Philadelphia is known for its amazing historical and cultural attractions, but one of its best hidden gems is an outdoor site. The John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum is …
The northwestern corner of Pennsylvania is widely known as a mecca for bird watchers. Presque Isle State Park in Erie is the main draw, but just a few miles south …
Philadelphia is full of many amazing historical sites related to the foundations of the United States. However, tucked away on an overlooked corner, just a few blocks away from Independence …
While you probably think of America’s beautiful national parks when you think of the National Park Service, you might not be aware that the park service manages nearly 30 sites, …
Believe it or not, despite traveling in Pennsylvania for nearly three years, visiting every county in the state, and spending a good amount of time in Philadelphia, I hadn’t visited …
Tucked away in the southwestern corner of the Laurel Highlands is one of Pennsylvania’s most historic homes. Known as Friendship Hill National Historic Site, this was the home of Albert …
Every year, a million people visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, to learn about the events of July 1-3, 1863. When visiting the area around the battlefield, there are many museums that strive …
The litany of famous Americans who spent time in Philadelphia is well known. However, few know that one of America’s most famous authors spent a significant portion of his adult life …
I’m a huge fan of train travel, and I never miss an opportunity to check out railroad museums during my travels. So, when I was planning a trip to Scranton, …
Of all the Founding Fathers that strolled the 18th-century streets of Philadelphia, none is more synonymous with the city than Benjamin Franklin. Born in Boston, Franklin came to Philly at …