Hiking Through Locust Lake State Park in Schuylkill County
I always love exploring Pennsylvania State Parks that I’ve never visited before, so on a recent trip along I-81 in Schuylkill County, I decided to take a quick detour to …
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Exploring Muhammad Ali’s Training Camp at Fighter’s Heaven in Schuylkill County
There isn’t much that surprises me about Pennsylvania anymore. However, when I discovered that Muhammad Ali had a training camp in Schuylkill County, I definitely was taken aback. Known as …
Visiting the Amazing Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectables Museum in Pottsville
Pottsville, Pennsylvania is best known as the home of Yuengling Beer. However, a short distance away is another fantastic destination: Jerry’s Classic Cars and Collectables Museum. Jerry’s Classic Cars and …
Visiting the Big Mine Run Geyser in Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Did you know that Pennsylvania is home to a geyser? While it might not be natural, the Big Mine Run Geyser in Schuylkill County is still quite interesting to see, …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Waterfall at Sweet Arrow Lake Park in Schuylkill County
There are many great local parks in Pennsylvania, but few are as beautiful as Sweet Arrow Lake County Park in Pine Grove. Located in Schuylkill County about 45 minutes north …
Hidden History: Inside the Abandoned J.W. Cooper School in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania’s coal country features some of the state’s most beautiful architecture and some amazingly intriguing downtowns. Unfortunately, with the decline of the coal industry, much of the region is in …
Exploring the History of PA’s Coal Fields at the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train in Ashland
Located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region, Ashland is one of many communities that once relied on the coal industry. From 1911-1931, the Pioneer Tunnel operated on the …
Visiting the Hidden Gems of Swatara State Park
Until recently, I’d never heard of Swatara State Park. Despite it being less than an hour from my home in Harrisburg and right off of Interstate 81, a highway I …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
When I’m traveling to the different corners of Pennsylvania, I always enjoy searching out the many covered bridges found throughout the state. These beautiful artifacts are almost always stunning and …
Beautiful Photos of the Majestic Swatara Falls in Schuylkill County
One thing that really surprised me when I started looking for waterfalls to visit in Pennsylvania was the lack of waterfalls in South Central Pennsylvania. Given all the mountains we …