Idlewild and SoakZone is an amusement park that has long been on my list of places to visit. After all, for the last three years and for several additional years prior …
Read moreIdlewild and SoakZone: Visiting the World’s Best Children’s Park
There might be no more well-known Pennsylvanian than Fred Rogers. Born in Latrobe, PA, in 1928, he became a television icon known throughout the world. His show, Mister Rogers’ neighborhood, …
Read moreUncovering Mister Rogers Neighborhood in Latrobe, Pennsylvania
Linn Run State Park is a small park located in Westmoreland County Pennsylvania. While its often overshadowed by other parks in the area, notably Ohiopyle State Park and Laurel Hill …
When you think of Frank Lloyd Wright buildings in Pennsylvania, it’s likely that the amazing Fallingwater comes to mind. However, that is just one of his many creations in Pennsylvania. …
Read moreTouring Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House at Polymath Park
This article is part one in a three-part guide to biking the Great Allegheny Passage. Check out our other articles in the series, Part Two: Connellsville to Confluence and Part Three: …
Read moreThe UncoveringPA Guide to Biking the Great Allegheny Passage: Pittsburgh to Connellsville
I’ve done a lot of amazing things during my travels around Pennsylvania, but few have been more exciting and rewarding as biking the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP). This trail follows the …
Read moreThe Ride of Your Life: My Top Tips for Biking the Great Allegheny Passage
Despite bordering counties like Somerset, Indiana, and Washington that have many covered bridges, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, is home to only one remaining covered bridge: Bells Mills Covered Bridge. Bells Mills …
Read moreVisiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania
Despite never being the focal point of a war, Pennsylvania is home to battlefields from a variety of different conflicts. Whether the battles were between the British and the French, …
Read moreVisiting Bushy Run Battlefield to Learn the Amazing History of Pontiac’s Rebellion
When it comes to zoos in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and the National Aviary get most of the attention. However, there are several other wildlife parks in …
Read moreGetting Close to the Animals at Living Treasures Wild Animal Park in the Laurel Highlands
When I was a kid growing up, I learned a lot about America’s wars. From the Revolutionary War through the Vietnam War, many of my history classes were dominated by …
Read moreVisiting Fort Ligonier to Learn About the French and Indian War
