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 to that, it has been named the World’s Best Children’s Park in the prestigious Golden…
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, aired from 1968 through 2001 and impacted generations of young people. Those wanting to pay…
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 State Park, there are some fantastic short hikes in the park. One of the best…
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. One of these lesser-known creations is Frank Lloyd Wright’s Duncan House which is located in…
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: Confluence to Cumberland. And don’t miss my top tips for those biking the GAP. The…
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 route of the old Western Maryland Railroad and several other defunct railroad companies from Pittsburgh,…
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 Covered Bridge is located in the southwestern part of the county, within a few miles…
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, the Americans and the British, or the North against the South, there are many places…
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 Pennsylvania that deserve the attention of travelers as well. One of these is the Living…
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 discussions of past wars. Further enhancing my learning, my family would often visit Civil War…
