In the mid-1700s, old Native American trails that were turned into rough roads during the military expeditions of the French and Indian War were the catalyst for westward expansion. Unsurprisingly, …
Read moreVisiting Historic Hanna’s Town in Westmoreland County, PA
Note: This post is brought to you by Westmoreland Heritage, but all opinions expressed are my own. During my six years of traveling Pennsylvania, I’ve been continually amazed at how …
I’m always on the look for hidden waterfalls in PA, so when I found out there was a beautiful waterfall hidden in a local park near Pittsburgh, I knew I …
Read morePennsylvania Waterfalls: Braddock’s Falls in Pittsburgh’s Braddock’s Trail Park
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 or Kentuck Knob come to mind. However, those are just two of his many creations …
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 …
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