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Pennsylvania Waterfalls: Rosecrans Falls and McElhattan Falls in Clinton County

I’ve been to a lot of waterfalls in Pennsylvania and around the world, but I don’t think I’ve ever visited a set of waterfalls quite like Rosecrans Falls and McElhattan Falls in Clinton County. Located...

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Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Falls of Salt Springs State Park

Throughout Pennsylvania, there are many hidden creeks that entice waterfall lovers. Hiking along these streams, hidden waterfalls come into view. However, to reach these hidden waterfalls, you have to...

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Visiting the Covered Bridges of Northumberland County, Pennsylvania

Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, is home to four beautiful covered bridges, including the oldest remaining bridge in the state. Two of the bridges are located south of the Susquehanna River and two...

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5 Great Reasons to Visit Scranton's Nay Aug Park

Located just a few miles outside the heart of downtown Scranton is one of the most beautiful city parks in all of Pennsylvania: Nay Aug Park. As the city’s largest park, there are obviously many things...

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Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Tanners Falls in Wayne County

Wayne County, Pennsylvania, is home to many great waterfalls, but unfortunately, many of them are on private property. However, just a few miles north of Honesdale in State Game Lands 159 is one of...

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10 Insanely Beautiful Destinations for Fall Foliage in Pennsylvania

I don’t know about you, but fall is my favorite month in Pennsylvania. The weather is crisp, waterfalls are flowing, and the changing leaves are some of the most colorful you’ll find anywhere in the...

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Fall Family Fun at Fields of Adventure in Adams County (Brought to you by...

This post about my experiences at Fields of Adventure in Gettysburg is brought to you by Destination Gettysburg. Northern Adams County, with its many apple orchards and forested hillsides, is a...

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Taking the Scenic Valley Tour Through Gettysburg's Autumn Wonderland (Brought...

This article is brought to you by Destination Gettysburg. This won’t come as a surprise to Gettysburg insiders, but as beautiful as the battlefield is, the true beauty of Adams County lies in the...

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Pennsylvania Waterfalls: Hiking to the Hidden Falls of Miners Run

Hidden deep within the confines of Loyalsock State Forest is an area full of hidden waterfalls, beautiful streams, and tranquil forests. This area, known as the McIntyre Wild Area, sits just outside of...

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Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Raymondskill Falls in the Delaware...

I’ve been to over a hundred different Pennsylvania waterfalls in my travels, but until recently, I’d never visited the tallest waterfall in Pennsylvania. Located in the Delaware Water Gap National...

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Learning Mining History at the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour in Scranton

During my travels around Pennsylvania and the world, I’ve been down in my fair share of caverns. However, until recently, I had never been into a mine. Given Pennsylvania’s rich mining history, I...

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Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to East Branch Falls in the Loyalsock...

Hidden throughout the Loyalsock State Forest in north-central Pennsylvania are many little-known creeks. Thanks to the typography of the land, many of these creeks harbor waterfalls that are known to...

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Visiting the Very Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery in Philadelphia

There are several famous cemeteries in Philadelphia (Christ Church Cemetery and Mount Moriah to name two). However, the most well-known graveyard in the city might be Laurel Hill Cemetery. Founded in...

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Touring Penn's Cave: Pennsylvania's Only All-Water Cavern

If you’ve driven anywhere around the State College area, you’ve no doubt seen the small billboards for Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park. Located in Centre Hall, Pennsylvania, Penn’s Cave is one of nine...

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Visiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania

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...

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Kayaking the Beautiful Waters of Presque Isle State Park in Erie

There are few more beautiful summer destinations in Pennsylvania than Presque Isle State Park in Erie. This 3,000 acre sand spit features 13 beaches and receives over four million visitors every year,...

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Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Osterhout Falls near Tunkhannock

While I always enjoy a great hike, sometimes I want to see something beautiful, but don’t have the time for a long hike. That’s one of the reasons why I find roadside waterfalls to be so great. I’ve...

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10 Epic Locations for Photos of Downtown Pittsburgh

I’ve traveled to more than thirty countries during my life and have visited some of the world’s largest and most photographed cities. However, I honestly don’t think I’ve come across a city that has...

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Hiking at Fort Hunter Conservancy for Great Views of Downtown Harrisburg

I’m always looking for great hikes near my home in Harrisburg. Browsing through my well-used copy of “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Harrisburg,” [Affiliate Link] I came across a hike through Fort Hunter...

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Strolling Through the Beautiful Landscapes of Longwood Gardens

Less than an hour outside of downtown Philadelphia, in the suburb of Kennett Square, is one of America’s most impressive outdoor spaces: Longwood Gardens. Open to the public almost continually since...

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