Exploring the Abandoned Westinghouse Atom Smasher Near Pittsburgh
The abandoned Westinghouse Atom Smasher is an iconic relic from the dawn of the atomic age in the United States.
For almost 80 years, the Westinghouse Atom Smasher was a landmark in Forest Hills, a...
Exploring Hidden Ruins at Raystown Lake
Hidden around and beneath the surface of Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County are abandoned ruins of roads, bridges, and structures of historical significance, just waiting to be rediscovered!
When Raystown Lake (the largest lake entirely...
Visiting the Haunted Cresson Sanatorium in Cambria County
The Haunted Cresson Sanatorium in Cambria County is without a doubt one of the coolest places I had a chance to explore in 2021!
I was among the first groups of people to able to...
Exploring Turn Hole Tunnel at Lehigh Gorge State Park
Turn Hole Tunnel is an abandoned railroad tunnel located near the Glen Onoko access to Lehigh Gorge State Park.
Now used exclusively by hikers and explorers, Turn Hole Tunnel and the scenic Moyer's Rock Overlook...
Exploring the Abandoned Ski Resort at Denton Hill State Park
The abandoned ski resort at Denton Hill State Park in Potter County is a case study in dystopian beauty.
The ski slopes and facilities at Denton Hill State Park were built between 1958 and 1969,...
Exploring the Abandoned Hunting Lodge at Linn Run State Park
The abandoned hunting lodge at Linn Run State Park is a remarkable set of ruins from the early days of "retreat camping" in western Pennsylvania.
History of the McGinnis Rod and Gun Club
In the early...
Exploring the Abandoned South Penn Railroad Aqueduct in Fulton County
The abandoned South Penn Railroad Aqueduct in Fulton County is a perfectly-preserved remnant of a railroad that never was.
Built by skilled Sicilian stone masons without any mortar, this aqueduct looks as good now as...
Exploring the Abandoned Sideling Hill POW Camp in Fulton County
The abandoned Sideling Hill POW Camp in Fulton County was used to house German prisoners of war after the Nazis surrendered in May, 1945.
The forests of Pennsylvania were no strangers to POW camps during...
Discovering the Fountain of Youth Near Pittsburgh
The Fountain of Youth really does exist, and you can find it in a public park just north of Pittsburgh!
Built in the 1930's, this historic spring house has been abandoned as a source of...
Exploring an Abandoned POW Camp in Cumberland County
Did you know that during World War Two, German and Japanese prisoners of war were housed and interrogated at a secret POW camp in what is now the Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County?!
The...
