Exploring the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Pittsburgh
Touring the Carrie Blast Furnaces in Pittsburgh is a fantastic way to learn about the industrial heritage of southwestern Pennsylvania!
The Carrie Blast Furnaces were...
Exploring Fort Roberdeau in Blair County
Fort Roberdeau in Blair County was built in 1778 by American colonists during the Revolutionary War, and was occupied until 1780.
The fort was originally...
Exploring the Hooded Grave Cemetery in Columbia County
The Hooded Grave Cemetery in Columbia County is home to what may be the only two hooded graves that exist in the United States.
Sarah...
Exploring the Sunken Gardens at Mount Assisi in Cambria County
The Sunken Gardens at Mount Assisi are part of the beautifully manicured grounds of the Saint Francis Friary in Cambria County.
Open to the public...
Exploring Boalsburg | The Birthplace of Memorial Day
The village of Boalsburg in Centre County is recognized as the birthplace of Memorial Day in the United States.
And while this national holiday shines...
Exploring the Columbus Chapel and Boal Mansion in Centre County
The Columbus Chapel in Centre County contains the largest and most important collection of Christopher Columbus artifacts and memorabilia on the North American continent!
Located...
7 Man-Made Wonders of the PA Laurel Highlands
If you're looking for the 7 man-made wonders of the PA Laurel Highlands, you're in the right place!
While the PA Laurel Highlands region is...
The 5 Best Railroad Overlooks Near Altoona
Nowhere in Pennsylvania will you find a greater concentration of railroad overlooks than the Altoona region!
And while there are historic spots for railfans to...
Visiting the Jumonville Cross in Fayette County
The Jumonville Cross in Fayette County is the second-tallest cross in Pennsylvania!
For more than 70 years it was THE tallest cross in PA, before...
Exploring Centre Furnace Mansion in State College
Centre Furnace Mansion in State College served as the home for a series of "iron masters" in the late 1700s through the mid 1800s.
It...
