Visiting the Rocky Statue and Steps in Philadelphia
The Rocky Statue and Steps at the Philadelphia Museum of Art are iconic cultural symbols of the City of Brotherly Love, and two of...
Exploring the Historic Hershey Gardens Near Hersheypark
Hershey Gardens opened in 1937, with Milton Hershey’s simple request to “create a nice garden of roses.”
That "small" rose garden has blossomed into 23...
Remembering the Pine Creek Declaration of Independence
The Pine Creek Declaration of Independence, as it has come to be known, was signed on July 4, 1776 beneath an elm tree on...
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 constructed by American patriots in 1778 and occupied until 1780 during the Revolutionary War—and this guide shares my...
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...
