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Exploring the D&H Canal Park in Wayne County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 24, 2025 0

$Collage of four photos from the D\&H Canal Park in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, featuring the replica canal boat, the historic Daniels Farmhouse beside Lock 31, a scenic view of the Lackawaxen River, and the park entrance sign advertising the Canal Festival.$

The D&H Canal Park at Lock 31 in Wayne County is a place where history and nature meet in a beautiful setting. Spanning 16 acres,...

Visiting McClurg Covered Bridge in Washington County

PA Covered Bridges Rusty Glessner - September 24, 2025 0

Collage of four photos of the McClurg Covered Bridge in Washington County, Pennsylvania, showing side and front views of the red 1880 Kingpost truss bridge, the interior walkway, and a plaque detailing its 1987 relocation, 1988 restoration, and list of donors.

Tucked away in a community park in Washington County, the McClurg Covered Bridge is a hidden gem with an outsized claim to fame. At just...

Attending the Punkin Chunkin Fall Festival at Bald Eagle State Park

PA Fairs | Festivals | Special Events Rusty Glessner - September 23, 2025 0

Collage of four photos from the Punkin Chunkin Fall Festival at Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County, PA, showing pumpkins loaded into air cannons and launched over Sayers Lake, a trebuchet firing with smoke, and crowds gathered along a row of colorful food vendors.

Attending the Punkin Chunkin Fall Festival at Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County is the perfect way to celebrate autumn in Pennsylvania! Punkin Chunkin...

Riding the Armstrong Trail in Western PA

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - September 22, 2025 0

Collage of four photos along the Armstrong Trail in western Pennsylvania featuring a yellow bike by the Allegheny River, a cyclist riding through Brady Tunnel, a cyclist approaching the historic Redbank Coaling Tower, and a green Armstrong Trail sign at a trailhead.

This Armstrong Trail is a 52.5-mile rail trail follows the eastern bank of the Allegheny River and the northern bank of the Kiskiminetas River...

Exploring Vintage Secrets Antiques in Washington County

PA Antique and Flea Markets Rusty Glessner - September 20, 2025 0

Collage of four photos from Vintage Secrets Antiques in Canonsburg, Washington County, PA, featuring vendor booths filled with colorful vintage décor, glassware, collectibles, and home goods, along with an exterior view of the storefront and sign for the three-level multi-vendor antique mall.

Stepping into Vintage Secrets Antiques in Canonsburg, Washington County is like walking into a living museum of treasures from the past. With three levels and...

8 Must-See Attractions in Columbia County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - September 19, 2025 0

Collage of attractions in Columbia County, Pennsylvania, including the historic Jackson Mansion, the East and West Paden twin covered bridges, Bill’s Old Bike Barn motorcycle museum, and Knoebels Amusement Resort with its mascot Kozmo.

If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Columbia County, you’re in the right place! The county was established in 1813 and is named...

Exploring SB Elliott State Park in Clearfield County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - September 16, 2025 0

Collage of four images from SB Elliott State Park in Clearfield County, Pennsylvania, showcasing a large rustic log lodge built by the Civilian Conservation Corps, a peaceful fishing pond surrounded by forest, a wooden footbridge along a fern-filled trail, and the official park entrance sign set against colorful autumn foliage.

SB Elliott State Park in Clearfield County is a quiet retreat in the heart of the Pennsylvania Wilds. Surrounded by the vast Moshannon State Forest,...

10 Must-See Attractions in Luzerne County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - September 11, 2025 0

Collage of Luzerne County attractions including a waterfall at Ricketts Glen State Park, a lakeside trail at Nescopeck State Park, exhibits at the Anthracite Heritage Museum, and the Seven Tubs Recreation Area entrance sign surrounded by fall foliage.

If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Luzerne County, you’re in the right place! The county was established in 1786 and is named...

Exploring the Antique Center of Strabane in Washington County

PA Antique and Flea Markets Rusty Glessner - September 8, 2025 0

Collage of four photos from the Antique Center of Strabane in Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, showing aisles of vendor booths filled with antiques, vintage advertising signs and posters, displays of early American furniture and decorative arts, and the exterior of the building with its “Antiques” signage and entrance.

The Antique Center of Strabane in Canonsburg, Washington County, is a treasure trove for anyone who appreciates antiques and decorative arts. This award-winning shop brings...

Exploring the Wayne County Historical Society Museum

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - September 4, 2025 0

Collage of four scenes from the Wayne County Historical Society Museum in Honesdale, Pennsylvania, featuring a scale model of the Stourbridge Lion locomotive, a display of ornate cut glassware made in the county, a Delaware & Hudson Canal Company gravity railroad passenger car, and the exterior of the historic 1860 museum building.

Visiting the Wayne County Historical Society Museum in Honesdale is like stepping into a living timeline of the county’s people, industries, and innovations. Housed in...