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Exploring the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - January 6, 2024 0

A collage of four diverse exhibits at the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History, Pittsburgh, PA. Top left: Visitors admire a vibrant, intricate wall mural. Top right: A display of dinosaur skeletons in a lifelike habitat. Bottom left: A dark room filled with illuminated cases of minerals and gems. Bottom right: A large, detailed religious painting set against a bold red wall.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Carnegie Museums of Art and Natural History in Pittsburgh, you're in the right place! Housed in one...

Exploring the Everhart Museum in Scranton

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - January 4, 2024 0

A collage showcasing various exhibits at the Everhart Museum in Scranton, Pennsylvania. The top-left image features a reconstructed dinosaur skeleton in a dynamic pose. The top-right displays a collection of bronze busts. The bottom-left picture presents an array of bird taxidermy, and the bottom-right shows an art gallery with paintings hung on white walls, with a bench for contemplation. Each image captures the museum's diverse offerings, from natural history to fine arts, providing an engaging experience for visitors of all interests.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Everhart Museum in Scranton, you're in the right place! The Everhart Museum is a natural history, science,...

Exploring Yellow Creek State Park in Indiana County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - January 3, 2024 0

This collage contains four images from Yellow Creek State Park in Indiana County, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows a wooden dock with a bench overlooking the reflective waters of a lake surrounded by autumn-colored trees. The top right photo depicts an open grassy area with red autumn trees and a view of the lake in the distance. The bottom left image features the park's brown entrance sign with white lettering, set against a backdrop of greenery and fall foliage. The bottom right photo shows a sandy beach area with a picnic table, the lake, and forested hills in the background under a cloudy sky.

If you're looking for information about visiting Yellow Creek State Park in Indiana County, you're in the right place! Nestled in the picturesque hills of...

Exploring the Museum of Anthracite Mining in Ashland

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - January 2, 2024 0

A collage of four photos showcasing different exhibits at the Museum of Anthracite Mining in Ashland, PA. Top left: The entrance to the museum with a sign reading 'COAL: THE ROCK THAT BURNS' above a hallway leading to various exhibits. Top right: A photo gallery of black and white images of coal miners. Bottom left: A replica mine tunnel constructed with heavy timber, providing a walkthrough experience. Bottom right: A glass display featuring a detailed model of a maroon and yellow dragline excavator set in a simulated mining environment. Each image captures the educational and immersive atmosphere of the museum.

If you're looking for information about visiting the Museum of Anthracite Mining in Ashland, you're in the right place! Located in Schuylkill County, in the...

Exploring the National Aviary in Pittsburgh

PA Animal Attractions Rusty Glessner - December 31, 2023 0

A photo collage featuring four different birds from the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, PA. Top left: A Victoria crowned pigeon with elaborate feather crest. Top right: Two affectionate Hyacinth Macaws perched on a branch. Bottom left: A Toco Toucan with a large, colorful bill. Bottom right: A Steller's Sea Eagle with sharp yellow beak and intense gaze. The diverse avian life represents the variety of species housed at the aviary.

If you're looking for information about visiting the National Aviary in Pittsburgh, you're in the right place! Nestled in the historic North Side of Pittsburgh,...

Hiking the Bear Meadows Loop in Centre County

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - December 29, 2023 0

A collage of four scenic photos from the Bear Meadows Loop Hike in Centre County, Pennsylvania. Top left: A wooden sign marks the Bear Meadows Natural Area within Rothrock State Forest. Top right: A narrow trail flanked by evergreens and rhododendron bushes. Bottom left: A lush green tunnel-like pathway created by overhanging rhododendron branches. Bottom right: A panoramic view of a wetland with golden-brown reeds and a clear reflection of the sky and surrounding trees.

If you're looking for information about hiking the Bear Meadows Loop in Centre County, you're in the right place! The Bear Meadows Loop is a...

Exploring Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Cumberland County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - December 27, 2023 0

A collage showcasing the beauty of Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Cumberland County, PA, featuring: (top left) a wooden bench overlooking a reflective lake with autumn-colored trees, (top right) a rugged overlook with rocks and a lone pine tree against a landscape of rolling hills and a blue sky with fluffy clouds, (bottom left) an Appalachian Trail Museum sign in front of a historic stone building surrounded by lush greenery, and (bottom right) a serene lake scene with a mirror-like reflection of fall foliage on the water's surface.

If you're looking for information about Pine Grove Furnace State Park in Cumberland County, you're in the right place! Nestled in the embrace of South...

The Gettysburg Museum of History | Unusual Artifacts & Antiquities

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - December 23, 2023 0

A photo collage from the Gettysburg Museum of History in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Top left shows the museum's street sign featuring an eagle and proclaiming 'FREE MUSEUM'. Top right depicts an exhibit with Civil War artifacts, including portraits and a chair. Bottom left is an interior view with various memorabilia and a large presidential seal. Bottom right presents military uniforms and World War memorabilia. Each image displays a part of the rich historical collection of the museum.

If you're looking for information about the Gettysburg Museum of History, you're in the right place! This remarkable museum, nestled in the heart of a...

Exploring Randyland in Pittsburgh

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - December 21, 2023 0

Collage of four images showcasing the eclectic and vibrant atmosphere of Randyland in Pittsburgh, featuring the artist Randy, colorful murals, whimsical art installations, and a multitude of playful objects.

Pittsburgh's North Side is home to a vibrant roadside attraction that explodes with color and creativity: Randyland! It's not a park, not a museum, but...

Exploring Colonel Denning State Park in Cumberland County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - December 20, 2023 0

A collage of four photos showcasing Colonel Denning State Park in Cumberland County, PA. Top left: A vibrant autumn scene by a lake with golden leaves framing the tranquil water. Top right: A hiker stands on a rocky overlook, gazing out over a lush, green valley under a clear blue sky. Bottom left: A gravel nature trail marked by a sign winds through a forest with sunlight filtering through the green foliage. Bottom right: A wooden viewing platform at the edge of a serene lake surrounded by dense trees with the sun casting a warm glow over the scene.

If you're looking for information about visiting Colonel Denning State Park in Cumberland County, you're in the right place! Colonel Denning State Park is a...