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Exploring the Penn State All-Sports Museum at Beaver Stadium

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - April 19, 2022 0

The Penn State All-SPorts Museum is located on the ground floor of Beaver Stadium.

The Penn State All-Sports Museum at Beaver Stadium honors the history, heritage, and accomplishments of Penn State athletes and Penn State Intercollegiate Athletics. The museum features...

Exploring the Erie Zoo and Botanical Gardens

PA Animal Attractions Rusty Glessner - April 18, 2022 0

Exploring the Erie Zoo in Erie Pennsylvania.

The Erie zoo is home to more than 400 animals, while the botanical gardens and greenhouse feature over 600 species of plants from around the world.

Exploring the State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - April 17, 2022 0

A collage of 4 images from the State Museum of Pennsylvania, including a mastodon, a diorama or prehistoric inhabitants, a PIper Cub airplane, and an exterior image of the museum.

The State Museum of Pennsylvania in Harrisburg preserves the natural and man-made history of the Keystone State, from prehistoric times to the present day. Created...

Exploring Warburton Hollow Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - April 14, 2022 0

Exploring Warburton Hollow Falls in Sullivan County Pennsylvania.

Warburton Hollow Falls is a series of waterfalls along a beautiful mountain stream in the Loyalsock State Forest, 3 miles north of Hillsgrove in...

Exploring the Tom Ridge Environmental Center at Presque Isle State Park

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - April 11, 2022 0

The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) serves as both a park office and educational center, dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres...

Exploring Triple Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - April 10, 2022 0

How to find Triple Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest in Sullivan County Pennsylvania.

Triple Falls is a magnificent 25 foot-tall, three-tiered waterfall in the Sullivan County portion of the Loyalsock State Forest. Located 0.4 miles upstream from the equally-stunning...

Exploring Emerald Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest

PA Waterfalls Rusty Glessner - April 9, 2022 0

How to find Emerald Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.

Emerald Falls is a picturesque 15 foot-tall waterfall in the Sullivan County portion of the Loyalsock State Forest. Named for the abundant amount of emerald...

17 Must-See Attractions in Cambria County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - April 7, 2022 0

A collage of four photos highlighting points of interest in Cambria County, Pennsylvania. Top left: An expansive aerial view of a densely built town with multiple buildings, surrounded by green hills. Top right: A stately mansion with a cascading fountain in front, set against manicured lawns and a backdrop of trees. Bottom left: A sweeping landscape view of a river curving through a colorful, forested valley during fall. Bottom right: A historic stone railroad tunnel with a bicycle parked at its entrance and an interpretive sign in the foreground.

Cambria County was created on March 26, 1804, from parts of Bedford, Huntingdon, and Somerset Counties. It was named after the nation of Wales, (which...

Exploring the Staple Bend Tunnel in Cambria County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 6, 2022 0

The Staple Bend Tunnel in Cambria County has the distinction of being the first railroad tunnel built in the United States! Constructed as part of...

Exploring the Allegheny Portage Railroad Near Altoona

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - April 4, 2022 0

The Allegheny Portage Railroad near Altoona is one of the most historic railroading sites in Pennsylvania! This 36 mile-long track was the first railroad built...