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Exploring the Isett Heritage Museum in Huntingdon County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - March 3, 2022 0

Important Update: as of April 2025, the Isett Heritage Museum and its surrounding property is being donated to Juniata College. During the transition in...

Exploring the Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - February 28, 2022 0

The Heinz History Center in Pittsburgh is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania! The museum includes six floors of permanent and changing exhibitions that tell...

The Best Trails, Vistas, and Waterfalls in the PA Grand Canyon

PA Hiking/Biking Trails Rusty Glessner - February 25, 2022 0

Fall foliage views to the south from Colton Point State Park in the PA Grand Canyon.

The PA Grand Canyon is one of Pennsylvania's most magnificent natural attractions! This 47 mile-long gorge runs north-south through parts of Tioga and Lycoming counties. Carving...

24 of the Best Short Waterfall Hikes in PA

Waterfalls by Category Rusty Glessner - February 21, 2022 0

The author at Cole Run Falls in the Laurel Highlands.

If you're looking for the best short waterfall hikes in Pennsylvania, look no further! Here are 24 of my favorite short waterfall hikes in PA,...

Exploring the Abandoned Westinghouse Atom Smasher Near Pittsburgh

PA Abandoned Places Rusty Glessner - February 18, 2022 0

Rubble is all that remains of the base of the Westinghouse Atom Smasher in Forest Hills, PA.

The abandoned Westinghouse Atom Smasher is an iconic relic from the dawn of the atomic age in the United States. For almost 80 years, the...

Exploring Band Rock Vista in Lycoming County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - February 15, 2022 0

Hiking to Band Rock Vista in Lycoming County.

Band Rock Vista in Lycoming County offers a stunning 180-degree view of the Lycoming Creek Valley and the town of Ralston more than 900...

25 Must-See Attractions in Somerset County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - February 13, 2022 0

A collage of four images showcasing attractions in Somerset County, Pennsylvania. The top left image features a fisherman by a creek in front of a picturesque red covered bridge surrounded by autumn foliage. The top right photo shows a person standing on a rocky outcrop overlooking a vast landscape of colorful fall trees under a clear sky. The bottom left picture captures a well-lit tunnel with multiple lights creating a starburst effect. The bottom right image is a tranquil scene of a park with a bicyclist on a path next to a lake reflecting the vibrant autumn trees and blue sky.

If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, you’re in the right place! The county was founded in...

12 Must-See Attractions in Carbon County

PA Counties Rusty Glessner - February 12, 2022 0

A collage of four images depicting landmarks in Carbon County, Pennsylvania. Top left: A yellow and green striped train engine on railway tracks with a forested hill in the background. Top right: A multi-tiered waterfall cascading over a rock face surrounded by greenery. Bottom left: An aerial view of a serpentine river cutting through a densely forested valley in the fall. Bottom right: A stately Victorian mansion with elaborate architectural details, nestled among mature autumn trees.

If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Carbon County, you’re in the right place! Carbon County, formed in 1843, was named...

Exploring Tytoona Cave in Blair County

PA Natural Attractions Rusty Glessner - February 10, 2022 0

Collage of four photos featuring the mossy entrance to Tytoona Cave, the Tytoona Natural Area Cave Preserve entrance sign, a person exploring the rocky cave interior, and a shallow stream flowing through a passage inside the cave in Blair County, Pennsylvania.

If you're looking for information about visiting Tytoona Cave in Blair County, you're in the right place! Tytoona Cave is a privately-owned cave open for...