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Exploring Shawnee State Park in Bedford County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - September 28, 2021 0

Shawnee State Park opened to the public in 1951, and has been a magnet for tourists ever since! At the heart of the park is...

Exploring Old Bedford Village in Bedford County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - September 27, 2021 0

Visiting Old Bedford Village in Bedford County Pennsylvania.

Old Bedford Village in Bedford County is a living history museum that gives you a glimpse into what life was like in western Pennsylvania...

Visiting Punxsutawney Phil | PA’s Most Famous Groundhog

PA Animal Attractions Rusty Glessner - September 23, 2021 0

A collage of four photos related to Punxsutawney Phil, taken in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. The top left photo shows a statue of Punxsutawney Phil in a tuxedo and top hat, standing outside a building with a sign that reads "Phil's Burrow." The top right photo features two Punxsutawney Phil-themed T-shirts on display; one shirt has an illustration of a groundhog on a motorcycle with the text "Punxsutawney PA Groundhog Day," and the other reads "Hey, Yinz Guys... There Ain't No 'S' in Groundhog Day!" The bottom left photo captures the stage at Gobbler's Knob, the site of the annual Groundhog Day ceremony, with a sign that says "Home of Punxsutawney Phil." The bottom right photo is a close-up of Punxsutawney Phil standing upright in his habitat, showcasing his alert and curious expression.

If you're looking for information about visiting Punxsutawney Phil, you're in the right place! Punxsutawney Phil is the most famous groundhog in Pennsylvania, and quite...

Exploring Brady’s Bend Overlook in Clarion County

PA Scenic Overlooks Rusty Glessner - September 22, 2021 0

Brady's Bend Overlook on a summer afternoon.

Brady's Bend Overlook in Clarion County is one of the finest roadside vistas in Pennsylvania! Once a popular hang glider launch (an activity that is...

Exploring the Gallitzin Tunnels in Cambria County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 21, 2021 0

The Gallitzin Tunnels in downtown Gallitzin, Pennsylvania.

The Gallitzin Tunnels are a trio of railroad tunnels through the Allegheny Mountains in Cambria County. Completed at different times between 1854 and 1904, these...

The 10 Best Roadside Attractions Near Wellsboro

PA Roadside Attractions Rusty Glessner - September 19, 2021 0

Wellsboro is one of the most popular tourist towns in the PA Grand Canyon, and thousands of adventurous visitors flock there every year to...

Exploring the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Huntingdon County

PA Museums Rusty Glessner - September 19, 2021 0

Scenes from the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Huntingdon County, PA.

If you're looking for information about the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Huntingdon County, you're in the right place! The Rockhill Trolley Museum is the oldest...

Riding the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County

PA Historic Places Rusty Glessner - September 16, 2021 0

A collage of four photos showcasing the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania. The first image captures a steam locomotive with billowing smoke at sunset. The second shows a conductor aboard the locomotive. The third depicts the train amidst a winter landscape with white smoke against the hills. The last image is of an open passenger car traveling through a lush green forest.

If you're looking for information about the East Broad Top Railroad in Huntingdon County, you're in the right place! The East Broad Top Railroad is...

Exploring the Abandoned South Penn Railroad Aqueduct in Fulton County

PA Abandoned Places Rusty Glessner - September 15, 2021 0

The abandoned South Penn Railroad stone arch culvert in Fulton County.

The abandoned South Penn Railroad Aqueduct in Fulton County is a perfectly-preserved remnant of a railroad that never was. Built by skilled Sicilian stone masons...