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Exploring Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County

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Taking in the scenery at Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County.
Parker Dam State Park is a 968-acre expanse in Clearfield County featuring a tranquil lake, a beach area, scenic vistas, and miles of hiking...

Exploring the Arboretum at Penn State

Water lilies on the reflecting pool at the Penn State Arboretum.
The Arboretum at Penn State is a peaceful oasis amidst the hustle and bustle of Penn State's main campus in State College. The Arboretum is...

Exploring Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center Near State College

Exploring the Shaver's Creek Environmental Center near State College, PA.
Shaver's Creek Environmental Center is a Penn State owned and operated nature preserve, aviary, and wildlife learning center, located just 12 miles outside of...

Exploring Mister Ed’s Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium

An elephant-themed water garden in front of Mister Ed's Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium.
Mister Ed's Elephant Museum and Candy Emporium just may be the best elephant-themed roadside attraction in Pennsylvania! Located just outside of Gettysburg, Mister Ed's features...

Exploring the Scenic Overlook Tower at Laurel Hill State Park

How to find the scenic overlook tower at Laurel Hill State Park in Somerset County, Pennsylvania.
The scenic overlook tower at Laurel Hill State Park offers visitors stunning 360-degree views of the Pennsylvania Laurel Highlands! This overlook and a 184 acre...

Exploring an Abandoned POW Camp in Cumberland County

A collage of four photos from the former Camp Michaux POW Camp in Cumberland County, Pennsylvania. The top left image shows the entrance to a concrete underground bunker, surrounded by forest and overgrown vegetation. The top right image highlights the remains of a roofed, overgrown structure with trees growing through it in a wooded area. The bottom left image features a stone fountain with a central column, enclosed by a circular stone wall, situated amidst dense trees. The bottom right image displays a historical marker titled "Pine Grove Furnace POW Interrogation Camp," detailing the site's use during World War II for interrogating Axis prisoners, its later conversion to a Civilian Conservation Corps camp, and its subsequent role as a church camp.
Did you know that during World War Two, German and Japanese prisoners of war were housed and interrogated at a secret POW camp in...

The Presidential Train Car Bed and Breakfast at Doolittle Station

The Presidential Train Car bed and breakfast in DuBois, Pennsylvania.
The Presidential Train Car Bed and Breakfast in just one of the many attractions at Doolittle Station in DuBois. This train-themed roadside attraction, just minutes...

Doolittle Station: Western PA’s Most Eclectic Roadside Attraction

The 10-best things to see and do at Doolittle Station in DuBois Pennsylvania.
Doolittle Station in DuBois is an eclectic mix of restaurants, museums, a brewery, and a bed and breakfast, all housed in historic train cars! And...

Road Tripping to the Best Abandoned Places in PA

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The Best Abandoned Places in PA Road Trip Map.
Does the thought of taking an epic road trip to see the best abandoned places in PA intrigue you? If so, you're in the right...

Exploring the Sherman Memorial Lighthouse in Forest County

Exploring the Tionesta Lighthouse in Forest County Pennsylvania.
The Sherman Memorial Lighthouse, sometimes referred to as the Tionesta Lighthouse (as it is located in Tionesta, the county seat of Forest County), is...