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The Best Waterfalls in the Poconos Road Trip

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The Best Waterfalls in the Poconos Road Trip
Who’s up for an epic 209 mile round-trip road trip to see the best waterfalls in the Poconos?! If this sounds like something you’ve always wanted to do, I’ve...

The Best Waterfalls Near Pittsburgh Road Trip

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A collage of images featuring the best waterfalls near Pittsburgh Pennsylvania.
Who's up for an epic 178 mile round-trip road trip to see the best waterfalls near Pittsburgh?! If this sounds like something you've always wanted...

Exploring the Haunted Quaker Church in Fayette County

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Entering the historic and allegedly haunted Quaker Cemetery and church near Perryopolis, PA.
The "haunted Quaker Church" just outside of Perryopolis in Fayette County is much more famous for what allegedly happened there than what actually happened...

12 Must-See Attractions in Clearfield County

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Must-see attractions in Clearfield County Pennsylvania.
If you’re looking for the best things to see and do in Clearfield County, you’re in the right place! The county was created in 1804 and...

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...