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Experience Pittsburgh: The Gateway to an Enriching Holiday Season
12/13/2021 - 6:19pmDiscover ways to enhance your mind rather than merely indulge your appetites this holiday season by mining the rich and varied history of Pittsburgh, the legendary “Gateway to the West.” Located at the convergence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers and critical in the production of steel and coal in the last century and a half, it mi...
Read MoreWalk in a Winter Wonderland in the Wilderness of Parker Dam State Park
12/13/2021 - 6:10pmFind your own Walden pond this winter, or simply more of your rugged side, in the beautiful wilderness of Parker Dam State Park. Whether walking, hiking, or skiing, this vast, nearly one-thousand-acre park can provide thrilling glimps...
Read MorePittsburgh: A Dream Destination for the Devoted Sports Buff
09/08/2021 - 6:53pmThere are few cities that have produced as prolifically dominant sports teams—and as excessively devoted fans—as Pittsburgh. Home to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, in this city there is a team (and associated Hall of Fame) for nearly every sports fanatic.
For those who love baseball, Pittsburgh i...
Read MoreRide Your Bike - Not a Horse-Drawn Buggy - Through Lancaster
06/07/2021 - 9:06amWith the largest Amish community in the country, Lancaster County may be known more for its quaint and old-fashioned appeals—but it would be a mistake to underestimate the natural attractions the county has to offer, ones which can be appreciated on a more modern form of conveyance than a horse-drawn buggy. This summer, there’s something for lei...
Read MoreAmerica Begins in Philadelphia
06/07/2021 - 9:03amThere’s nothing like an up-close look at the past to reinvigorate the present. As we approach Independence Day, an exploration of the iconic places in Philadelphia where the seeds of independence began to take root is a fitting way to anticipate the holiday.
At Carpenter’s Hall,...
Read MoreErie: A Fresh Take on a Summer Standby
06/07/2021 - 8:54amTrips to the ocean may seem like standard summer fare, but when it comes to Great Lakes vacations, “fresh” is an appropriate descriptor of much more than the water. These inland beaches are a refreshing alternative to beaches on the coasts of North America, offering the attractions of seaside destinations without the dangers and crowds. For thos...
Read MoreShop Rice’s Market in Bucks County
04/24/2021 - 12:43pmFor the past 150 years, a thirty acre plot has become the oldest and largest market in Bucks County, hosting more than 400 vendors and 8,000 shoppers per day. From trinkets and treasures to produce and clothing, Rice’s Market is a thrift shopper’s, bargain hunter’s, antique collector’s, and food lover’s paradise all rolled into one. Shop hundred...
Read MoreVisit the Kinzua Sky Bridge
04/24/2021 - 12:39pmWhat was once an incredible feat of engineering that built the longest and tallest railroad bridge in the world is now one of Pennsylvania’s most unique and scenic recreational spots. With panoramic views of the Kinzua Valley, the Kinzua Sky Bridge offers visitors a viewpoint of its surrounding landscape that can’t be found anywhere el...
Read MoreBike The Allegrippis Trail System
04/24/2021 - 12:36pmLocated along the scenic shores of the Raystown Lake recreational area, the Allegrippis Trail System is one of the Eastern United States’ premier single track mountain biking trail systems. The 24 trails in the system were designed and built by the International Mountain Bicycling Association for year-round recreational use including h...
Read MoreVisit Small Town America in Coudersport and Wellsboro
03/07/2021 - 12:24pmCalled a gem of Pennsylvania’s wilderness, Coudersport offers vistas of natural and man-made beauty worthy of any history lover or outdoor adventurer. The town depicts a vivid cross-section of the economics and politics of the Victorian era, gaining much of its historical significance from its role in the lumber industry and the abolitionist mov...
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