Pennsylvania
Railroad Heritage at Altoona: Once the Hub of the Mighty Pennsylvania Railroad (1)
4/08/21 •
I love trains. And believe me, there’s no better place to enjoy railroad history than Altoona, a city in south-central Pennsylvania with a rich railroad heritage. My husband and I…
Enjoy the Fall Colors in the Appalachian Mountains, Pennsylvania (1)
10/14/24 •
Here in the Northeast, we’re accustomed to magnificent color shows every autumn. But a day trip through the Appalachian Mountains on the northern edge of Pennsylvania outdid even my wildest…
Model Railroaders will Love the Thomas T. Taber Museum, Pennsylvania
6/18/23 •
Anyone who fondly remembers a Lionel train running under the family Christmas tree will love the Shempp train exhibit at the Thomas T. Taber Museum in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Many model…
Northwestern Pennsylvania's Elk Herd
10/09/21 •
Did you know there’s an elk herd in northwest Pennsylvania? It’s true — from 1913 to 1926, state officials brought in 177 elk from Yellowstone National Park to replace native…
Old Lackawanna Coal Mine, Pennsylvania: Head 300 Feet Underground
7/01/21 •
Traveling 300 feet underground into a labyrinth of tunnels and shafts at the old Lackawanna Coal Mine in Scranton, Pennsylvania felt a bit like heading backward down a steep, dark…
Wellsboro, Pennsylvania: Have a Dickens of a Christmas (7)
5/30/21 •
…to do. And no, I don’t work at the Chamber of Commerce — I just love this town! If You Visit… Wellsboro is in north-central Pennsylvania at the junction of…
Old Sled Works Antique and Craft Market, Pennsylvania (10)
1/11/23 •
Remember that old wooden sled you loved as a child? Well, if it was a Lightning Guider, it was built in Duncannon, the small Pennsylvania town where I grew up….
Middle Ridge United Methodist Church, Pennsylvania: Tiny Yet Picturesque (5)
5/15/20 •
If you’re driving on scenic U.S. Highway 6 through north-central Pennsylvania, I recommend a short side trip from Wellsboro to see the tiny and picturesque Middle Ridge United Methodist Church….
Old Waterworks in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania: One of America's First Municipal Pumping Systems
11/01/20 •
We take municipal water for granted, but it was an amazing innovation when the Old Waterworks in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania started providing water in 1754. One of America’s first municipal pumping…
All-Out Celebration at the Mushroom Festival, Pennsylvania
2/22/21 •
Where I live, the places where wild morel mushrooms grow remain closely guarded secrets. But at the annual Mushroom Festival in Kennett Square, located in far southeastern Pennsylvania, no one…
Mascot Roller Mills and Homestead, Pennsylvania: Incredibly Well-Preserved
8/15/24 •
In the heart of Pennsylvania’s Amish countryside, I visited an incredibly well-preserved historic site — the Mascot Roller Mills and Homestead, outside Lancaster. Three generations of the Ressler family ran…
Bumper Bob's Seafood House, Pennsylvania: Possibly the Best
5/20/22 •
While camping with friends outside Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, we relished some of the best seafood I’ve ever eaten, at Bumper Bob’s Seafood House in Etters. The cream of crab soup was…
Mr. Ed's Elephant Museum, Pennsylvania: 6,000 Elephant Curios on Parade
4/28/22 •
As we drove through southeastern Pennsylvania on our way to Gettysburg National Military Park, a 10-foot-tall white elephant and a sign that read “Mr. Ed’s Elephant Museum” attracted our attention….
Johnstown Flood Museum, Pennsylvania: Memories of a Man-Made Disaster
4/11/20 •
The Johnstown Flood Museum brings to life one of the worst man-made disasters in U.S. history — the tragic flood that devastated this industrial town on May 31, 1889. After…
Project Management Institute (PMI) Definition
12/31/23 •
Established in 1969 and situated outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the Project Management Institute (PMI) was founded by five volunteers. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania USA issued Articles of Incorporation for PMI…
Project Management Institute (PMI) Definition
8/07/22 •
Established in 1969 and situated outside Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA, the Project Management Institute (PMI) was founded by five volunteers. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania USA issued Articles of Incorporation for PMI…
Millbrook Village, New Jersey: A Quiet Place to Explore
1/04/21 •
…here during a simpler time. Millbrook is in New Jersey’s Northwest Skylands. From I-80, take the Flatbrookville exit–the last exit before you cross the toll bridge into Pennsylvania–and drive 12…
Civil War History at the Carter House Museum of Nashville, Tennessee
9/24/23 •
…big and crowded historic site like Gettysburg National Military Park in Pennsylvania. So we looked around and found a true treasure just 15 miles south of Nashville, Tennessee: the Carter…
Frank Lloyd Wright Tour in Taliesin, Wisconsin
11/23/20 •
…wealthy Pittsburgh businessman with not only floor plans, but an eloquent description of the house’s every facet. The Pennsylvania home, called Fallingwater because it straddles a waterfall, became one of…
Chinchilla Breeders (33)
12/12/20 •
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A Tour Through American History in Philadelphia
5/15/21 •
…visiting time. Independence Hall Located at the center of Independence National Historical Park, the famous Independence Hall (formerly titled that Pennsylvania State House) is listed as a World Heritage Site….
Scuba Diving Class – Day 3
5/11/23 •
…and confined water diving. Up next, in two weeks, is a weekend of open water diving. For that we’re heading out to Dutch Springs in Pennsylvania. As a training location…
