This 1600-acre wetlands protects a variety of waterfowl, migratory and permanent birds and wildlife.
budget-friendly day trip
The Journey’s the Point for the Shingletown Gap Hike
With its lush greenery along a babbling creek, the Shingletown Gap hike is about the journey — of enjoying being out in the woods along a creek.
Park After Dark: View the Perseids Meteor Shower at Harriet Tubman State Park
Learn when to wish upon a falling star during this Park After Dark program at the Harriet Tubman State Park!
Homewood Cemetery: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Final Resting Place
This gothic cemetery in Pittsburgh will delight your hidden taphophile!
Unlocking History: The Untold Stories and Forgotten Art of Old Burlington County Jail
Unlock the secrets of Old Burlington County Jail, where every stone and scratch tells a story waiting to be heard.
Unlock Her Story: The Lucy Burns Museum and Tales of a Suffragist Hero
This museum details Lucy Burns’ imprisonment at the Lorton Reformatory as well as the history of this infamous correctional facility.
A Spirited Walk Through Gettysburg: Blood on the Battlefield
Blood on the Battlefield ghost walk invites you to tread Gettysburg’s streets and dark alleys, which echo with whispers of its violent past.
Touring Altoona’s Fairview Cemetery
I’d read that Altoona’s Fairview Cemetery offers beautiful views of the small city of Altoona. But the same reviews noted the cemetery was also very neglected. Both are true, at least as of my visit. I’d arrived early in Altoona for a trip with other travel writers to explore its historic sites and tourist attractions. […]
My Name Is Not Tom: The Josiah Henson Museum and Park
This museum tells the story of the real man who inspired Harriet Beecher Stowe’s Uncle Tom’s Cabin.
Journey Through American Illustration and British Pre-Raphaelitism at the Delaware Art Museum
Visit this art museum and immerse yourself in a world where the past and the present coalesce beautifully through art.
Baker Mansion and Its Secret Connection to the Hit Ghosts Sitcom!
Discover this historic mansion’s secret connection to the hit TV sitcom, Ghosts!
From Dreaded Prison to Creative Paradise: The Remarkable Transformation of Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center
Check out this former prison’s new creative mission and shop local for the holidays!
Erie’s Historic Lighthouses Harbor a Rich Maritime History
Visiting these three lighthouses illuminate Erie PA’s rich maritime history!
Forging History: The Legacy of Curtin Village at Eagle Ironworks
From its founding by an Irish immigrant to its survival for an astounding 112 years, discover how this unique village blended community, industry and innovation.
Hiking to Beautiful Vistas in Erie Bluffs State Park
This PA state park offers lovely vistas from bluffs high above Lake Erie and several miles of beautiful trails to hike and explore.