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The Enigmatic Abandoned Coburn Tunnel of Centre County

Posted on February 10, 2024October 23, 2023by Jody Arneson

A wall of rock with a train tunnel, in black, with just a faint point of the other side, in the middle. Moss covers some of the rocks.

This abandoned tunnel lures many to explore its shadows. Do you dare to explore it too?

Explore 8000 Years of History at the Mount Calvert Historical and Archeological Park

Posted on February 6, 2024October 8, 2023by Jody Arneson

Mansion at Mount Calvert Historic & Archeological Park

This exceptional park offers much more than incredible scenic views of the Patuxent River!

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Peak Your Interest: The Highs of Hyner View State Park

Posted on January 13, 2024October 22, 2023by Jody Arneson

The view from Hyner View Overlook on a sunny, slightly cloudy day. Below the deep blue sky are PA mountains in the distance and the West Branch Susquehannah River below, just thousands and thousands of acres of green trees and forest

Come to this park for a bird’s-eye view of Pennsylvania’s beauty!

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Six Fun Things to Do at Presque Isle State Park

Posted on November 14, 2023August 19, 2023by Jody Arneson

Perry Monument in Presque Isle State Park

Discover all the amazing reasons to visit this park!

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Park After Dark: View the Perseids Meteor Shower at Harriet Tubman State Park

Posted on October 31, 2023August 13, 2023by Jody Arneson

Learn when to wish upon a falling star during this Park After Dark program at the Harriet Tubman State Park!

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A Spirited Walk Through Gettysburg: Blood on the Battlefield

Posted on October 14, 2023March 4, 2024by Jody Arneson

Looking toward the Lincoln Inn across Lincoln Square

Blood on the Battlefield ghost walk invites you to tread Gettysburg’s streets and dark alleys, which echo with whispers of its violent past.

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Hiking to Beautiful Vistas in Erie Bluffs State Park

Posted on August 15, 2023August 2, 2023by Jody Arneson

The view from the bluffs overlooking Lake Erie 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.

Step Back in Time at Fort Montgomery State Historic Site

Posted on July 4, 2023July 12, 2023by Jody Arneson

Explore the storied history of this Revolutionary War-era fort, one of the most picturesque and historically significant sites on the Hudson River.

Saratoga National Historic Park: Uncover the Past with Every Step

Posted on June 13, 2023June 21, 2023by Jody Arneson

A stone marker about the Battle of Saratoga, surrounded by green meadow and a deep blue sky

Hikes in this park will help you understand a pivotal battle of the American Revolutionary War.

Discover Historic London Town — Maryland’s Lost Colonial City

Posted on May 2, 2023March 14, 2023by Jody Arneson

William Brown Tavern in Historic London Town

Discover this lost Maryland colonial town for yourself!

Stony Point Battlefield Offers Beautiful Views, a Lighthouse AND Revolutionary War History

Posted on April 18, 2023March 14, 2023by Jody Arneson

Stony Point Battlefield looking over the Hudson River

Check out this must-see, beautiful and off-the-beaten-path park with lots of early colonial history.

Honoring a Great President at the Eisenhower Memorial

Posted on April 11, 2023August 13, 2023by Jody Arneson

The Dwight D. Eisenhower Memorial is one of the newest memorials in Washington DC. This memorial honors Eisenhower as the Supreme Commander of the Allied Forces in Europe during World War II and the 34th President of the United States. Eisenhower was an American politician who served as President of the United States between 1953 […]