Pennsylvania & My Other Daily Travels

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Thursday, May 7, 2020

An Aggressive and Poisonous Plant Is Spreading & Toxic To Humans & Animals

A poisonous plant is aggressively spreading across Pennsylvania and researchers with Penn State Extension are warning people, especially those with livestock, to be careful. The noxious invasive plant that looks like Queen Anne’s lace on steroids is known by the name of, "giant hogweed," and it is... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, May 6, 2020

The 1930s Mount Nittany Plane Crash Site Is Now A Favored Hiking Trail

On May 24, 1931 Airmail Pilot James “Jimmy” Cleveland lost his life when his plane failed to clear Mount Nittany and crashed near the top of the mountain above Centre Hall. The James Cleveland Memorial Trail pays tribute to the memory of the pilot who lost his life in that plane crash. The four-mile... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2020

The Pittsburgh Penguins Captain, Sid Crosby Is Also A Humanitarian

Pittsburgher's love their hockey team and they are proud that the guys are always looking for ways to show compassion and promote human welfare that benefit's so many people in our community. Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby is no stranger to donating money, time and unselfish acts to... Sign in to see full entry.

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Monday, May 4, 2020

Civil War Ghost's Still Performing Their Duties In the College Basement

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is known to many ghost-hunters and historians as one of the most haunted locations in the United States. The American Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg left a stain on the town of Gettysburg that took years to wash away, and resulted in many of the hauntings we hear... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, May 3, 2020

This Year the $1.5 Million Dollar Prize Is In Pittsburgh

The stunning abode is located just 16-miles from my residence. HGTV offers a "Smart Home" every year with each year offering a different destination. This year it is in my neck of the woods. The Grand prize package is valued at over $1.5 million dollars. The prize includes the 4,500 square foot... Sign in to see full entry.

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Friday, May 1, 2020

No Coronavirus Here, But You Must Be 2" Tall Or Less To Visit

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Thursday, April 30, 2020

The Haunted Lancaster County Cemetery Protected By the White Wolf

Hans Graff, born in 1661 was the founder of Earl Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. He is believed to be the oldest known member of the Groff family in North America and the holder of the title Baron von Welden of Grafenwald Castle near Bäretswil, Switzerland. Since his death in 1746, Hans... Sign in to see full entry.

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Wednesday, April 29, 2020

Our Walking Trail Of Choice In My Neck Of the Woods

The Montour Trail, a rail trail that winds from Corapolis to Clairton that once fully travelled completes a 46-mile stretch. There are several trailheads that can be easily accessed from different areas. The river and various creeks serve as a backdrop to most of the trail. This is our trail of... Sign in to see full entry.

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Tuesday, April 28, 2020

The Maleficent Spirit Of Stewartstown Protects the Land From Evil

Within the dark forests of the street known as Valley Road lives the soul of a woman named Dorothy, who protects the land from evil spells. In 1885 in the town of Stewartstown, Pennsylvania, the iron industry and railroad systems were beginning to flourish. The engineer Jacob H. Linville along with... Sign in to see full entry.

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Sunday, April 26, 2020

Before And After, A Piece Of History Is Saved

Located in the historic borough of Coudersport, this beautifully rennovated Italianate mansion and former Old Hickory Inn, built in 1880 has three floors with about 1,690 square feet each and three sets of curved wooden staircases. The fireplaces were restored along with the chimneys. The... Sign in to see full entry.

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My home state is Delaware, but I currently reside in Pennsylvania, but my job and personal interests often take me across borders. Being a seeker of anything and everything, I just never know what I will experience from one day to the other.

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