My Daily Travels

The Sun Inn was built in 1758 and it is a popular destination for both historians and ghost hunters due to the high elevation of paranormal activity. The Main Street Inn once housed many of the signers of the Declaration of Independence and fell under the paranormal radar for having guests that... Sign in to see full entry.

The Beaver County nudist park is closed until 2021 due to COVID-19 pandemic. This is the first news that I woke up to this morning after turning to Channel 4, our go to weather station and breaking local news. I had no clue that this was even a thing in our state, much less that it is only an hour... Sign in to see full entry.

Embrace childhood all over again at the spectacular treehouse at Jellystone Park at Mill Run. Nestled among the trees, Yogi Bear's Treehouse features a plethora of modern conveniences, including heat, a microwave, air conditioning, and a mini refrigerator. A fire pit, a grill, and a picnic table... Sign in to see full entry.

The U.S. Steel's Donora Zinc Works and its American Steel & Wire plant regularly released fluoride and sulphur emissions, but then in late October of 1948, the pollutants combined with foggy weather caused a catastrophic smog. As an oppressive smog began to build up, the residents of Donora reported... Sign in to see full entry.

There are nearly 5,000 books with stories that are set in Pennsylvania that feature every county in the state. Allegheny, the county that I currently live in has over 1,200 books. For whatever reason, Obama visited Pennsylvania frequently, and his favorite book just happens to have been set in the... Sign in to see full entry.

The famous wooden cul de sac is located on the historic Roslyn Place in Shadyside. It was built in 1914 and contains 26,000 wooden blocks. The purpose of the wood was for better traction for the horses who once travelled along the street pulling buggies. Sign in to see full entry.

If you are looking for more than a hot shower and good night's sleep, you can feel as though you've stepped straight into the Cartoon Network TV screen when you check into the Cartoon Network Hotel, in Lancaster, a virtual playground for fans of the popular station. It's all about your favorite... Sign in to see full entry.

William and Lilla Baldwin established their used book and collectible business in 1934 in nearby Wilmington, DE. In 1946 they moved to "The Barn." The old milking house was converted into a residence for the Baldwin Family and the stone barn became the bookshop and for some years, a country store... Sign in to see full entry.

Getters Island, also called Hangman’s Island, is a small island on the Delaware River in Easton, Pennsylvania, just north of where the Bushkill Creek enters the river, and has a gruesome history associated with it. The island was named after the the only man ever hanged on the island, convicted... Sign in to see full entry.

The enchanting town of Jim Thorpe has been called "The Switzerland of America," often making the list of "best" places to visit in America. Nestled within the Lehigh Gorge, the historic town with its Victorian-inspired buildings, quaint streets, breathtaking views of the Pocono Mountains, and... Sign in to see full entry.