My Daily Travels

Throughout the 1800s and well into the 1940s, people could be found living on houseboats along waterways in and between this nation's industrial cities. History – A Secret History of American River People (peoplesriverhistory.us) Sign in to see full entry.

I am finding it strange that real estate has any importance right now, but it does. People are selling and remodeling their homes during a time when you would think that they would be hiding away and stashing their money. This is the first chance that I have had to read, write, or do much of... Sign in to see full entry.

Avid fans of ethereal adrenaline rushes will no doubt get what they are looking for when visiting the Harmony Inn. It is rumored that just by peering into one of the many mirrors located throughout the antiquated Italianate-style establishment that you will be rewarded by the haunting vision of a... Sign in to see full entry.

There are many historic iron furnaces throughout Pennsylvania, but only Hopewell Furnace is designated as a National Historic Site. Located in Berks County on the edge of French Creek State Park, this furnace was in operation for over 100 years and supplied munitions for American forces during both... Sign in to see full entry.

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There are many haunted roads in and around Pittsburgh, but none have a reputation quite like Irwin Road, more commonly known as the Blue Mist Road. The four-mile stretch of unpaved road appears to be fairly quiet during the day other than the occasional brave souls that walk the trails, but when the... Sign in to see full entry.

Just a few miles from my house sits Point State Park, the center of downtown Pittsburgh. It is a popular gathering area that can be seen while crossing one of the city's many bridges or from the viewing point up on Grandview Avenue. The famous"Golden Triangle," commemorates and preserves the... Sign in to see full entry.

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I can still remember that nostalgic feeling of walking into the candy store, knowing that my quarter was going to get me twenty-five pieces of penny candy. The hard part was choosing. There used to be so many to pick from. Swedish fish, Bit-O- Honey, Mary Janes, Bazooka Gum with the Joe Comics,... Sign in to see full entry.