My Daily Travels

Besieged by the elements and time, these are a part of once was a beautiful neighborhood located in McKeesport, Pennsylvania in the historic section of the town. Now, all that remains are several blocks of 1800s era homes that are waiting to be bulldozed. I came across these beauties when I was... Sign in to see full entry.

This is one of the saddest stories that I have ever come across in my state. One because it is horrifying and true, and two, because it was an innocent little boy who suffered immensely at the hands of a monster and left this world way before his time. This story remains one of Pennsylvania's most... Sign in to see full entry.

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This haunted home not only has one of the best names that a haunted house could possibly have but also some very active spirits. During the battle of Germantown, British General James Agnew made Grumblethorpe his headquarters. He was wounded there and bled out in the front parlor of the house, where... Sign in to see full entry.

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It will be in the 70s here in western Pennsylvania today. We are headed to our youngest daughter's house where our two grandchildren are located. We plan to take a nature hike with them through some of Pennsylvania's most beautiful hillsides and trails. The kids love it, it is great for us old... Sign in to see full entry.

In 1927, Lytlecote was bought by Ward Hinkson and his wife Edith and renamed Oak Knoll. The Hinksons would go on to construct an elaborate estate over the 32 acres, turning their home into an iconic site in the area. Once a beautiful estate, Oak Knoll was a mansion that had a very attractive water... Sign in to see full entry.

The Sun Inn was built in 1758 and it is now 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.

Hickory Run State Park, located in Carbon County, at the base of the Pocono Mountains, flawlessly straggles across nearly 16,000 acres and is home to a pretty amazing National Natural Landmark. It is here that hikers experience walking through the fossil-filled ancient landscape that dates back to... Sign in to see full entry.