My Daily Travels

During the Whiskey Rebellion the home of Pennsylvania excise officer Benjamin Wells was broken into twice. On the night of November 22, 1793, men broke into the home of tax collector Benjamin Wells in what is now Connellsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania. Wells was one of the wealthier men in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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The State Theater Fred’s first appearances at the theater caused quite a stir. The staff complained of seeing a strange man loitering in the theater and disappearing through doors. Concerned about the intruder, the employees called the police several times. Each time the police found nothing,... Sign in to see full entry.

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Woody’s Backwater BARge And Grill offers water lovers a unique dining experience. Guests are invited to climb aboard a real barge for a unique culinary experience at Woody's Backwater BARge & Grill on a real barge bar" where you can relax, listen to live music, enjoy a good meal, and take in the... Sign in to see full entry.

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I absolutely love a fresh vine ripened tomato sandwich that has thinly sliced tomatoes, properly salt & peppered, and then nestled between two toasted slices of good country bread that has been slathered with Hellman's mayonnaise. Not being a native Pennsylvanian, my first taste of this summer treat... Sign in to see full entry.

The History Center is the largest history museum in Pennsylvania. The 275,000 sq. ft. museum was recently named “Best Museum” by the readers of Pittsburgh Magazine. The Heinz History Center wasn’t always a museum. “It’s always been a little bit cold. It’s always been a little bit creepy,” Heinz... Sign in to see full entry.

A place of tranquility and reflection, Columcille's founders modeled the Stonehedge Megalith style park after the ancient Celtic Isle of Iona, a spiritual retreat off the coast of Scotland. The park, which consists of many stone structures built in the Pennsylvania woods, offer's visitors natures... Sign in to see full entry.

Pittsburgh's Canton Avenue, located in the Beechview neighborhood has gained fame for one simple reason, it is the steepest street in the world that is made up of a 37 degree grade, made of cobblestone, making it a hefty challenge for anyone who dares walk or bike up it. Though only one-tenth of a... Sign in to see full entry.