My Daily Travels

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.

A grand view awaits atop Mount Washington, one of the most visited neighborhoods in Pittsburgh. It is a feast for the eyes and the stomach as it is home to the infamous, "Restaurant Row," a strip of elegant dining establishments that offer fine cuisine while overlooking stunning panoramic views of... Sign in to see full entry.

Pittsburgh is affectionately known as the "City of Bridges," coming in at just under 500, the city has more bridges than any other city in the world. The Bridges of Pittsburgh play an important role in the city's transportation system. Without bridges, the Pittsburgh region would be a series of... Sign in to see full entry.

From Tunkhannock to Dushore, Pennsylvania, National Geographic once called this 38-mile stretch of Highway 6 “one of America’s most scenic drives” due to breathtaking views of endless mountains with many spectacular panoramic overlooks of the Susquehanna River that offer hiking and bird watching... Sign in to see full entry.

James Buchanan, "Democrat," was born in Stoney Batter in a log cabin in Cove Gap, Pennsylvania, an area cut through the Tuscarara Mountain on April 23, 1791 to James Buchanan Sr., a businessman, merchant, and farmer. His mother, Elizabeth Speer, was an educated woman. When he was six-years old, the... Sign in to see full entry.

Ghosts are a very large part of the atmosphere at the nearly 300- year old Logan Inn as is the exquisite colonial architecture that is found strategically displayed in each and every one of the sixteen-rooms situated throughout the inn located in New Hope, Pennsylvania. The inn was established in... Sign in to see full entry.

Nestled in the Pittsburgh suburb of Coraopolis, the Hyeholde Restaurant is the epitome of a charming. The castle possesses a fairy-tale setting, complete with four lush acres, brimming with blossoming gardens and winding footpaths. When you first step through the door, you instantly feel as though... Sign in to see full entry.

Perryopolis is a very small town which is just about as unique as small towns get. Named after, Admiral Oliver Hazard Perry, hero of the Battle of Lake Erie in 1813, it is where my family settled during the 1700s, and it is home to Mary Fuller Frazier High School, the location where my husband, his... Sign in to see full entry.

Opening just in time for the Memorial Day weekend, h idden in the middle of the mountainous Laurel Hill State Park and surrounded by lush green foliage, beach goer's will discover a 1,200 foot sandy beach leading to the cozy 63-acre man-made Laurel Hill Lake, constructed during the Great Depression... Sign in to see full entry.

Elfreth’s Alley, nestled between Second Street and the Delaware River, thirty-one Federal and Georgian residences stand as reminders of the early days of Philadelphia. This historic street preserves over 300 years of colonial Philadelphia. Elfreth’s Alley was not included in the original plans for... Sign in to see full entry.