My Daily Travels

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, and it is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. Union casualties in the battle numbered 23,000, while the Confederates had lost some 28,000 men, more than a third of Lee’s army. The North rejoiced while... Sign in to see full entry.

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Today, the North Shore of Pittsburgh has evolved into a regional destination due to its sporting events, bars and attractions. This area and the adjacent Allegheny West section of Pittsburgh have a long and diverse history. Before European settlement, the area was feared by Native Americans for... Sign in to see full entry.

From the late 1700s throughout the early 1900s, Coal miner communities were built to supply workers with afforable housing and a company store that supplied the families with household essentials from groceries to clothing. These small communities were known as "coal patches." Slapped together with... Sign in to see full entry.

Located in the Poconos, the Penn Hills Resort was once the crowning glory of honeymoon destinations in the area, with commercials broadcast throughout Pennsylvania as well as in New York City and the entire Northeast. The 500-acre resort started out as a tavern but quickly expanded to become a full... Sign in to see full entry.

A poisonous plant is aggressively spreading across Pennsylvania and researchers with Penn State Extension are warning people, especially those with livestock, to be careful. The noxious invasive plant that looks like Queen Anne’s lace on steroids is known by the name of, "giant hogweed," and it is... Sign in to see full entry.

On May 24, 1931 Airmail Pilot James “Jimmy” Cleveland lost his life when his plane failed to clear Mount Nittany and crashed near the top of the mountain above Centre Hall. The James Cleveland Memorial Trail pays tribute to the memory of the pilot who lost his life in that plane crash. The four-mile... Sign in to see full entry.

Pittsburgher's love their hockey team and they are proud that the guys are always looking for ways to show compassion and promote human welfare that benefit's so many people in our community. Pittsburgh Penguins captain, Sidney Crosby is no stranger to donating money, time and unselfish acts to... Sign in to see full entry.

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is known to many ghost-hunters and historians as one of the most haunted locations in the United States. The American Civil War and the Battle of Gettysburg left a stain on the town of Gettysburg that took years to wash away, and resulted in many of the hauntings we hear... Sign in to see full entry.

The stunning abode is located just 16-miles from my residence. HGTV offers a "Smart Home" every year with each year offering a different destination. This year it is in my neck of the woods. The Grand prize package is valued at over $1.5 million dollars. The prize includes the 4,500 square foot... Sign in to see full entry.