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Route 309 Cow

It seems for as long as anyone can remember, this giant cow has been standing along Route 309 in Wilkes-Barre Township.  It stands guard in… read more Route 309 Cow

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Giant Coffee Mug of Wilkes-Barre

I’m not really sure how many times I’ve driven by this without giving it too much thought.  Recently I heard this building was to be… read more Giant Coffee Mug of Wilkes-Barre

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Fort Mifflin

Fort Mifflin is a unique and, sadly, little known point of interest in Philadelphia.  It’s right on the Delaware River; it’s actually next to the… read more Fort Mifflin

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Glen Onoko “Turn Hole” Tunnel

This was an added bonus to an already scenic hike.  This tunnel can be found along the trail in the Glen Onoko section of Lehigh… read more Glen Onoko “Turn Hole” Tunnel

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The Old Jail Museum

The Old Jail Museum in Jim Thorpe is almost like any other old restored prison museum I’ve been to.  Almost. Sure it’s got its display… read more The Old Jail Museum

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Devil’s Hole

Virtually nothing is known about the ruins in the Devil’s Hole, found ironically in Paradise Valley.  According to local legends, the place was a hunting… read more Devil’s Hole

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Angela Park

Angela Park, found just north of Hazleton, operated for over 30 years from the 50’s to the 80’s.  Once it shut down, much of it… read more Angela Park

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Rausch Gap

Hidden in between Fort Indiantown Gap Military Reservation and Swatara State Park in northern Lebanon County are the ruins of the town of Rausch Gap,… read more Rausch Gap