Category: Places

Posted in Pennsylvania

Avondale Mine Disaster

With all the attention Centralia gets, it’s amazing most people are unaware of other mine fires and disasters.  I admit I had never heard of… read more Avondale Mine Disaster

Posted in Pennsylvania

Abandonment in Hazleton

I admittedly know little about this.  I stumbled upon it one day and snooped around, not really thinking anything about it.  Turns out this is… read more Abandonment in Hazleton

Posted in Pennsylvania

Grave of Beth Doe

Who is Beth Doe?  This question has remained unanswered since December of 1976, when a woman’s body, cut up and stuffed into 3 suitcases, was… read more Grave of Beth Doe

Posted in Pennsylvania

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

Posted in Pennsylvania

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

Posted in Pennsylvania

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

Posted in Pennsylvania

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

Posted in New England

Newport Cliff Walk

Newport’s Cliff Walk is a 3.5 mile long trail that winds along the shoreline and passes through 64 private properties, many of which are mansions. … read more Newport Cliff Walk