Category: Pennsylvania

Interesting bit of Revolution history here that I never saw in any text book. And, just like the Matlack Grave, it’s wedged in between 2… read more Queen Esther’s Rock

Nothing overly spectacular, but it was local, so why not. Kirby Park near downtown Wilkes-Barre houses some remnants of when the area was the property… read more Kirby Park Ruins

It’s a rock. Shaped like a couch. Yay. This is just down the road from Eckley Miners’ Village. I heard some very silly stories attached… read more The Stone Couch

Much like Walpack or Whitesbog, Eckley Miners’ Village is a restored and lived-in historic village. Eckley began in 1854 and at its peak had a… read more Eckley Miners’ Village

If my wife hadn’t seen the small American flag sticking up over the top of the hill, I would have had no idea this was… read more “Hidden” Cemetery in Hickory Run State Park

Yet another find due to geocaching. I must admit I have no idea who she was or if there is any significance here or not…. read more Grave of Margaret Dillinger

I heard about an old railroad tunnel not too far from my house – about 10-15 minutes away. I’m used to having to go 2+… read more The “Cannonball” Tunnel

Much like Ringing Rocks, Boulder Field was formed due to glacial activity. It’s pretty much the same as Ringing Rocks, except as far as I… read more Boulder Field