Tag: Historical

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

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

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

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

Photos taken May & October 2009 Simply put, this is one of the most beautiful places I have ever seen.  Mohegan Bluffs, found on the… read more Mohegan Bluffs

I read about this cemetery after my first trip to Block Island and decided to look for it on my second trip.  I had never… read more Block Island Indian Cemetery

Plymouth Rock, one of the oldest tourist attractions in the US, is just that – a rock.  Said to be where the Pilgrims first set… read more Plymouth Rock

Just up the road a bit from Plymouth Rock is the Mayflower II, which is by all accounts an accurate replica of the original ship… read more Mayflower II