Black Moshannon State Park is below Interstate 80, near Bald Eagle State Park. It is nested atop the Allegheny Plateau, making it an interesting area for viewing wildlife. The area is a bit cooler as it is on top of the Plateau, making it possible for species of plants founds farther North to exist in [...]

After contacting Mandy with my TogetherGreen message, asking her to share the story, she informed me that she too was interested in the importance of discovering ways in which traveling in Pennsylvania can not only be fun, but an eco-friendly experience as well. Why not mix adventures with volunteerism? I was asked to write a [...]

I love photographing wildlife, and more than that, showing others wild animals in their natural habitats.  A week ago, I had the thrill of showing six children a mother bobcat with her kitten feeding on a deer carcass.  My daughter photographed them, and I videotaped them.  For the complete story, more photos, and video footage, [...]

If you want to take advantage of the unseasonably warm weather in PA this week head to Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks with your friends or family for an opportunity to do something unexpected. The family farm in the Dutch Country Roads region of the state offers a famous corn maze. The Amazing Maize [...]

I’ve heard of some haunted places in my time, but the Psychic Theatre in Scranton is the only place to offer a ghost guarantee. The theatre, is said to be haunted by a ghost from a murder long ago, holds shows with a “ghost guarantee” meaning if you can explain the sights, sounds and feelings [...]

Located near the Poconos and featuring a 949 acre lake, Beltzville State Park is all about the lake. Here you can find a sand beach, which is popular in the warmer months. There are plenty of places to have a picnic. Now that it is becoming Winter, you can also ice fish on this lake. [...]

The Timber and Balloon Festival is the perfect place to bring the family to experience a wholesome Northeast Pennsylvania weekend.   Shawnee Mountain truly captures what we all imagine a picket fence weekend could be.  Although the main attractions are a lumberjack show and hot air balloon glows and launches, my personal favorite attractions are the [...]

Drive 45 minutes north of Pittsburgh, PA for great food and a great scare at the Harmony Inn. The inn is located in the National Historic District of Harmony, PA and with the great food has unexplained, psychic events that happen daily.  Patrons and staff tell tales of silverware and other inanimate objects moving, murmurs [...]

If there is something that reflects the holiday season, it is Jimmy Stewart. I’m sure everyone has seen It’s a Wonderful Life a few dozen times. Did you know he was from Pennsylvania? There is even a museum dedicated to him. The Jimmy Stewart Museum, located in Indiana, PA, is open weekly and is only [...]

PAadventure is now sharing adventures on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter. Some of the features of our Facebook include an RSS feed from this blog, photos from our Flickr page and videos from our Youtube page. Just another great place to have discussions, polls and fun questions regarding our great state of PA. The Twitter page [...]

Going to be in Philly this weekend? Looking for something ghoulish to experience? Try going to Pottsgrove After Dark in Pottstown on Saturday. One of your stops will be Pottsgrove Manor. It was the large Colonial home of John Potts, founder of Pottstown. The house originally included 995 acres and although only 4 original acres [...]

McKean County Jail Museum is over 130 years old and stands as the oldest county building in McKean County. The jail built in the late 1800’s and still sites behind the courthouse in Smethport. The museum houses artifacts of the area including old newspapers and photos, which tells the tale of the generations of people [...]

This fall, take a ride on the Kiski Junction Railroad in Schenley, Schenley is a community in western Pennsylvania where the Kiskiminetas River meets the Allegheny, which is how the KJR got its name. The Pittsburgh based short-line train’s main purpose is as a freight hauler but quickly became known as a tourist train. The [...]

If you love “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” you will love this place. It’s located in the heart of South Philly (9th Street between Ellesworth and Washington) and re-opened its doors on October 10th to be the only venue operating in South Philly. The space reminds me of a rec center from a Judd Apatow [...]

I had the personal pleasure of experiencing firsthand the adventurous yet serene atmosphere at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.  The resort is located in the Laurel Highlands of Southwestern Pennsylvania and hosts AAA Five-Diamond lodging and dining.
The resort has a wide arrangement of accommodations to fit anyone’s lifestyle.  The two most popular are the famed Chateau LaFayette [...]