by OntheRoadwithSusan | Oct 4, 2025 | Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Destinations
Ghostly Legends and Haunted History Pennsylvania is one of America’s most historic states — but with so much history comes more than a few restless spirits. From the blood-soaked battlefields of Gettysburg to abandoned asylums, elegant hotels, eerie churches, and even...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Oct 3, 2025 | Covered Bridges, Pennsylvania Covered Bridges
Ghost Stories Hidden in Pennsylvania’s Covered Bridges Covered bridges are part of Pennsylvania’s charm. With more than 200 still standing, they connect us to a slower time—horse-drawn wagons, quiet country roads, and craftsmanship that has lasted more than a century....
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 18, 2025 | Giant Statues, Muffler Men and His giant Friends, Texas Destinations
A Howdy Heard Across Texas Every fall, Dallas transforms into a hub of excitement as the State Fair of Texas takes over Fair Park. The aroma of fried foods fills the air, the midway lights sparkle, and families from across the state — and far beyond — gather for weeks...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 15, 2025 | West Virginia, Women in History
From homesteaders to the White House. “On one of my recent trips through West Virginia, I was cruising along, completely lost in the backroads on Route 92, when I stumbled upon a little place really in the middle of nowhere—Arthurdale. Curious, I just had to stop....
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Sep 7, 2025 | Castles Around the World, Texas Destinations
Falkenstein Castle: A Fairytale in the Texas Hill Country When you think of castles, Texas probably isn’t the first place that comes to mind. Yet, nestled in the rolling hills of Burnet County, you’ll find a castle that looks like it belongs in the heart of Bavaria...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 23, 2025 | Pennsylvania Covered Bridges
A Journey Through Time and Backroads There’s something timeless about a covered bridge. These historic wooden structures are scattered across the American landscape, each one a reminder of a simpler era when horse-drawn wagons and early automobiles rumbled over creaky...
