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...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Aug 9, 2025 | Lighthouses, Texas Destinations
From Galveston to Port Isabel The history of Texas lighthouses runs deep, starting back in 1852 when the federal government built more than 20 beacons to help ships navigate the shallow waters, shifting sandbars, and hidden oyster reefs of the Gulf of Mexico. Over the...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Jul 30, 2025 | Pennsylvania Destinations, Pittsburgh, PA
More Bridges Than Venice - And A Lot More steel If you’ve ever driven into Pittsburgh for the first time, you probably remember it vividly — maybe it was through the Fort Pitt Tunnel with that jaw-dropping view of the city skyline, flanked by bridges in every...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Jul 14, 2025 | Fall, USA Destinations
There's Nothing Like Fall's Grand Finale Top 10 Locations I’ve always been one to chase the leaves each fall. There’s something about that fleeting burst of color that makes me want to hit the road, breathe the crisp air, and soak in every last bit of it before winter...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Jul 8, 2025 | Pennsylvania Destinations
Fall Festival Roundup September - October 2025 Pennsylvania is home to some of the country’s most vibrant and exciting fall festivals, and I absolutely love celebrating the beauty of fall here in my home state. Every year, as the leaves turn those gorgeous shades of...
