by OntheRoadwithSusan | Dec 29, 2025 | Pennsylvania State Parks, Pennsylvania Travel Guide
History, Structure, and How to Explore Them All When I think about the heart of Pennsylvania, I don’t just picture its steel mills or bustling cities—I picture the sweeping forests, winding rivers, and hidden gems tucked inside the state’s parks. With 124 state parks...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Dec 2, 2025 | Lighthouses, Michigan
Guiding the Shores of Lake Superior Michigan’s slice of Lake Superior feels like a different world—wild, rugged, and just a little mysterious. As I plan my own adventures around the Upper Peninsula, these are the 15 Lake Superior lighthouses in Michigan that keep...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 25, 2025 | Christmas, New York
A Look Back at 100 Years of Tradition There are certain American traditions that just feel like the official start of the holiday season—and for me, the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade tops the list. Bright balloons drifting between skyscrapers, marching bands echoing...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 15, 2025 | Pennsylvania Historic Hotels
A Sweet Escape in History and Hospitality There are some places in Pennsylvania that feel like stepping into another world, and The Hotel Hershey is one of them. Perched elegantly on a hilltop with panoramic views of the “Sweetest Place on Earth,” this timeless resort...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Nov 15, 2025 | Pennsylvania Historic Hotels
A Hotel Steeped in History Built in 1922 on the site of the original 1741 Moravian log house, Hotel Bethlehem proudly carries forward nearly three centuries of history. The Moravians, who founded Bethlehem, constructed their first building here. Over the years, this...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Oct 4, 2025 | Pennsylvania Travel Guide
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...
