by OntheRoadwithSusan | Apr 12, 2026 | Pennsylvania State Parks, Western Pennsylvania
Descends underground - and rewrites what a state park can be, Pennsylvania has always worn its ridges and river valleys like a crown. But on April 6, 2026, the Commonwealth added something altogether different to its treasury of wild places — a state park that begins...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Mar 21, 2026 | Almost Heaven Swings in WV, West Virginia Travel Guide
54 Almost Heaven Swings Are Waiting For You to Discover A Swing Through History Imagine it’s 1971, and John Denver’s iconic song “Take Me Home, Country Roads” has just hit the airwaves. The first four words—“Almost heaven, West Virginia…”—immediately paint a picture...
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 WaterFalls
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...
