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 | Covered Bridges, Pennsylvania Covered Bridges
Exploring the Rare Double-Barrel Covered Bridges Covered bridges have long captured the imagination of travelers and photographers alike, their quaint charm evoking a slower, more deliberate era. But tucked away across the United States is an even rarer breed—the...
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 Travel Guide, Western Pennsylvania
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 19, 2025 | Pennsylvania Covered Bridges
Celebrating History-Heritage and Handcrafted Fun! Discover the Charm of PA's Iconic Bridges Covered bridges are more than just functional structures — they’re living pieces of history. With their charming wooden trusses and scenic creekside settings, Pennsylvania’s...
