by OntheRoadwithSusan | Oct 2, 2025 | Pennsylvania Historic Hotels
A Landmark with a Grand Beginning The George Washington Hotel officially opened on February 22, 1923—George Washington’s birthday. Designed by architect William Lee Stoddart, the hotel was intended to give Washington, PA, a showpiece property worthy of its place along...
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 | 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...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Jul 8, 2025 | Pennsylvania Festivals & Events, Pennsylvania Travel Guide
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...
