by OntheRoadwithSusan | Apr 30, 2026 | Strawberry Festivals
I Chased Strawberry Season All Across Pennsylvania's Here's Every Sweet Shop There’s something about late spring in Pennsylvania that just feels right. The air warms up, back roads start calling, and suddenly—everything is strawberries. For me, strawberry festival...
by OntheRoadwithSusan | Apr 13, 2026 | Covered Bridges, Pennsylvania Covered Bridges
Eight landmarks still spanning the creeks of Pennsylvania's southwestern corner There is a particular kind of quiet that descends the moment you cross the threshold of a covered bridge — the creak of aged timbers, the smell of old wood and creek water, the sudden...
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 | 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 | Nov 15, 2025 | Central Pennsylvania, 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...
