Culture and cottages in Mt. Gretna
This charming hamlet has a fascinating history and an enchanting present. Come for a packed performing arts calendar and summer festivals, and stay for afternoons by the lake and dappled sunshine under the trees.
In Reading, Goggleworks looks beyond its walls
A changing world pushed this arts campus towards its own evolution, inspiring the team to focus on accessibility and the outdoors. The annual Spring Iron Pour and Forge Festival, a celebration of local blacksmithing, is happening on April 30.
Experience the magic of the East Coast's darkest skies
There is an area in the north-central part of the state where visitors can see 10,000 stars with the naked eye. Cherry Springs State Park is truly a special place that can teach us a lot about the relationship between our world and artificial light.
Our Top Five Stories of 2021
These are the features our readers responded to the most, and they cover everything from ascendent small towns to recreation amenities to high tech wizardry.
Key Change Episode 9: Mayor Brandy Schimp goes to bat for her hometown
The young mayor of Kane, PA, just earned a second term. She chatted with us about how she plans to use it, and what exactly has made this haven in the PA Wilds so successful.
20 years later, 9/11 continues to reshape the state's landscape
The September 11th National Memorial Trail, which runs through 23 Pennsylvania counties, is close to earning National Historic Landmark designation. That honor will help increase opportunities for education, recreation, and commemoration along the route.
Touchstone Center for Crafts: A haven in the woods
This leafy retreat in southwestern PA welcomes artisans for immersive workshops and intensive programming. Whether you're a creative teen, a nascent crafter or a professional artist, there are opportunities for you to unplug and get to work.
Along for the Ride: An ambitious plan lifts a Johnstown institution to the top
This city's iconic Inclined Plane has long provided a lifeline to residents, and now the entire hillside will be transformed via infrastructure improvements, bike and hiking trails, and an enticing new riverfront park.
On the banks of the Susquehanna, Lock Haven rides a tide of optimism
This small central PA town is using a combination of festivals, arts programming, open streets, recreation trails, and downtown shopping to lure folks to its picturesque streets.
Grab your easel for an afternoon of art in the Laurel Highlands
On May 16, Touchstone Center for Crafts and the National Road Heritage Corridor are hosting an exciting outdoor event at Christian W. Klay Winery in Southwestern PA. Artists of all skill levels are invited to capture the bucolic landscape and springtime vineyards, with help from two of the region's top professional painters.