It is a family tradition to go see light displays each year for the holidays. For the past several years we have stayed around the Greensburg area, but this year we decided to go on a bit of a road trip. I went to college in Altoona, Pennsylvania and years ago I visited the historic …
Tucked among businesses and office buildings in downtown Latrobe, PA is a larger than life statue of one of America’s classic treats — the banana split. This is because Latrobe claims the distinction of being the first place to ever serve one of these iconic treats. The Birth of the Banana Split The year was …
Roadside oddities have always been some of my favorites. They are throwbacks to the days when traveling wasn’t just about the destination, but enjoying the journey was also part of the fun. One of these roadside giants that has risen in popularity in recent years and has piqued the curiosity of many is known as …
If you know me, you know that I love history. I have a lot of really interesting antiques, postcards, and photographs that I have collected over the years. What good is a collection, however, if you can’t share it? This is why I have decided to do a weekly Throwback Thursday (#TBT) history post. I …
