Top 10 best small towns in Pennsylvania. #1 is perfect for families.
Top 10 best small towns in Pennsylvania. #1 is perfect for families.
Pennsylvania is one of the greatest states in this country. With beautiful rivers, forests, and people. If you have never visited Pennsylvania I would encourage you to do so. You will thank me for it.
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Iconic Pennsylvania Food! 10 MUST EAT PENNSYLVANIA FOOD
We traveled the state of Pennsylvania in search of all the Iconic Must Eat Food in Pennsylvania. Food that famously comes from PA and every Pennsylvanian should try once. Most of the food on our top 10 list of Pennsylvania food was invented in the state or is consumed mostly in the state.
10. The Just Born Company in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. We are in search of the Peep. A marshmallow shaped treat found mostly at Easter time. These colorful cute chicks are Iconic to Pennsylvania.
9. Next is two all beef patties, special sauce , lettuce , cheese on a sesame seed bun. The invention of the Big Mac was made by McDonald's franchisee Jim Deligatti. In Irwin, Pennsylvania McDonald's there is a Big Mac Museum inside. The museum gives the history of the Big Mac and also has a 14 foot statue of the double burger sandwich.
8. Next we go to Latrobe, Pennsylvania to visit the spot where the banana split was invented. There is a statue of a ginormous banana split where the pharmacy that invented the sundae once stood. The original sundae was made with vanilla, chocolate, strawberry ice cream.
7. Lancaster, Pennsylvania is our next stop. this Dutch Pennsylvania food is called Shoo Fly Pie. The pie is made with thick molasses and lots of brown sugar. When the pie would sit outside to cool the sticky sweetness would bring in the flies. Thus the name Shoo Fly Pie.
6. Burnt Almond Torte at Prantel's Bakery in Pittsburgh, PA is one of the best cakes I ever ate. The owner of the bakery went to a baking competition where they were encouraged to use almonds in new and exciting ways. Needless to say, Prantel won the competition and the bakery has been making the torte the same way ever since.
5. Pretzels. Now Pennsylvania is not the inventor of the Pretzel, but they are the number one producer of Pretzels in the US. They make 80% of hard and soft pretzels. PA is also the number one consumer of the salty treat.
4. Pramanti Bros in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania to have the Pramanti Bros sandwich. The sandwich was invented in the 1930's It's grilled meat and cheese, vinegar Cole slaw and a big stack of french Fries.
3. Tomato Pie. Our friends the Sorgi Stories from Philadelphia introduce this Philly classic. A bread like dough as the crust with gravy. a red sauce and just a small dusting of cheese.
2. The Sweetest Place on Earth is our next stop, Hershey, Pennsylvania. Milton Hershey built this town with his recipe for milk chocolate. Mixing milk with chocolate cut down the price of making chocolate and makes it more affordable to the masses.
Before getting to our #1 spot here are some honorable mentions of Must Eat Pennsylvania Iconic food.
Yuengling Beer. Yuengling is in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. It is the oldest working brewery in the US. They give tours of the brewery and the underground caves.
1. Our top spot could go to nothing else but the Philly Cheesesteak. In Philadelphia everyone has an opinion on where to get the best one in the city. But is you want the original it's Pat's King of Steaks.
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THREE AMAZING CAMPGROUNDS IN PENNSYLVANIA
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We recorded this interviews during the RV show in York Pennsylvania.
List of Campgrounds mentioned in this video:
BUTTONWOOD CAMPGROUND
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STONY FORK CREEK CAMPGROUND
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KNOEBELS
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Top 13 Most Haunted Locations in Pennsylvania
A video showcasing the most haunted spots in the state of Pennsylvania (In no particular order). This video is made for educational purposes and can be a good guide to map out a ghoulish getaway.
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Top 10 BIKE TRAILS in the Northeastern US
Join me as I count down the 10 most interesting bike trails in the Northeastern US. Write YOUR favorites in the comments and feel free to argue about my list! And let me know what you think about this video.
All music and photos/videos are by Joseph S Keller, except where noted.
00:00 - Intro
01:12 - 10
02:18 - 9
03:39 - 8
04:58 - 7
06:11 - 6
07:50 - 5
08:51 - 4
09:58 - 3
11:36 - 2
13:44 - Honorable Mentions
14:41 - 1
17:38 - Outro
OHIO: Deep Red Rural Towns - This Is What I Saw
I visited these Ohio towns: Lynchburg, Hillsboro, Greenfield & Wilmington.
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Youghiogheny River Trail (Great Allegheny Passage) Connellsville, PA South and Sheepskin Trail
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The very beginning of the video shows my attempt to resurrect an old go pro camera that was in my vehicle. I briefly get it to work, several times for a few seconds, however the buttons don't work consistently and I can't see anything on the screen. I opt to use my cell phone to video this adventure. Skip the first 5.5 minutes if you want to just see the adventure.
This is a bike ride from Connellsville, PA South to the Sheepskin Trail, then farther South along the Youghiogheny River Trail (part of the Great Allegheny Passage, which connects to the C & O Canal Trail to form one of the longest bike trail corridors in the United States, running from Pittsburgh, PA to Washington, DC). This journey was made on March 10, 2019 in late winter. The green plants would be Hemlocks, rhododendrons, and mountain laurels (our state tree), with, perhaps an occasional pine or spruce tree. The journey ends with my return North (about 7 miles) on the Yough. Trail. The Sheepskin Trail is about 1 mile South of Connellsville, and runs for about 2 miles to Dunbar, Pennsylvania. The trail follow a tributary creek to the Youghiogheny River up a slight grade, passing a rail yard. A bridge crosses the small creek. The area is steeped in history with historical markers and signage along the trail. The town of Dunbar itself, reminiscent of a Western Frontier town has a park, which features a full sized 1800's era coke oven. This is the terminus of the Sheepskin Trail. In the video, I mistakenly refer to the Sheepskin Trail as the Sheepskin Hollow Trail, however that is a conservation area in Eastern Ohio. Coke is a raw material for steel making, which is made from coal. Coke is an essential ingredient in the steel making process. It is likely that the coke produced (from coal, mined locally) in these ovens was used in steel mills in Pittburgh, PA (about 40 miles to the North), fueling the American Industrial Revolution. Modern Coke processing plants exist in Clairton, PA to the North, as well as Weirton, West Virginia. Returning back toward the Yough. Trail, along the Sheepskin Trail, I notice a side trail, and decide to take it. To my left, I see rows of coke ovens, several are perfectly preserved, while others are open to show the brickwork inside. Fayette County, PA is full of old coke oven rows like this. I peep inside some of the ovens, and even go on top of them. It is important to be careful when venturing above old coke ovens. There were holes in the ground where the gases would have been vented. I watch my step and peer down into the ovens from above. The height of the ovens is about 5' or so, requiring me to stoop slightly to enter the half ovens. When it became impractical to transport coal to coke ovens, the ovens were abandoned as new ovens were built closer to where coal was being mined. After a thorough investigation of the coke ovens, I head back past the rail yard to the Yough. Trail (GAP), and go South along a wild and isolated section of the Youghiogheny River for about 5-6 miles. I soon notice a waterfall, just off the trail. I drop my bike, and check it out. When I arrive at the waterfall, I notice that the water runs through a horse shoe shaped tunnel, under the bike trail (which would have been used by trains to move the coal and coke mined and produced in the region). I head back onto the bike trail, and continue South until I get hungry and the wet muddy trail, which is shaded deep inside of Chestnut Ridge (Laurel Mountains), makes further travel too difficult. I timelapse some of the ride back to 1.4X the actual speed, since I was moving very slowly.
I Found The USA's Poorest Town: ALLIGATOR, MISSISSIPPI - Also, I Toured Helena, AR (A Mini Gary, IN)
I visited these small towns:
Alligator, Mississippi
Friars Point, Mississippi
Helena - West Helena, Arkansas
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Abandoned Beehive Coke Ovens West Leisenring Connellsville Uniontown Pennsylvania Coal History
Here is a good example of Beehive coke ovens that are still in pretty good shape. Leisenring No. 2 coke works probably went cold during the great depression, but then due to the need for steel during world war 2 they were fired up again. The faces of the ovens most likely had fallen apart and had to be rebuilt--thus the straight brick opening versus the cut stone that you would usually see. visit for more information!
Worst RV Campground Ever // (And How we Saved our Weekend!)
***SHADY GROVE CAMPGROUND, DENVER PA***
One of our biggest camping fears came to life this past weekend as we pulled into possibly the worlds worst RV campground. While the spots were tight, the sewer connections were not and we found ourselves in a bad camping situation pretty quickly.
After a confusing run in with some of the seasonal campers, we decided it wasn't worth the stress we had to save our weekend - and in this case we only had one option. To hook our Shadow Cruiser Travel Trailer back up and head home.
Currently holding the record for our shortest camping trip (19 hours between check in and check out) it taught us a lot about vetting campgrounds, when to call it quits, and what red flags to look out for when looking for a place to camp with our travel trailer.
***SHADY GROVE CAMPGROUND, DENVER PA***
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Who us? Oh. Why thank you for asking - We’re Frank and Tori. We’re always looking for a new adventure or an excellent place to hang out with our two dogs. After purchasing our travel trailer 2 years ago, we have fallen head over heels with the RV Lifestyle. While not fulltimers, we do look for every opportunity we can to hit the road. Look for new videos and vlogs every Monday as we camp around the Northeast region of the US!
BIKE TOURING 6 DAYS | Great Allegheny Passage and the C&O Canal Towpath (full trail 340 miles )
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The Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Trail is a must-visit destination for all nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. The 335-mile trail passes through the Appalachian Mountains, offering breathtaking views of the surrounding forests, rivers, and wildlife. The trail is perfect for hiking, biking, and camping, and features a variety of historical sites, including old railroad tunnels and locks. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a long-distance adventure, the Great Allegheny Passage and C&O Canal Trail is an unforgettable experience that you won't want to miss.
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11:11 day 2 connellsville to cumberland md
26:15 day 3 cumberland to little orleans
32:52 day 4 little orleans to williamsport
37:40 day 5 williamsport to calico rocks
46:09 day 6 calico rocks to washington dc
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The Great Allegheny Passage (Episode 10)
Join me for my 10th GAP adventure. That’s right: I can’t get enough of this trail. The Great Allegheny Passage never fails to surprise me and teach me new lessons. Headed east to west, I thoroughly enjoyed the tail end of fall weather and what felt like the beginning of winter.
The Adventure:
0:00:22 Day 1: Cumberland to Rockwood
0:32:06 Day 2: Rockwood to Connellsville
1:15:20 Day 3: Connellsville to Pittsburgh
FAQs:
0:14:27 Can I ride the GAP?
0:17:14 How’s the elevation on the GAP?
0:18:44 What’s YOUR preference for going east to west or west to east?
1:08:19 What kind of bike do I need for the GAP?
1:10:00 Where should I stay on the GAP?
1:12:00 How many days does it take to ride the GAP?
1:31:19 What’s the best way to get to the GAP?
1:37:08 Where can I park on the GAP?
1:38:09 What about the C&O towpath trail?
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Just a Few More Steps (Jordan Freehling)
Cold Train (Locator)
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Desolation (Roniit)
When I am Weak (Ross Fishburn)
A Reverie for the Lost Things (The Soundkeeper)
Morning Walk (Valedictorian)
Show Me The Way Home (VEAUX)
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Seriously Sketchy Abandoned Buildings... - GAP TRAIL Part 4 - Dravo to Connellsville
another day another bike ride. there is so much old stuff to see on the Great Allegheny Trail, and I'm loving it. the trail is so taken care of and it's a real dream to ride. enjoy the video.
1-25-2019 Connellsville, PA from the Youghiogheny River Bike Trail N., Geese, & x-country skiing
After work on January 25, 2019, I decided to cross country ski on the Youghiogheny River Trail (part of the Great Allegheny Passage), which connects Pittsburgh to Cumberland, Maryland. There the C & O Canal Trail begins and goes to Washington DC. This night, I wasn't sure if there would be enough snow to ski on. I looked around, discovered lots of interesting art, and a gaggle of aggressive geese that appeared suddenly in a park (I had passed just before). I heard them fly away just after passing the park a 3rd time to begin the cross country skiing. I skiied about 5 miles, but since I had to film with my phone, and it was dark or getting dark then entire time I skiied North and Back (5 miles total), most of the movie is before the actual skiing. The sunsets on the Youghiogheny River are always so serene and beautiful, especially in winter. The temperature ranged from 25 degrees to 19 degrees Farinheit (-4 to -8C )
Day 6, Rockwood - Connellsville. Cycling across America - The TransAm Eastern Express Bike Route.
The GAP trail continues: second day on this unpaved trail (former railway) towards the town on Connellsville, Pennsylvania. As the weather improves, the beauty of the scenery around me finally popped up.
PA 711 NB Connellsville to Normalville
Travling PA 711 (Snyder Street and later Springfield Pike) from the Northern Termini of PA Truck 711 in Connellsville, Fayette Connty to the southern junction of PA 381 in Normalville, Springfield Township, Fayette County whle climbing Chestnut Ridge Summit and descending into the Indian Creek Valley.
The City of Uniontown Fayette County, Pennsylvania - Appalachian Trends
Uniontown is a city in Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States, 46 miles southeast of Pittsburgh and part of the Greater Pittsburgh Region. Featuring Shots of the Fayette County Historic Court House.
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Justin Enany Swimming at South Connellsville Beach
Here's Justin swimming in the Yough at South Connellsville Beach.
Uniontown Gallatin Avenue Southbound US 119 to US 40 BR West Main Street
Traveling the length of North Gallatin Avenue from US 119 at the Connellsville Street Exit to Main Street (Business US Route 40 Westbound) in Uniontown, Pennsylvania
Connellsville Street in Dunbar, PA
Traveling down Connellsville Street through Dunbar Borough, Fayette County, Pennsylvania