Author: Kalena Thomhave
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PA’s pumpkin paradise: 10 of the biggest pumpkin patches to visit
Visit one of these huge Pa. pumpkin patches to choose your favorite decorative gourd—and maybe even cut it from the vine yourself!
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Falling for foliage: Our favorite places for leaf peeping in Pennsylvania
Your guide to the best places to go leaf peeping in Pennsylvania for stunning fall foliage views.
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Catastrophes in the commonwealth: 6 notable natural disasters in PA history
From one of the worst floods in U.S. history to a strange and deadly layer of smog, Pennsylvania has a long history of resilience in the face of natural disasters.
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Heal your heart in the Steel City: 7 post-breakup activities in Pittsburgh
Seven activities in Pittsburgh that are perfect for healing a broken heart after a bad breakup.
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Get starstruck at PA’s International Dark Sky Park & other dark sky sites
Learn more about Cherry Springs State Park—the only International Dark Sky Park in Pennsylvania—and other dark sky sites across the state.
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Cult following: 5 strange societies & cults with Pennsylvania ties
Learn about the unusual cults and religious groups that have roots in Pennsylvania.
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Pittsburgh’s public art: Follow our mural tour & get inspired
Pittsburgh’s streets are home to dozens of public pieces of art that add color to Steel City. Here’s a mural tour to follow for yourself!
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Planning a PA Halloween: Dress up like a famous Pennsylvanian
This year, make a Halloween costume inspired by famous figures from Pennsylvania.
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Move over, Columbus: How to celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day 2024 in Pa.
Celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day and Native American cultures at these events, festivals, and museums throughout Pennsylvania.
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Why Ligonier is the best small town in Pa. to spend a fall day in
Visit the small town of Ligonier this fall to enjoy colorful foliage, a happening town festival, and autumnal activities like a corn maze.