Synopses & Reviews
Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether youre a visitor or a local looking for something different, let
Pennsylvania Off the Beaten Path show you the Keystone State you never knew existed. Track migrating raptors at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary near Pottsville; climb the 700 stairs of the South Side Slopes for a panoramic view of Pittsburgh; or see and hear nickelodeons, band organs, and music boxes at the DeBence Antique Music World Museum in Franklin. Gaze upon the starry nighttime sky at Pennsylvanias first official Dark Sky Park,” in remarkably remote Cherry Springs State Parkone of the darkest spots in America!
So if youve been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.
Synopsis
Go beyond the usual tourist attractions to discover hidden treasures in the Keystone State.
About the Author
Christine O'Toole is a writer and editor who has written exclusively about Pennsylvania for the Washington Post, USA Today, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, and other publications. A native of Newtown Square, she has lived and worked in Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., and Pittsburgh. She is a contributing writer to Pittsburgh Magazine as well as Mt. Lebanon Magazine in the town where she now lives and works.