I wasn’t always a guy who spent his weekends wandering through Pennsylvania’s historical landmarks. For years, I took the beauty of Upper Salford Township for granted. It wasn’t until my late 20s that I started slowing down and noticing the stories hidden in plain sight: the old mills tucked away in the woods, the whispers of revolutionary battles in the fields, and the charm of colonial towns frozen in time.
That curiosity turned into a passion, and before I knew it, I was mapping out weekend getaways to explore historic sites all over the state and beyond. Wandering through the sprawling fields of Gettysburg or standing quietly among forgotten headstones in Montgomery County’s countryside made me aware of a deep connection to the past—moments that have brought me joy and purpose. Sharing those experiences with others, helping them retrace my footsteps and soak in the sights, gives me a sense of fulfillment.
But this space isn’t just about my story. It’s about helping you find your own moments of discovery, whether exploring a hidden gem in your hometown or stepping back in time to a place you’ve always wanted to visit.
Whether you’re looking for a guide to Upper Salford Township’s hidden gems or inspiration for a weekend road trip, your friend, Leo Orloski in Pennsylvania, will share what I’ve learned (and the mistakes I’ve made!) along the way.
“It’s not what you look at that matters. It’s what you see.”
Henry David Thoreau“Travel far enough, you meet yourself.”
David Mitchell“History is not the past but a map of the past, drawn from a particular point of view, to be useful to the modern traveller.”
Henry Glassie“History is who we are and why we are the way we are.”
David McCullough“If you want to understand today you have to search yesterday.”
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“The world is a book and those who do not travel read only one page.”
Augustine of Hippo