In this episode, we feature the Kempf family (Dwight, Jill, Caitlin, and Alexandra) from Orefield as they visit the Pittsburgh area.

The Kempfs are a adventurous bunch who enjoy exploring places that are new, different and off the beaten path. Is a trip to Pittsburgh just what they’ve been looking for?

Family Profile:

Kathryn with the Kempf familyMeet the Kempf family! They certainly get around the state with parents Dwight and Jill as the ringleaders and daughters Caitlin and Alexandra just adding to their adventure!

Heralding from Orefield in Lehigh County, they spend their time with Girl Scouts, church activities, and of course, exploring!

They have recently adopted the hobby of geocaching (a type of scavenger hunt for waterproof containers bearing treasure using the containers' exact geographic coordinates and Global Positioning System devices.)


Their journeys have taken them from the falls of Rickett’s Glen to the cold air cave in the Poconos to abandoned railroad tunnels and every conceivable kind of topography you can imagine!

Watch the Kempf’s as they take on their next adventure: Pittsburgh! What will this busy city hold in store for them? Watch and find out!


Meet Host Kathryn Bezella
Itinerary:
Day One   Day Two

Old Economy Village
Guided tour of the six-acre historic site, final home of the Harmony Society, featuring seventeen carefully restored buildings and gardens reflecting "Oekonomie" in the 19th century. Family makes rope the old fashioned way!

 

Station Square
Set at the confluence of the three rivers offering 30 restaurants including Hard Rock Cafe and various specialty retailers.

Senator John Heinz Regional History Center
Step inside a 1790’s log cabin. Discover how immigrants shaped the region. Uncover myths about the Underground Railroad and climb aboard a 1940’s Pittsburgh trolley.

 

National Aviary
Get nose to beak with a flamingo. Talk to a parrot. Travel the world at the National Aviary and visit over 600 exotic and endangered birds in natural habitats.

Mattress Factory: A Museum of Contemporary Art
Since 1977, the Mattress Factory has been hailed the best facility for installation art in the United States.

 

Pittsburgh Glass Center
Pittsburgh Glass Center is an open and comprehensive glass studio dedicated to teaching, creating and promoting glass art.

Andy Warhol Museum
Pop icon Andy Warhol called Pittsburgh home. Now Pittsburgh's home to one of the world's only museums dedicated to a single artist's work. From soup cans to impressions of Marilyn and Elvis, The Andy Warhol Museum features permanent collections of art and archives.

 

Fort Pitt at Point State Park
Located on the original site of Fort Pitt, the museum is a collection of artifacts and interpretive exhibits telling the story of Pittsburgh's founding days and military history.

You can plan your own itinerary at visitPA.com & the
PA Dept. of Conservation and Natural Resources


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