Everything Laporte is known for
9 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.
Pull over for a minute and imagine a Gilded Age escape. Eagles Mere was *the* place to be for wealthy families seeking respite from city life. In the late 1800s, families flocked here, drawn by the pristine lake and…
Get ready to step back in time as you approach the Sonestown Covered Bridge, a charming relic of Pennsylvania's past. This bridge isn't just a way to cross Muncy Creek; it's a portal to the mid-1800s. Around 1850, this…
They call this place Worlds End, and standing here, surrounded by the Loyalsock Creek valley, you can almost see why. It feels remote, a world apart. The name 'Worlds End' has been used for this area since at least…
Drive through this picturesque covered bridge, a reminder of 19th-century craftsmanship. The Forksville Covered Bridge was built in 1850 over Loyalsock Creek. It's a Burr arch truss bridge, a design known for its…
Marvel at this beautiful, old bridge – it’s more than just a way to cross the Loyalsock Creek; it's a survivor from a time when covered bridges dotted the Pennsylvania landscape. The Hillsgrove Covered Bridge was built…
Pull over near Ganoga Lake and you'll be face-to-face with a piece of Sullivan County history: the Clemuel Ricketts Mansion. Built in the early 1850s, this sandstone house was more than just a home. It served as a…
Get ready to cross the Creasyville Covered Bridge, a charming wooden tunnel that whispers tales from Columbia County's past. This isn't just any bridge; it's a living piece of history, built way back in 1881. Imagine…
This little bridge isn't just a way across the creek; it's a survivor from a time when Columbia County was a patchwork of small communities. Built in 1876, the Jud Christie Covered Bridge, also known as the Jud…
This isn't just another covered bridge; it's a survivor from a time when these wooden structures were vital arteries for rural communities. The Sam Eckman Covered Bridge, officially Bridge No. 92, was built in 1876. It…