Lit by Lightning" describes Thorpe's football breakthrough with the Carlisle Indian School against Penn in 1907.

HISTORY's latest sports documentary focuses on Jim Thorpe, who was voted the greatest athlete of the first half-century in ...

Wildfires burned thousands of acres this spring in Pennsylvania and are a reminder of the importance of forests. Now there's ...

A new documentary celebrating one of the greatest athletes of all time, Jim Thorpe, premieres on The History Channel on ...

Lit by Lightning' examines the multi-sport Native American athlete's unmatched achievements, which he accomplished despite ...

Once a quiet reminder of the past, the former Maple Tree Inn has become something more — a hub of movement, mentorship and ...

Noah Geiser is finally feeling like himself again. After months of physical therapy, setbacks, and soul-searching, the Jim Thorpe graduate has been cleared to return to the sport he loves. And just ...

Explore the enchanting similarities between Jim Thorpe, PA and Switzerland, from breathtaking views to iconic Victorian ...

The town sits at the gateway to Lehigh Gorge State Park, a 6,107-acre paradise for outdoor enthusiasts. Dramatic cliffs rise alongside the Lehigh River as it cuts through the mountains, creating a ...

A wildfire in Pennsylvania has burned hundreds of acres as firefighters work to contain it. The Packerton Fire, which is also known as the Jim Thorpe Fire or Bear Mountain Fire, set 426 acres ...

JIM THORPE, Pa. — For a great weekend trip from Baltimore, look no farther than Jim Thorpe, a small town in Pennsylvania, where you can tour a coal mine, ride in a sidecar or even stay the night ...

But his widow had other ideas, and she struck a deal: she gave her late husband's body to a down-on-its-luck region of the Poconos, and the resort town of Jim Thorpe, Pa., was born.