Happy 4th Anniversary, UncoveringPA! Here are Our Top 10 Posts of the Past Year
Four years ago, in early August 2013, I started UncoveringPA. My goal with the site was to help me get out there and explore what there was to do around …
Jim Cheney
How to Get to Alpha Falls in McConnells Mill State Park
McConnells Mill State Park in western Pennsylvania’s Lawrence County is home to many beautiful spots. However, one of the most beautiful is Alpha Falls. Alpha Falls (also called Spillway Falls …
5 Beer Gardens in Philadelphia to Enjoy this Summer
One of my favorite things about visiting Philly in the summer is the city’s beer gardens. The beer gardens in Philadelphia have seemingly sprung up everywhere throughout the city. Some …
Hidden History: Inside the Abandoned J.W. Cooper School in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania
Sadly, the JW Cooper School was demolished in early 2024 after a portion of the building collapsed. This article is being left up for posterity. Pennsylvania’s coal country features some …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: Hiking to Sand Run Falls in Tioga County
When outdoor enthusiasts visit Tioga County, Pennsylvania, most head straight to the amazing Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. And while there is no question that the PA Grand Canyon is stunning, there …
21 Pictures that Prove that Eastern State Penitentiary is the Creepiest Place in Philadelphia
There’s no question that Eastern State Penitentiary is the creepiest place in Philadelphia. While there are other creepy spots (most notably the Mütter Museum and Fort Mifflin), nowhere comes close …
Exploring the Mysterious Gravity Hill in Pittsburgh
North Park in Allegheny County is known for many things, but few know about its most remarkable feature: the only Gravity Hill in the Pittsburgh area. Tucked away in the northwestern …
Discovering Revolutionary War History at the Museum of the American Revolution in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, the birthplace of the United States, has long been a major destination for those hoping to learn about the history of the county. In addition to sites like Independence …
Visiting Longwood Gardens: Southeastern Pennsylvania’s Most Beautiful Public Space
Less than an hour outside of downtown Philadelphia, in the suburb of Kennett Square, is one of America’s most impressive outdoor spaces: Longwood Gardens. Open to the public almost continually …
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire: Fun for the Whole Family
As I entered the grounds of the Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, I felt like I was instantly transported to some kind of alternate dimension. A place where …