Riding Streetcars at the Rockhill Trolley Museum in Huntingdon County, PA
The rural countryside of Huntingdon County is a bit of a strange place for a trolley museum. After all, trolleys used to run in large cities and out to their …
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How to Get to the Waterfalls at Salt Springs State Park
Throughout Pennsylvania, there are many hidden creeks that entice waterfall lovers. Hiking along these streams, hidden waterfalls come into view. However, to reach these hidden waterfalls, you have to hike where there …
Learning the History and Ideals of Little League at the World of Little League Museum
Every summer, the eyes of the nation turn to the small borough of South Williamsport, Pennsylvania, as the best Little League baseball players from around the world compete for the …
The Coudersport Ice Mine: Pennsylvania’s Coolest Natural Oddity
Tucked away in the rolling hills of Potter County is one of the oddest natural wonders in Pennsylvania: The Coudersport Ice Mine. The ice mine was discovered by prospectors searching for …
Exploring the Simplicity of Beauty of Art at the Brandywine River Museum of Art
I’ve been to a lot of different art museums in Pennsylvania. Many of these grand institutions are held in buildings of equal grandeur. Buildings that seem like they could be …
Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland: A Reptile Lover’s Dream Come True
In many zoos around the country, reptiles are relegated to a single building in the back corner. True, many take the time to see the snakes, gators, and lizards housed …
10 Fun Places to Visit on a Rainy Day at Ohiopyle State Park
There’s little worse than visiting a great outdoor destination like Ohiopyle State Park and having it rain. Thoughts of basking in the sunshine and hiking through beautiful forests get replaced with questions …
Happy 2nd Anniversary, UncoveringPA! Check Out Our Most Read Articles of the Past Year
Today, August 5th, 2015, marks the second anniversary of the founding of UncoveringPA.com. Since our first post two years ago, UncoveringPA has featured articles about nearly 60 of Pennsylvania’s 67 …
Stepping Back in Time with a Visit to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania
I’ve been to many downtowns all throughout Pennsylvania. However, I’ve very rarely come across one that’s as charming as downtown Wellsboro. Located in north-central Pennsylvania’s Tioga County, Wellsboro is the …
Exploring the W.A. Young and Sons Machine Shop and Foundry in Rices Landing, Pennsylvania
When it was first suggested that I visit an old machine shop and foundry along the banks of the Monongahela River in Greene County, I figured there really wouldn’t be …