Overlooking Pittsburgh from Mount Washington: The Best Urban Vista in the World
During my travels around the world, I’ve visited more than 30 countries and hundreds of different cities. However, I’m not sure if I’ve ever visited a city that had a …
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UncoveringPA’s Top 10 Pennsylvania Travel Photos of 2014
2014 was a huge year for UncoveringPA. During 2014, I visited 39 different counties in Pennsylvania and was on the road for more than 50 days. During all those travels …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Sullivan County, Pennsylvania
Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, is one of the most rural and most beautiful areas of the state. Home to many great waterfalls, hiking trails, and quaint small towns, Sullivan County has …
Learning About Philly’s Strangest Tradition by Visiting the Mummers Museum
Pennsylvania has many strange traditions, but very, very few are as weird as the Mummers of Philadelphia. Part fraternal order, part performing arts group, the Mummers put on a yearly …
Tasting the Fantastic Moonshine at Blackbird Distillery in Jefferson County
There’s a new craze sweeping the Pennsylvania alcohol scene: craft distilleries. Since 2005, when Philadelphia Distilling opened the first distillery in Pennsylvania since prohibition, there has been an increasing number …
Learning History and Smashing Misconceptions by Visiting Washington Crossing Historic Park
On Christmas night, 1776, Continental Army General George Washington executed one of the most daring raids in military history. On that night, in a terrible winter storm, Washington and 2,400 …
Learning about the Legacy of Washington’s Army by Visiting Valley Forge National Park
The fall of 1777 was not kind to George Washington and his Continental Army. Over the course of several months, Washington’s army had lost the United States capital city of …
3 Wineries You Should Visit on Your Next Trip to the Pennsylvania Wilds
With over 150 wineries in Pennsylvania, you are never far from one, no matter where in the state you travel. So, when I visited the largely rural Pennsylvania Wilds, I …
Visiting Philly’s Wanamaker Organ: The Largest, Functional Pipe Organ in the World
Philly is known for many things, but few seem to know that it’s home to the largest, functional pipe organ in the world. And while you would expect this to …
Uncovering the Legacy of a Legend While Visiting the Jimmy Stewart Museum in Indiana, Pennsylvania
There have been many famous entertainers to come out of Pennsylvania. However, few have attained as much acclaim and long-lasting fame as Indiana County native Jimmy Stewart. Born to a …