Learning Local History at Beaver County’s Vicary Mansion
I’ve been to many historical society museums in Pennsylvania, but none have been quite like the Captain William Vicary Mansion in Beaver County. That’s because, instead of providing a simple …
Uncovering the History of Logging at the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods,” a fact which is likely unsurprising to anyone that’s traveled through Pennsylvania’s northern tier. Looking out over the landscape, trees stretch as far as …
How to Get to Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace in Venango County
Visiting Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace near Emlenton, Pennsylvania, had been on my list for a long time. In fact, I had tried to visit them during a previous visit …
Checking Out Antique Radios at Check’s Radio Museum
Located near the northern corner of Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, in what can only be described as the middle of nowhere, is one of the state’s best personal collections of museum-quality …
Pittsburgh’s Bicycle Heaven: The World’s Largest Bicycle Museum
Tucked away in an industrial park along the edges of the Ohio River in Pittsburgh’s Chateau neighborhood sits one of the city’s least-known museums: Bicycle Heaven. Even before entering Bicycle …
9 Awesome Things to Do in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Located just south of Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania, Crawford County is often overlooked by travelers heading through the region. Some might recognize the area for its historic Crawford County PA …
Visiting the Six Graves of Baseball Hall of Famers Buried in Pittsburgh
Baseball has a rich history in Pittsburgh, with professional baseball in the city dating back to 1876. However, it wasn’t until 1887 that the team joined the National League as …
UncoveringPA’s Top 10 Pennsylvania Travel Photos of 2015
I recently finished counting down the top 31 photos of 2015 on the UncoveringPA Facebook page, and thought I’d take the time to give you a bit more information about …
Discovering Gettysburg’s Foodie Side with Savor Gettysburg Food Tours
For over 150 years, Gettysburg has been primarily known for one thing: war. Millions flock every year to this small Adams County borough to learn about one of the Civil …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Falls of George W. Childs Park
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area of the Poconos Mountains is known for its beautiful natural scenery and impressive waterfalls. Visitors come from all over the region to see …