Tasting the Delicious Chocolates at Pulakos Chocolates in Erie
When you think of chocolate in Pennsylvania, there’s a good chance that Hershey’s comes to mind (unless you are from certain parts of Lancaster County and think of Wilbur’s). However, …
Visiting the White Cliffs of Conoy: Lancaster County’s Strangest Outdoor Adventure
I’m always on the lookout for exciting things to see and do, especially when they are close to my home in Harrisburg. So, when I heard about a fun outdoor destination …
Learning about the First Billion Dollar Oil Field by Visiting the Penn-Brad Oil Museum
In 1881, the business of oil drilling was still relatively new. After all, it had been just 22 years since Edwin Drake drilled the world’s first commercial well near Titusville, …
Visiting the Lake Shore Railway Museum: An Amazing Place for Train Fans
Tucked away near the northwestern border of Pennsylvania, as far away as you can get from places like Philadelphia and Harrisburg while still staying in PA, is one of the …
Visiting the National Constitution Center: A Skippable Pep Rally for the US Constitution
Visitors to Philadelphia often make it a point to stop by Independence Hall to see the building where, on July 4, 1776, the United States declared its independence from Great …
Visiting the Pennsylvania Trolley Museum
If you haven’t figured it out yet from reading this site, I’m a huge train nut. Whenever I visit a new part of Pennsylvania, I always look for any museums …
How to Get to Springfield Falls in Mercer County, PA
From the photos I had seen online, Springfield Falls in Mercer County looked like one of the most interesting waterfalls in Pennsylvania. At roughly 20-feet high and 40-feet wide, Springfield …
UncoveringPA Turns 1! Recapping Our First Year
Today is a very special day! One year ago, on August 6, 2013, I published my first article on UncoveringPA, launching what has quickly become Pennsylvania’s top travel blog! Since …
Setting Sail for the Erie Maritime Museum and the Flagship Niagara
When I first found out that Erie had a maritime museum, I was a bit confused. After all, Erie is more than six hours by car from the Atlantic Ocean. The …
Getting Close to the Animals at Living Treasures Wild Animal Park in the Laurel Highlands
When it comes to zoos in Pennsylvania, the Philadelphia Zoo, the Pittsburgh Zoo, and the National Aviary get most of the attention. However, there are several other wildlife parks in …