7 Beautiful and Historic Churches to Visit in Pittsburgh
During Pittsburgh’s heyday, it was one of the most popular destinations for immigrants coming to the United States. Each of these immigrant groups left their cultural marks on the city …
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Exporing Northeastern Pennsylvania’s History at the Forty Fort Meeting House
The Forty Fort Meeting House in Luzerne County is easily one of the most unique buildings in all of Pennsylvania. That’s not because of anything flashy. In fact, the meeting …
Discovering Disaster and Hope at the Johnstown Flood National Memorial
Pennsylvania is home to four of the United States’ 30 national memorials. I’ve previously visited the Flight 93 Memorial in Somerset County, the Benjamin Franklin National Memorial, and the Thaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial, …
Discovering Altoona’s Railroading History at the Railroaders Memorial Museum
For as long as it’s been a community, Altoona has been tied to transportation. In fact, it was the Pennsylvania Railroad that founded the town in 1849, as they needed …
Discovering the Life and Times of Immigrant Miners at Eckley Miners’ Village
Northeastern Pennsylvania is home to 95% of the anthracite coal in the Western Hemisphere, and the industry was incredibly important to this region of the state during the 19th and …
Exploring the Past and the Present in Pennsylvania’s Oil Heritage Region (Brought to You by HeritagePA)
This article is brought to you by HeritagePA and is based on my travel experiences in the Oil Heritage Region. Pennsylvania has been home to many world-changing events over the years, …
Exploring the Amazing Beauty, History, and Culture of Pittsburgh’s Cathedral of Learning
Located in Pittsburgh’s Oakland neighborhood is the University of Pittsburgh. The focal point of the campus is the 535-foot-tall Cathedral of Learning, which is located just around the corner from …
Visiting the World’s Second Largest Collection of Catholic Relics at St. Anthony’s Chapel in Pittsburgh
Located high on a hill in the Troy Hill neighborhood of Pittsburgh is one of the state’s most remarkable churches. From the outside, Saint Anthony’s Chapel might be indistinguishable from …
Pizza Crawling Through the Pizza Capital of the World: Old Forge, Pennsylvania
One of the things I love about traveling around Pennsylvania is the local foods that can be found in various corners of the state. While you can find them elsewhere, …
The One Place to Visit in each of Pennsylvania’s 67 Counties
During my travels around PA, I’ve visited multiple spots in all of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties. This makes Uncovering PA the only travel blog or guide that features honest and independent …