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On the Road in Boyertown

By Lisa Haggerty on Oct. 24, 2017

by Wendy Royal Where & When Pennsylvania's Travel Guide There’s a funny thing I’ve learned in the 15 years of writing about Pennsylvania. Hidden in every small town is a big story. This one is no exception; just ask one of the locals, they'll be happy to tell you. With a population of…

Five Reasons to Visit PA's Americana Region this weekend

By Lisa Haggerty on Oct. 04, 2017

Looking for an excuse to get away? How about five? We listed five reasons to visit Pennsylvania's Americana Region this weekend. Take advantage of the great weather and come enjoy our beautiful region. Once here, you'll find plenty more ways to spend your time, like shopping our Main Streets, dining…

October arrives in Pennsylvania’s American Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 28, 2017

Hold onto your hats! This weekend, October arrives in Pennsylvania’s American Region amid a flurry of activities. The next few days and nights are busy indeed. They're packed with heritage, culture, tradition, and fun. The best part is no one has been left out of the fun and festivities. The weekend…

Reading Liederkranz in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 26, 2017

By Bryan Hay Gemütlichkeit doesn’t translate well into English, but you’ll find its meaning in abundance at the Reading Liederkranz. Since 1885, when a group of men gathered for a birthday party, to sing German songs and reconnect to their native Germany, the Reading Liederkranz has been doling out…

Favorite fall events & Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Sep. 22, 2017

Fall has arrived and Pennsylvania's Americana Region welcomes the activities and happenings that coincide with the season. This first weekend of fall, attend some of the region's favorite annual events, plus a few new additions. It’s a busy weekend filled with cars, festivals, and fairs, with some…

Historic Hamburg in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Aug. 25, 2017

by Bryan Hay Classic mountain towns dot the nation’s landscape — Estes Park, Colorado, Lake George, New York, Gatlinburg, Tennesse. Count Hamburg, at the foothills of the Appalachians in Pennsylvania's Americana Region among them. As I stood looking north along the main drag on a recent Saturday…

Reading Radsport Festival in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Aug. 18, 2017

Reading Radsport Festival continues the tradition of professional bike racing in Berk County This September, Reading Radsport Festival will see hundreds of cyclists from the region, and all over the world race up Mount Penn on Friday evening, September 8th. The very next day, they will race in a…

Conrad Weiser & PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 27, 2017

I've probably driven past the Rehersburg exit on I-78 a million times, each time wondering about the Conrad Weiser Homestead sign. A history buff, my instincts almost always lead me to try to find out about the people and places unknown to me, but Conrad Weiser, for whatever reason, has been…

Visit Pioneer Tunnel in Pennsylvania's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 18, 2017

EXPLORING THE HISTORY OF PA’S COAL FIELDS AT THE PIONEER TUNNEL COAL MINE AND STEAM TRAIN IN ASHLAND By Jim Cheney UncoveringPa.com Located in the heart of Pennsylvania’s anthracite coal region, Ashland is one of many communities that once relied on the coal industry. From 1911-1931, the Pioneer Tunnel…

A Covered Bridge Trail in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Jul. 11, 2017

If you love history and enjoy exploring country roads then add Pennsylvania's Americana Region's Covered Bridge Trail to your to-do list this summer or fall. Most of the historic structures you will see on the trail were built well over a century ago. They functioned to protect the wooden floors of…

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