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National Treasure Meets Local History: An Interview with Adam Zurn of Uncharted Lancaster
Adam Zurn turned a missing pioneer cemetery into Uncharted Lancaster, a site of scavenger hunts, deep-dive local history, and guided tours through Lancaster County's tunnels, ravines, and forgotten places. We talked about how he builds adventures, what locals get wrong about covered bridges, and why he's still on Team Goonies.
Amish Holidays in Lancaster County: 2026 Dates and What's Closed
Lancaster County's Old Order Amish and Mennonite community keeps a calendar of religious holidays when many Amish-owned businesses close. Here are the 2026 dates, including movable feasts like Ascension Day (May 14), and what to expect when you visit.
Where to See Fireworks in Lancaster County, 2026
Every fireworks display in Lancaster County for summer 2026: the five big July 4 events (Long's Park, Lititz, Marietta, Junction Center, Star Barn) and the every-Saturday show at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm from May through October.
Things to Do in Bird-in-Hand, PA: The Complete Village Guide
Bird-in-Hand is a working Amish village twelve miles east of Lancaster. The complete guide: where to eat, shop, stay, and what to do, organized as a day-plan you can actually use.
Best Amusement Parks Near Lancaster PA (and What to Pick by Kid Age)
Dutch Wonderland, Cherry Crest, mini golf, plus the three regional headliners (Hersheypark, Knoebels, Dorney) within a long lunch drive. With a "how to pick by age" cheat sheet.
Lancaster County Covered Bridges: A Driving Tour of All 28
Lancaster County has 28 surviving covered bridges, more than any other county in Pennsylvania. A working tour of all of them, including the half-day loop most photographers actually drive.
Best Breakfast in Lancaster County PA: 14 Spots Locals Love
Where Lancaster locals actually eat breakfast: downtown coffee shops, Amish bakeries, farm B&Bs, and Sunday brunch spots. Hand-picked from 2,500+ businesses, sorted by what you want to do that morning.
Lancaster Fringe Festival 2026: A Four-Day Guide to Downtown's First Fringe
Lancaster's inaugural Fringe Festival runs May 21 to 24, 2026: 70+ acts across 20 downtown venues, a $10 wristband, and Pay-What-You-Decide ticketing.
The Perfect Lancaster County Weekend Getaway: A 48-Hour Itinerary
A two-day itinerary for first-time visitors and seasoned returnees alike — downtown Lancaster Friday night, Amish Country and pretzel factories on Saturday, covered bridges and a leisurely Sunday brunch. Real stops, walkable distances, no fluff.
Ascension Day Among the Lancaster County Amish
Forty days after Easter, the Plain communities of Lancaster County set work aside and keep Ascension Day as a fasting holiday. In 2026 it falls on Thursday, May 14. Here's what it means, and what visitors should expect from Amish Country that day.
Pretzel Tours & the Best Pretzels in Lancaster County
Lancaster County is the pretzel capital of America, 80% of U.S. pretzels come from Pennsylvania. Here's where to tour, twist your own, and eat the freshest pretzels in the county.
The Lancaster County Bucket List: 73 Things to Do
The original Lancaster County bucket list, 73 experiences from tubing the Pequea to spelunking Cold Cave, buying cup cheese at Central Market, and racing goats in Falmouth. How many have you checked off?