Season 2: It’s a Wrap!

Looking back now, it’s so amazing to reflect on all of the wonderful people I have met and all the adventures I was able to experience throughout our great state during Season 2 of Explore PA. In fact, I’m so proud to live and work in PA that I’m thinking of running for Governor! ; )

At every turn on Season 2, we discovered the arts, historical places, and some of the biggest festivals in the state, if not, the country. We also had a chance to celebrate homecomings with some wonderful (and historic) families from Pennsylvania.

It’s all been so fun, but there were some real highlights of the season for me. Perhaps the biggest highlight of all was meeting Pennsylvania’s most famous groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil. All over the world, people know the famous weather prognosticator and I felt very lucky to have not only met Phil, but I got to pat him as well! And since I am a bit of a ham, getting dressed up in authentic Renaissance garb at the Renaissance Faire was such a hoot. Now getting dunked was a bit of a shock…but as they say, when in Rome, do as the Romans do – or in this case, do as Queen Elizabeth and her crew!

But the real stars of Explore PA, and perhaps the ones that experience the most, are our travelers! And what a wonderful group of Pennsylvanians packed their collective bags and headed off for unknown adventures with us! That’s right! Our travelers are surprised with their Explore PA adventures upon arrival…and even when it was skydiving, our travelers were game (thanks to the Montoutes of Norristown for agreeing to that!). We are so happy that all of our families and friends enjoyed their trips, and most of all, discovered parts of PA that they otherwise may not have experienced.
And since there’s lots more ground to cover, history to discover, and artistic treasures to uncover we are on the road again. And Season 3 promises to bring even more to love about fabulous Pennsylvania!