We recently kicked off the 2025 Ice Cream Trail at Destiny Dairy Bar, one of 51 sweet stops for a Great American Getaway.
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding and Department of Community and Economic Development Secretary Rick Siger, Sen. Greg Rothman and I had a sweet start to summer at Destiny Dairy Bar, one of 51 PA Preferred® creameries featured this year on Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail.
Scooped: An Ice Cream Trail has inspired Pennsylvania dairy-centered adventures, connecting farm families and ice cream lovers, every summer since 2018. A partnership of the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture’s PA Preferred® program, DCED’s Tourism Office, and Center for Dairy Excellence, the 2025 trail will take visitors all across Pennsylvania to more exciting dairy destinations than ever.
Destiny Dairy Bar, at Stover Farms in our district, offers visitors a chance to feed calves, pet animals in a petting zoo and experience a slice of life on a working, third-generation dairy farm. A rotating menu of ice cream and milk flavors is served with a side of education about the benefits of A2 milk and how it differs from other products.
“I’m honored to host the kickoff of the Scooped Ice Cream Trail right here at Destiny Dairy Bar. This trail is all about celebrating the small, local creameries that pour their heart into every scoop,” said Destiny Dairy Bar Owner and Stover Farms Herd Manager Amy Brickner, “For me, it’s about more than just great ice cream — it’s about helping families connect where their food comes from and create memories that last a lifetime. We love seeing kids meet the cows, try new flavors and experience the farm in a hands-on way. Hosting this event is a sweet way to share our passion for dairy and community with visitors from all over the Commonwealth!”
Travelers on the Ice Cream Trail can plan their adventures, learn about participating creameries, and sign up for free at visitpa.com/scooped. Dedicated dairy lovers can accumulate points by visiting trail stops and making purchases. Points accumulated from May 30 to Sept. 7 earn prizes through the digital passport. Prizes include a commemorative metal tumbler for six stops, and for 10 stops, an entry into a grand prize drawing to win an overnight getaway to Lancaster County to experience “life on the farm.” Redeeming points from 16 trail stops can earn both the tumbler and an entry to win the grand prize.
With 4,940 dairy farms and 468,000 cows producing 10 billion pounds of milk each year — about 2,501 gallons per cow — Pennsylvania ranks eighth in milk production nationally. Pennsylvania’s dairy industry provides more than 47,000 jobs and supports our state economy to the tune of $11.8 billion annually. Pennsylvania also ranks sixth in number of dairy cows, second in butter production, third in ice cream and Swiss cheese, and fourth in sour cream.
Those who embark on the Ice Cream Trail are encouraged to share every sweet stop with #PAScoops on visitpa.com’s Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or Pinterest.
