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The Pennsylvania Farm Show Where Farmers and Curious Visitors Gather

One of several entrances to the sprawling Farm Show Complex.This month I decided to take the plunge and write about something that's a big deal around these parts and that's the Pennsylvania Farm Show,...

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Visiting The House of the Man Who Discovered Oxygen

Pennsylvania winters are notoriously cold so that many historical sites shut down for a few months. As you know, I enjoy writing about history, so I saved this story about the Joseph Priestley House in...

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History, Shopping, Art and More Await in Havre de Grace

The Concord Point Light HouseI learned about Havre de Grace, Maryland from a local meteorologist, which is a bit of a strange way to happen upon a place. He’d trace his finger along the map and say,...

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Myrtle Beach for Landlubbers

If you're puzzled about the title of this blog post, allow me to explain. I've never been a sunworshipper due to my fair skin and I've always been too uncomfortable and impatient to even "work" on a...

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The Past Comes Alive at Lancaster's Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum

Many people who are born in Pennsylvania can claim at least some German ancestry and I'm one of them, so a visit to Lancaster's Landis Valley Village and Farm Museum felt a little like old home week as...

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Learning about the Pennsylvania Dutch Culture at the Annual Kutztown Fair

It’s nearly impossible to visit the Kutztown area without absorbing at least a little knowledge about the region’s rich Pennsylvania Dutch heritage. To this day, the town is rife with remembrances of a...

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A Summer Day with the Stooges

I have a friend who is a Three Stooges fan. Over the years, he'd remind me of this by remarking on my Facebook posts with various Stooges comments, or short clips from the well-known comedians, so when...

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Montgomery County Maryland--A Multi-Faceted Vacation Destination

The beautiful Strathmore Music Center in North Bethesda Credit: Strathmore  Those who are always on the lookout for things to do during a three-day weekend may wish to consider visiting Montgomery...

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Discover Annapolis: History, Attractions and More in Maryland's Capital

Boats docked on Spa Creek in Eastport Annapolis with the Naval Academy in the background.Courtesy: Visit Annapolis & Anne Arundel CountyAnnapolis, which is the capital city of Maryland, is safe,...

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Exploring Delaware Water Gap and Stroudsburg: Nature's Beauty and Small-Town Fun

My knowledge of Pennsylvania is vast, or at least I thought so. That is, until I stumbled upon some information while researching places where the fall foliage display is the most dramatic. It turns...

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Visiting the National Shrine Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes in Emmittsburg

The golden statue of Mary, right outside the new visitors' center.In 2017, I visited a beautiful landmark in Maryland I that I passed by for so many years. Almost every time I traveled through the...

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Sunshine State Journey--a Trip through the East Central Coast of Florida

A few weeks ago, my husband and I embarked upon a trip that enabled us to, once again, explore a state that promises something around every corner. This time our excursion took us to Titusville, where...

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New Beyond the Battle Museum in Gettysburg Brings History Alive

In a darkened parlor, the thundering ka-boom of cannons and the whizzing of bullets spark imaginations. Floorboards shake, as the occasional bullet strikes the side of the home and anxious voices in...

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Romantic Retreat: Maryland's Antrim 1844 Is a Luxe Getaway You Won't Soon Forget

Gentlemen: If you want to knock it out of the park on Valentine’s Day, you can do what my husband did and take your wives to Antrim 1844 in Taneytown, Maryland for a romantic getaway.I don't usually...

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The Olympics of Water Tasting in Berkeley Springs West Virginia

About four years ago I wrote about my experience with water tasting for this site. Because so much time has passed since then, I decide to revisit the subject since I returned to Berkeley Springs this...

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A Whirlwind Tour of Martha's Vineyard

Over the years, I've heard a lot about Martha's Vineyard, but it took a visit for me to understand more about the island inhabited by notable people like Spike Lee, James Taylor, David Letterman and...

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The Breakers: A Magnificent "Summer Getaway" by the Sea in Rhode Island

When it comes to "summer getaways" most of us are happy to retire to a 500-square-foot hotel room, but that certainly wasn't the case with the Gilded Age's rich and famous like the Vanderbilts.Several...

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Returning to Pittsburgh for a Culinary, Artistic and Botanical Adventure

Located in Western Pennsylvania and situated at the confluence of the Monongahela, Allegheny and Ohio Rivers, the scenic city of Pittsburgh is a must see in the Northeast.My husband and I visited the...

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New Haven Connecticut: Home to Yale and the Oldest University Art Museum in...

View from the Omni's Bar 19.Visiting New Haven, Connecticut was one of the highlights of my summer. My husband and I stayed at the Omni Hotel located at 155 Temple Street because of its convenient...

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Exploring Local Treasures in the Sandwich Massachusetts Area

A few weeks ago, I had the opportunity to visit Sandwich, MA, the oldest town on Cape Cod, and explore two of the Cape Cod-area educational treasures: the Sandwich Glass Museum, which celebrates...

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Food, Drink and DIY in the Roanoke Region

Black Dog Salvage is a business that gave life to a reality show.If you're a DIY'er or simply enjoy poking around salvage shops, then you'll be in your element at Black Dog Salvage in Roanoke,...

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Revisiting the Roanoke Region

Last month I wrote about things to do in Roanoke, like visiting Black Dog Salvage and it's beautiful Bed and Breakfast, indulging in artisan spirits at Twin Creeks Distillery and enjoying the delicious...

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Beholding the Beautiful State of Utah

Bridal Veil FallsAs a kid, my only reference to Utah was watching Donny and Marie Osmond on TV. Later, shows like Sister Wives (don’t judge) showcased the state’s stunning landscapes in the background...

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Hershey AACA Pays Tribute to Antique Automobiles

When parents take their kids to Hershey Park, they aren't always aware that a world-class automotive museum is virtually right around the corner. The Kissmobile welcomes visitors.The Antique Automobile...

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How a PA Boom Town with an Unlikely Name Gave Rise to the Petroleum Industry

This blog entry has nothing whatsoever to do with cheese plates, nor room service--quite the opposite. Yet it's a story I felt like sharing due to its interesting backstory and it seemed easiest this...

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