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Anxious for a Little "We" Time? The Poconos Await
Fall is a lovely time here in Pennsylvania. The weather is perfect for outdoor activities and the leaves enchant with a vibrant display of color. For those of us who dread cold weather, it's also a...
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Mister Rogers’ Trail Celebrates a Man and His Message
Fred Rogers gathers around the piano with his mother, sister, grandfather and grandmotherFred Rogers may no longer be with us, but his memory lives on in the hearts of many. With the release of the...
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Enjoying a Taste of Sunshine City in St. Petersburg, Florida
This is one of many murals that can be seen around "St. Pete."This exhibit at the St. Petersburg Museum of History tells the story of an editor who gave away free newspapers every day the sun refused...
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8 Reasons to Visit Nemacolin
The "Fat Bird" mascot welcomes visitors to Nemacolin Woodlands Resort.Nestled in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands about 70 miles southeast of Pittsburgh in Fayette County is the Nemacolin Woodlands...
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Daytripping in Historic Lancaster
I'm always amazed at people who enjoy winter. To me, there's not much to like, from the frigid temps, to the all-too-short days, to the fact that many historic destinations close down for months. I...
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Four Days in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus Skyline. Courtesy: Brand ColumbusHere in Pennsylvania, so many of us are looking forward to spring and making plans for warmer weather. If you're deciding where to go this year, you may want...
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A Stay at an Amish Tobacco Farm-Turned Luxury Inn, Paired with an...
I'm a big fan of Valentine's Day, mainly because requests that are shot down during the rest of the year have a better chance of making it past the "absolutely not" stage. I have to thank my husband...
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Rockets, Alligators and Roseated Spoonbills on NASA Land in Florida
As the saying goes...the best-laid plans of mice and men often go awry (h/t Robert Burns). Such was the case during a short trip to Florida's "Space Coast" in mid March. Our plans were rather simple:...
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History, Mystery, Art and More in Boonsboro and Beyond
Last year, during the holidays, I spent some time in Sharpsburg, Maryland, where I enjoyed a lovely stay at the Jacob Rohrbach Inn. During that time, my travels took me through the small town of...
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Family Fun in Kent County Delaware
Until this month, I had yet to visit any area in the small state of Delaware, other than the popular shore points. Recently, however, I had the opportunity to spend some time in the central area of the...
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Visiting the Grounds for Sculpture
The Van Gogh Cafe at the Grounds for Sculpture (photo courtesy of David W. Steele)If you're searching for unique things to do in New Jersey, I recommend the Grounds for Sculpture. My friend and I...
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Witnessing the Wonder of Indian Echo Caverns
Students are frequent visitors to Indian Echo Caverns.Located along the east bank of the Swatara Creek in Derry Township, Dauphin County, is a limestone cave that has been attracting explorers for...
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Learning about Our 34th President at the Eisenhower National Historic Site
There's a lot to see in scenic Adam's County and I've had more than a few opportunities to visit the area since it's an easy drive from my home. I've gone on hayrides, toured the Battlefield on a...
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A Journey to the "Center of the Universe" in Ashland, Virginia
I recently had the opportunity to travel to the far west end of Richmond, Virginia, to an area called Short Pump, so named for a pump that was located at a tavern built by Revolutionary War veteran...
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Ease that Holiday Hangover with a Peaceful Getaway to Huntingdon, Pa
This is a busy time of year for most of us and if you're like me, you breathe a sigh of relief when all the work is done and you're looking forward to boring January when the schedule is suddenly free...
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Art in the Heart of State College
State College, Pennsylvania is located an easy 90-minute drive from the area in which I live, so I manage to get there fairly often. Downtown State College, surrounded by bars, restaurants and retail...
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Art in the Picturesque Brandywine Valley
America has been in lock down for over a week now due to the spread of Coronavirus and, as such, many of us are suffering from a little bit of cabin fever. I work from home, for the most part, so I...
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A Break from the Ordinary in Historic Columbia
Columbia, located in picturesque Lancaster County, is an area rich in history. Formerly known as “Wright’s Ferry, the small town was founded in 1726 by Colonial English Quakers from Chester County and...
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A Relaxing Trip to Pennsylvania's Amish Countryside
It's been some time since I've updated this blog, which is a shame, but COVID-19, not to mention civil unrest, has put a damper on everything and that includes travel. Last month, my husband and I...
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A Beautiful Change of Scenery at Maryland's Historic Eastern Shore
This has been a decidedly different summer and a markedly different year. Thanks COVID. These days I'm traveling less often and looking for different kinds of trips. Last month I enjoyed the serenity...
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