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A Weekend Trip to Electric City
The Lackawanna County Courthouse in Scranton was built in 1884.Scrantonians have a saying: "All roads lead to Scranton." I'm not sure how true that is, but I can attest that several of my relatives...
View ArticleA History Lesson in Delaware's Brandywine Valley
I've learned quite a bit about history during my travels over the years, and my recent trip to Delaware was no different. My husband and I decided to stay at the Inn at Montchanin Village & Spa in...
View ArticleA Million Lights Delight Young and Old in a Small Pennsylvania Town
A million lights light up the night in Bernville Every year around November, the sleepy little borough of Bernville springs to life attracting thousands to a winter wonderland that offers up a holiday...
View ArticleTake Time to Visit Perry County's Covered Bridges
According to the National Society for the Preservation of Covered Bridges, Pennsylvania is home to the most covered bridges in America, with a total of 213. The state is also home to the earliest...
View ArticlePlenty to Do and See in Quaint, Historic Lititz
If I had to describe 2020 as a person, I'd call it a curmudeonly hermit who, without fail, hails from a "place of no." No festivals, no congregating, no hugging, no singing, no bare faces, no smiles,...
View ArticleNew Hope--One of America's Favorite Towns
If you enjoy riverside dining, boutique shopping and cultural attractions, you'll love New Hope, Pennsylvania. There's a reason why Travel + Leisure magazine named it "one of America's favorite small...
View ArticlePittsburgh's Heinz History Center Touts Award-Winning Exhibits
If I had more time in my schedule, I'd visit Pittsburgh more often. As it stands, however, I have yet to lay eyes on many tourist attractions, beyond the Duquesne Incline, so that's what I set out to...
View ArticlePlenty to Do and See in Reading, Pa
The historic Reading Pagoda was completed in 1908 and was intended to be a luxury resort atop Mt. Penn, but due to a bank foreclosure and denial of a liquor license, it never was opened.I’m sure I’m...
View ArticleHistory Unfolds with Mercersburg Walking Tour
Mercersburg, in Franklin County, is located 72 miles southwest of Harrisburg, which is about an hour and a half away from where I live, so, for a change of scenery, my husband and I decided to explore...
View ArticleExploring Corning's Downtown Museums
A few weeks ago, my husband and I decided to take a trip to Corning, New York, to check out the Rockwell Museum and the Corning Museum of Glass. Corning is located in the Finger Lakes region of New...
View ArticleStepping Back in Time in the Schuylkill County Coal Region
Last Saturday, I was up for a change of scenery, minus a long car ride, so I decided to spend a jam-packed Saturday afternoon in the Pottsville area, which is located about an hour away from where I...
View ArticleHistory, Art and More in Scenic Alexandria, Virginia
Alexandria Virginia, located along the scenic Potomac River, is a great place to visit and people have been taking notice. The area has earned accolades from people like you and me who voted in the...
View ArticleViewing the Vast Collection of Works at the Philadelphia Museum of Art
A few week's ago my husband and I set aside two hours to visit the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Little did we know that we'd make it through half of the collection in that amount of time. Therefore, I...
View ArticleDaytripping Along Florida's Vibrant Sun Coast
It's been a mild winter here in Pennsylvania, but that doesn't mean I don't miss the warm weather. I's such an easy trip to Florida via HIA and Allegiant, that I usually clear my schedule in early...
View ArticleEnjoying the Blocks of Shops in Sykesville Maryland
The small town of Sykesville is located 20 miles west of Baltimore.Maryland is a fun destination and one about which I often write. I've described the beautiful scenery at Rock Hall, the charm of Inner...
View Article“An Evening with the Painting” Reveals the Mysteries of the Gettysburg Cyclorama
If you decide to visit the Gettysburg National Military Museum and Visitors Center for an “Evening with the Painting,” chances are you may be rubbing elbows with history buffs. During my visit I ran...
View ArticleA Walk on the Wild Side in Harrisburg's Wildwood Park
Wildwood was once named "Wetzel's Swamp."Wildwood Park, located in Harrisburg Pennsylvania, not far from the Harrisburg HACC campus and the Pennsylvania Farm Show, is a haven for hikers, bikers,...
View ArticleFamily Fun on Florida's Historic Coast
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Maritime Museum, provided by FloridasHistoricCoast.comOne of my favorite places to visit is Florida. In fact, I've been there many times and people are often surprised that...
View ArticleExploring Historic St. Augustine
Last month I wrote about the St. Augustine, Florida region as an alternative to Disney World where I highlighted destinations that can be particularly enjoyable for families. This month I'm going in a...
View ArticleArt, Architecture, Magic and more in Pennsylvania's Lackawanna County
Some say all roads lead to Scranton and I have to say that is true, at least in my case. My great-grandparents on my fathers's side lived in Taylor and my great-grandpa Ignatz worked at Moffat Coal...
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