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Break the Ice at Archbald Pothole State Park
08/10/2017 - 9:27amAround ten thousand years ago, something changed on our planet. The two-mile thick sheet of ice that had covered two-thirds of North America for 30,000 years started to melt. The ice, which had reached the northern most regions of Pennsylvania, withdrew its frozen walls, but not before it left its mark at a small location in Lackawanna County na...
Read MoreTour the Martin Guitar Factory in Nazareth, PA
08/02/2017 - 5:13pmAlmost two centuries ago, Christian “C.F.” Martin left Germany for the freedom of New York City, leaving behind the economic restrictions of the European guild system to start America’s oldest guitar manufacturing company. Within a few years, the German immigrant relocated his burgeoning young business to Nazareth, Pennsylvania. Besides crafting...
Read MoreTake a Trip to Pittsburgh's Strip
07/28/2017 - 10:13amSought out for its incredible eateries, great shops, and rich history, Pittsburgh’s Strip District attracts visitors from all around the world. Also known as Pittsburgh’s Historic Market District, the revitalized and thriving neighborhood, once an industrial hub and factory hotspot, is now home to diverse food options, century-old shops and stor...
Read MoreThe Traveler's Guide to the Galaxy at Cherry Springs State Park
07/28/2017 - 9:55amYou’ve never seen the sky like this before. Every generation preceding us always looked upwards in wonder at a night sky brimming with the beauty of stars and the glowing arms of the Milky Way. The widespread use of artificial light around the world now hides the sky from 80% of mankind on Earth. For the first time in human history, we cannot se...
Read MoreThrough Fire and Water in Sharon, PA
07/11/2017 - 7:59pmView (as well as touch, taste, and smell) an incredible multisensory performance this summer at the spectacular WaterFire Festival in downtown Sharon, PA. Held on three different dates throughout the summer, the day-long artistic event features artisan vendors, live entertainment by professional musicians and performers, delicious food, and the...
Read MoreAre You Ready for Some FOOTBALL?
07/06/2017 - 3:34pmIts that time of year when we start getting excited for football season. Pennsylvania is home to two major league football teams. The Philadephia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers. The Eagles will take home field advantage at Lincoln Financial Field when they battle the Buffalo Bills...
Read MoreEndless Fun at a PA County Fair
07/06/2017 - 3:11pmIf you didn’t know, Harrisburg’s Farm Show is the largest indoor agricultural fair in the United States. It may be the largest, but it’s not the only one; Pennsylvania has more than 100 agricultural county fairs that celebrate our heritage as farmers. The fairs are a place for our state’s farmers to start a conversation, learn from each other, a...
Read MorePennsylvania Wine Trails
07/06/2017 - 8:35pmPennsylvania is home to 14 wine trails and more than 200 wineries. Beautiful summertime views, rustic and historic tasting rooms all make the scenic Pennsylvania landscape the premier destination for wine-lovers, vineyard regulars, or those simply seeking an exciting and romantic daytime trip. Before you know it, you’ll be standing on the slope...
Read MorePennsylvania's Old Economy Village
06/25/2017 - 2:17pmWith its foundations constructed on the tenant of religious freedom, Pennsylvania was an attractive option for thousands of emigrants seeking refuge from the religious persecution that could be easily encountered in 18th- and 19th century Europe. For a group of German Lutherans, under the leadership of a self-proclaimed prophet by the name of Ge...
Read MoreHow It’s Made: The Factory Tour Capital of the World
06/18/2017 - 1:21pmFind out why Pennsylvania is home to the Factory Tour Capital of the World this summer by visiting the South Central region of York and York County. With three of the biggest snack food companies in the United States, Hershey nearby, and the motorcycle powerhouse Harley-Davidson, historic York is still making it into the history books with more...
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