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Christmas in Hershey
10/11/2023 - 10:26amThis holiday season, spend a few days in Hershey, The Sweetest Place On Earth®! Enjoy unique holiday-themed attractions, holiday shopping, festive culinary events and a stay at a charming nearby Bed & Breakfast. Activities include:
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Read MoreLake Arthur at Moraine State Park
10/11/2023 - 10:24amThe gently rolling hills, lush forests and sparkling waters disguise a land that has endured the effects of continental glaciers and massive mineral extraction. Each year over one million boaters, hikers, bikers and swimmers visit the 16,725-acre Moraine State Park, yet never realize that many people helped restore the park from prior coal minin...
Read MoreBlooming Mountain Laurel
10/11/2023 - 10:16amA profusion of native wildflowers herald spring and summer in Penn’s Woods. Chief among them is the evergreen Mountain Laurel. Former Governor Gifford Pinchot designated the Mountain Laurel as Pennsylvania’s official state flower on May 5, 1933.
Mountain laurel normally begins to bloom late May and its pink and white blossoms fill the woo...
Read MoreCharter Day's - Free Admission at Historical Sites
10/11/2023 - 10:12amIn 1681, England’s King Charles II used a charter to grant the land that is now Pennsylvania to founder William Penn. It is often referred to as the “Penn Charter” or “Pennsylvania’s birth certificate.”
On Charter Day, many of Pennsylvania’s Trails of History sites offer “free admission” in celebration of Pennsylvania’s birthday. Throug...
Read MorePennsbury Manor Celebrating 75 Years...
10/11/2023 - 10:02amThe estate of Pennsylvania's founder, William Penn is the historic Pennsbury Manor located in Morrisville, PA. William Penn knew what he wanted "a country life and estate I like best for my children." Today his recreated 17th century estate (1939-2014) sits on 43 acres...
Read MoreJourney Back to the 18th Century
10/11/2023 - 10:00amJourney back to the 18th century to a place where the flag of His Majesty King George still flies. Enjoy the unique Fort Ligonier adventure and excitement of our backcountry heritage during the epic period of the clash for empire between Great Britian and France. Explore the remarkable Fort Ligonier museum exhibits, and see George Washington's o...
Read MoreA Town to Come Home To
10/11/2023 - 9:53amThere is no noise, no traffic, no lines, no hassle! Just plenty of open spaces, beautiful mountains and valleys to hike, fish, hunt, raft, browse unique shops and dine at irresistible eateries.
Welcome to Galeton, Pennsylvania located in the heart of Potter County - God's Country - along Scenic Route 6...
Read MoreViews and Brews on Western PA Booze Tours
10/01/2023 - 10:47amWhile enjoying your favorite alcoholic beverage never goes out of season, the fall is perhaps one of the best times of year to sip and savor. Autumn truly provides the perfect occasion to relish complex drinks, long conversations, and the changing fall leaves. Usher in colder weather with award-winning and belly-warming craft beers and spirits o...
Read MoreFind your Perfect Pace on Pennsylvania's Trail of the Year
10/01/2023 - 10:34amWhether your summer was a barrage of frenetic activity or a true vacation full of breezy beachside views, the beginning of fall can bring out a desire to slow down in all of us. What better way to take in the changing seasons than strolling down Pennsylvania’s “Trail of the Year”, an eigh...
Read MoreA Short Drive to Another World!
09/28/2023 - 3:41pmAre you tired of going to the same place for vacation? Take a drive and experience the magic of breathtaking scenery and small town charm of Wellsboro, Pennsylvania. Located in Tioga County, 52-miles northwest of Williamsport, Wellsboro was incorporated in 1830 and named in honor of Mary Wells, wife of one of the original settlers.
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