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An Artisanal Christmas in Bucks County Pennsylvania
08/16/2023 - 11:06amAre you looking to find that perfect gift and a little bit of Christmas spirit on an idyllic Christmas getaway weekend? Architectural Antiques in Perkasie and Byer’s Choice Christmas Museum and Gift Emporium are hidden gems in historic Bucks County that will help you find gifts—and memories—to be treasured for a lifetime.
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Read MoreBarking Up the Right Tree
08/16/2023 - 9:37amLumber was one of Pennsylvania's greatest resources in the late 19th Century. In the height of the industry, lumber lords harvested thousands of giant hemlocks and the bark was peeled off from felled trees between April and June, when the sap ran freely from the tree's roots to the needles. To celebrate the end of this busy time, a festival was...
Read MoreAdams Apples
08/14/2023 - 10:04amThe rocky, nitrate-rich soil in the fertile valley of Adams County, Pennsylvania, combined with prime altitude, rainfall, and temperature make Adams County one of the most intense and significant fruit-growing regions in the United States. While all 67 Pennsylvania counties grow apples, Adams is the largest producer, a feat that has earned it th...
Read MoreDig Deeper to Find Pennsylvania's Treasures
08/06/2023 - 1:53pmYou don’t have to dig too deep to recall the rare natural features that set Pennsylvania apart—but you may need to go deep underground. At Lincoln Caverns & Whisper Rocks near Huntingdon and Penn’s Cave & Wildlife Park...
Read MoreCosmopolitans and Adventurers Unite in Erie
08/06/2023 - 1:49pmSome look for inspiring cultural experiences in urban centers and some look for exhilarating outdoor experiences in rural areas—but what if it’s possible to have both at once? In Erie, the cosmopolitan and the countrified meet: between favorite destinations such as the Erie Art Museum and Presque Isle State Park, sojourners to Erie’s shores and...
Read MoreFind the Childlike In You at Hershey’s Chocolate World’s 50th Celebration
06/21/2023 - 6:49pmIf there’s anything that beats a sugar rush, it may be the flood of nostalgia when you rediscover something that tangibly reminds you of your childhood. At Hershey’s Chocolate World—celebrating 50 years this summer—you can combine what is sweet and sentimental in one stroke....
Read MoreA New Side to Old History at Gettysburg’s Beyond the Battle Museum
06/21/2023 - 6:35pmWhile the lore and literature surrounding the Battle of Gettysburg may seem exhaustive, there is still a “new” side of the battle to explore: the brand-new, state-of-the-art Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum delves into the stories of civilians—not soldie...
Read MoreVosberg Neck State Park: Endless Discovery in PA's Endless Mountains
06/21/2023 - 6:29pmIf summer has you in an adventuring spirit but the modern era has left you feeling trapped with few fresh frontiers to explore, look no further than the newly-opened Vosberg Neck State Park in Pennsylvania’s Endless Mounta...
Read MoreMake Big Memories at the Bigfoot Festival in Marienville, PA
05/30/2023 - 9:21amIf your summer is beginning to take a predictable course—with the same tiresome activities, the same stale destinations, the same boring summer menus—you should try something new this year by heading over to the 2023 Bigfoot Festival in Marienville. Whether you’r...
Read MoreChickies Rock: A Pinnacle for Hunters of Views and Ghost Hunters Alike
05/30/2023 - 9:15amMingle the panoramic and the paranormal in one trip when you make Lancaster’s Chickies Rock your destination. Chickies Rock—derived from the American Indian word Chiquesalunga, which means “place of th...
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