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Unique Hiking on the Delaware Canal State Park Towpath
03/30/2022 - 6:48pmWhile you may not want to sit down with every person who’s been named Time magazine’s “Person of the Year,” you will undoubtedly want to walk (or jog, bike, or cross-country ski) down Pennsylvania’s 2022 “Trail of the Year.” The Delaware Canal State Park Towpath is one of the most exte...
Read MoreSkiing the Poconos: Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Area
02/06/2022 - 3:06pmFind winter fun and excitement in the heart of Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains at Blakeslee’s two-for-one resorts, Jack Frost and Big Boulder Ski Resorts. The first commercial ski resort in PA, Jack Frost Big Boulder was also the location that artificial snowmaking was invented and used for the first time. Besides its position as a paragon of th...
Read MoreThe Sweetest Tree in PA - the Sugar Maple
02/06/2022 - 2:55pmDid you know that Pennsylvania ranks fifth in the nation for maple syrup production? There are many different kinds of trees in Pennsylvania’s forests, but the sweetest tree is the sugar maple. The sap from this tree is used to make pure maple syrup. Sugar maple trees are unique to North America and grow naturally only in the northeastern United...
Read MorePennsylvania Bed and Breakfasts Perfect for Holiday Travelers
12/15/2021 - 6:18pmPerhaps you’re looking to start a new holiday tradition this year. Or perhaps your family’s traditions have you looking for an escape from the holidays. Either way, there’s no better home away from home—replete with luxurious amenities and endless hospitality that won’t come at the cost of your sanity or space—than one of Pennsylvania’s most tre...
Read MoreExperience Pittsburgh: The Gateway to an Enriching Holiday Season
12/13/2021 - 6:19pmDiscover ways to enhance your mind rather than merely indulge your appetites this holiday season by mining the rich and varied history of Pittsburgh, the legendary “Gateway to the West.” Located at the convergence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio Rivers and critical in the production of steel and coal in the last century and a half, it mi...
Read MoreWalk in a Winter Wonderland in the Wilderness of Parker Dam State Park
12/13/2021 - 6:10pmFind your own Walden pond this winter, or simply more of your rugged side, in the beautiful wilderness of Parker Dam State Park. Whether walking, hiking, or skiing, this vast, nearly one-thousand-acre park can provide thrilling glimps...
Read MorePittsburgh: A Dream Destination for the Devoted Sports Buff
09/08/2021 - 6:53pmThere are few cities that have produced as prolifically dominant sports teams—and as excessively devoted fans—as Pittsburgh. Home to the Pittsburgh Pirates, Pittsburgh Steelers, and the Pittsburgh Penguins, in this city there is a team (and associated Hall of Fame) for nearly every sports fanatic.
For those who love baseball, Pittsburgh i...
Read MoreRide Your Bike - Not a Horse-Drawn Buggy - Through Lancaster
06/07/2021 - 9:06amWith the largest Amish community in the country, Lancaster County may be known more for its quaint and old-fashioned appeals—but it would be a mistake to underestimate the natural attractions the county has to offer, ones which can be appreciated on a more modern form of conveyance than a horse-drawn buggy. This summer, there’s something for lei...
Read MoreAmerica Begins in Philadelphia
06/07/2021 - 9:03amThere’s nothing like an up-close look at the past to reinvigorate the present. As we approach Independence Day, an exploration of the iconic places in Philadelphia where the seeds of independence began to take root is a fitting way to anticipate the holiday.
At Carpenter’s Hall,...
Read MoreErie: A Fresh Take on a Summer Standby
06/07/2021 - 8:54amTrips to the ocean may seem like standard summer fare, but when it comes to Great Lakes vacations, “fresh” is an appropriate descriptor of much more than the water. These inland beaches are a refreshing alternative to beaches on the coasts of North America, offering the attractions of seaside destinations without the dangers and crowds. For thos...
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