Articles tagged with: Pennsylvania
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Andrew Der
Are you yearning for winter fun in the Spring with west-coast snow conditions but live in the Mid-Atlantic? Look no further than Seven Springs Resort in the Laurel Highlands region of central Pennsylvania for …
by Terry Conway
After decades tucked away in leafy Merion, Pa. cantankerous tycoon Dr. Albert Barnes’ art collection has moved to a posh new building on the Parkway in Center City.
The move follows a decade of …
By Roland Leiser
Odors of chocolate-almond biscotti, oregano and freshly-popped corn tempt visitors at Pittsburgh’s The Strip District, a sliver of eateries, markets, bars, bakeries, antique shops and souvenir vendors.
A former steel town, Pittsburgh is proud …
For nearly three-quarters of the 20th century, the city of Bethlehem, PA was a giant in America’s industrial complex. Bethlehem Steel was a prime mover behind the growth of the country’s great cities. However, the …
8:00 a.m. – AM Stretch; 8:30 a.m. – Morning Meditation; 9:00 a.m. – Did we sign up for T’ai Chi or Yogalates? Or was it Dance Fusion? We know we are scheduled for Cardio Kickboxing …
By Jeff and Stephanie Sylva
On a recent trip to the Nemacolin Woodlands Resort in western Pennsylvania, we experienced a lot of “the unexpected.” Our first surprise was the natural beauty of the area of Pennsylvania …
By Jeff and Stephanie Sylva
Do you dread the onset of winter? Come mid-winter, are you overcome by cabin fever? Don’t treat winter like a malaise – get outdoors and enjoy the myriad activities this …
By Carol Sorgen
Photos courtesy of http://www.discoverlancasterpa.com
Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is justifiably famous for its picturesque countryside, its Amish farms, its Pennsylvania Dutch cooking, and more. But this quaint—yet growing—small city is turning into a thriving arts center, …
Story and Photos by Sheree Bykofsky
Many might write off Hershey, PA as a children’s attraction, the birthplace of the famous chocolate bar and its corresponding amusement park. But adults can find much …
Story and photos by Carol Sorgen
It should come as no surprise that a family vacation to Hershey, Pennsylvania, will meet with an enthusiastic thumbs up from the entire clan. What you …
Story and Photos by Mary Medland
Most of us don’t give a whole lot of thought to our wristwatches or the alarm clock on the nightstand. But hike on up to Lancaster County, PA for a …
Story and Photos by Brian C. Greenberg
One would never guess that less than three hours north of suburban Philadelphia resides the best …
Story and Photos by Charlotte E. Gerber
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is the site one of the most famous battles ever fought in American history. The three-day battle, which pitted brother against brother, occurred on July 1-3, …
Story and Photos by Andrew Der
Done anything travel-related you haven’t done before? Well for the first time I have returned to a previous vacation destination in only one year for no other reason than …
Story by Caroline Woods Photos by Jim Warnock
A mere ninety minutes from Washington, DC and Philadelphia, there is a sleepy green town where the smell of honeysuckle is strong and the local strawberries are ruby-sweet: …
Story and photos by Dawn Harvey
The history of wine in Southeastern Pennsylvania started when William Penn planted the first grapes in modern day Fairmount Park in 1684. Although his efforts failed, wine …
Story and photos by Mary Medland
It was in the 1700s that German immigrants began flocking to southeastern Pennsylvania after arriving at the port in nearby Philadelphia. Not unexpectedly they brought their culture and traditions with …
Story and photos by Christine Stutz
Philadelphia has much to offer any kind of tourist, but as I recently discovered, it’s a foodie’s paradise.
I’ve visited the city maybe a dozen times in my life and never …
Story and photos by Mary Medland
Say “Pittsburgh” and for many the image that is conjured up is that of a gray, dirty steel city.
If that’s your mindset, you are making a big mistake. In …
Story and photos by Mary Medland
Visitors to Pittsburgh need not limit themselves only to what the city has to offer. There are plenty of worthwhile restaurants and eateries to visit—whether on your own or with …
