Hiking at Fort Hunter Conservancy for Great Views of Downtown Harrisburg
I’m always looking for great hikes near my home in Harrisburg. Browsing through my well-used copy of “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Harrisburg,” I came across a hike through …
I’m always looking for great hikes near my home in Harrisburg. Browsing through my well-used copy of “60 Hikes Within 60 Miles of Harrisburg,” I came across a hike through …
This article is brought to you by Destination Gettysburg. This won’t come as a surprise to Gettysburg insiders, but as beautiful as the battlefield is, the true beauty of Adams County …
Northern Adams County, with its many apple orchards and forested hillsides, is a fantastic area to lose yourself for a day or two, especially in the fall. The winding roads …
Despite Pennsylvania’s importance in the founding of the country, you might be surprised to learn that, up until recently, Pennsylvania had only one homegrown president: James Buchanan. Buchanan was born …
I’m always on the lookout for great new hikes, especially ones that have a unique feature along the trail. So, when I recently visited Cornwall Iron Furnace, I was excited …
Many industries thrived in Pennsylvania over the last 330+ years. However, one of the first was the iron industry. Pennsylvania’s first iron furnace was constructed in 1716 along the Schuylkill River …
There’s something special about listening to the howl of a wolf. It’s even more amazing if the wolves are howling all around you, and a member of your group got …
As a kid, I visited Pennsylvania Dutch Country A LOT with my parents. And, while many of the things they liked to do were lost on a hyperactive child, one …
When John Harris Jr. built his family home near his father’s trading post, he likely couldn’t have imagined the city that would have been built up around the home. And …
This is a guest post from Susan Bonser of the Adams County Journal. Adams County, Pennsylvania, is known as an outstanding tourism destination. You’ll find magazines, brochures, and pamphlets promoting …