Finding the Hidden Dinosaur Footprints on the Gettysburg Battlefield
Note: It has come to my attention that sometime between my summer of 2025 visit and this article’s publication in early 2026 that these fossils have been removed by the …
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Experiencing Amish Culture with a Visit to the Lancaster County Mud Sales
The snow is finally over, spring is here, the rains have started, and in Lancaster County, it’s mud sale season! What are mud sales you ask? Mud sales are the …
Tiny Town in Lancaster: A Fun Spot for Young Kids to Play
I always love visiting children’s play spaces with my kids, so I was excited to check out Tiny Town in Lancaster, PA with my daughter. Tiny Town opened to the …
Learning and Playing at the Children of Gettysburg 1863 Museum
I’m always looking for ways to combine education and fun with my kids, so I was excited when my daughter and I had a chance to visit the Children of …
Exploring the Festive Bright Nights at York’s WellSpan Park
My family and I are always on the lookout for Christmas light shows to visit, so we were excited to head to Bright Nights in York, PA. Bright Nights is …
Visiting the Graffiti Bridge in Berks County, PA
The Graffiti Bridge in Berks County has been on my list ever since I first heard about it, so I was excited for a chance to check it out with …
Hiking Through the Beautiful Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County has long been on my list of places to go hiking, and I was excited to finally visit in October 2024, just in time …
Hidden History: Inside the Abandoned Historic Harrisburg State Hospital
Perched on a hillside just north of downtown Harrisburg, you’ll find what remains of the largely abandoned Harrisburg State Hospital. Opened in 1851 as the Pennsylvania State Lunatic Hospital, this …
Visiting the National Toy Train Museum in Strasburg, PA
Strasburg, Pennsylvania is a great destination for train fans, and one of the most popular spots is the National Toy Train Museum. The National Toy Train Museum is run by …
Driving Through the Christmas Lights at Stone Gables Estate in Lancaster County
I’ve visited many festive drive-through Christmas light displays in Pennsylvania, and the Christmas Light Drive-Thru at Stone Gables Estate is definitely among the largest. Stone Gables Estate is located in …