Exploring Harrisburg’s History at the Harris-Cameron Mansion
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 …
PA Dutch Country
10 Absolutely Free Things to Do in Adams County, Pennsylvania this Spring and Summer
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 …
Touring the Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery in Lititz
Given how popular pretzels are in Pennsylvania, it’s hard to believe that there was a time when pretzels couldn’t be found in basically any store. However, prior to 1861, there wasn’t …
Learning About America’s Industrial Past with a Visit to Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site
I’m not going to lie, when I decided to visit Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, I wasn’t overly excited. I figured it would be a pretty boring place with a bit …
Visiting the Hidden Gems of Swatara State Park
Until recently, I’d never heard of Swatara State Park. Despite it being less than an hour from my home in Harrisburg and right off of Interstate 81, a highway I …
Learning About Milton Hershey and His Empire at The Hershey Story
If there’s a single person who left the most indelible impression on the history of Dauphin County, you could argue that it’s Milton Hershey. Born in 1857 in Derry Township, …
Visiting Midtown Scholar Bookstore: Harrisburg’s Best Destination for Literary Lovers
It was a rainy spring evening in 1842 when author Charles Dickens’ carriage crossed the nearly mile long Old Camelback Covered Bridge and entered Harrisburg. This master wordsmith, who was …
Visiting the Pennsylvania Fire Museum: From Franklin to Fire Trucks
Ever since Benjamin Franklin organized the world’s first fire company in Philadelphia in 1736, fire stations have played an important role in every community. Over the years, the equipment and …
Visiting the White Cliffs of Conoy: Lancaster County’s Strangest Outdoor Adventure
I’m always on the lookout for exciting things to see and do, especially when they are close to my home in Harrisburg. So, when I heard about a fun outdoor destination …
Touring the Pennsylvania State Capitol: America’s Handsomest Building
Situated in the heart of downtown Harrisburg is a building once called by President Theodore Roosevelt the “handsomest building I ever saw”: the Pennsylvania State Capitol. If you’ve ever visited …