Walking Through the Festive Village of Lights near Elizabethtown
Note: Village of Lights will not be running in 2025. I am leaving this article up for posterity and in hopes it will return in 2026. While Hershey is known …
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Visiting the Christmas Light Experience at Refreshing Mountain in Lancaster County
Located in northern Lancaster County, you’ll find one of the most unique Christmas light experiences in PA at Refreshing Mountain. Refreshing Mountain is a year-round retreat and activity center that’s …
19 of the Best Things to Do in Hershey, PA
Known as the Sweetest Place on Earth, there are many fun things to do in Hershey, PA. Surrounding the farmland and chocolate factories that dominate this corner of Dauphin County, …
The Cartoon Network Hotel in Lancaster, PA: An Honest Review
Note: The Cartoon Network Hotel permanently closed at the end of 2025. This article has been left up for posterity. Lancaster County is best known for its Amish culture and …
Visiting the Incredible Golden Age Air Museum in Berks County, PA
For reasons I’ve never quite understood, pre-World War 2 aviation has fascinated me since at least middle school when I did an entire diorama about it. So, while I’ve enjoyed …
Visiting Barry’s Car Barn in Lancaster County
When you think of Intercourse, PA, you likely think of it being the heart of Amish culture in Lancaster County. However, you might be surprised to learn it’s also home …
Exploring the Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill in Berks County
Gring’s Mill Recreation Area is a beautiful Berks County park in any season, but it really comes to life during the holiday season. Known as Holiday Lights at Gring’s Mill, …
Christmas on the Mountain: Festive and Free Fun in Reading, PA
I’ve been to many fabulous holiday light displays in PA, but most of them cost money to see. However, Christmas on the Mountain in Reading isn’t just a fantastic display, …
Exploring the Long-Shuttered Odd Fellows Hall in Carlisle, PA
Carlisle, PA is a town known for the Army War College, two historic institutions of higher learning, and its great downtown. But did you know that the downtown is home …
Exploring Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, PA
When I’m exploring PA’s many acres of state forest, I always love finding hidden gems, and Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State Forest is one such spot. While certainly not unknown, …