About this blog
We live in the perfect location. Philly, Pittsburgh, B-more and NYC are just a drive away. As for me, I'm on a quest for the quirky. Want to learn more about things like outhouse races, a tug of war competition with the Amish, a boulder field with rocks that ring like bells, and more? Then stick with me. Come along as I (Andrea) explore the wilds (wooded, urban or otherwise) in our world, our state and our county.
Monthly Archives: June 2007
Something must be done
I keep reading horror story after horror story about our country’s transportation system and it makes me want to cry. We have old planes, airlines in bankruptcy, outdated air-traffic control equipment and a security system that many say, while well-intentioned, … Continue reading
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Get your free gas card
The Valley Forge Convention and Visitors Bureau sure knows how to lure tourists. Give them free gas to get there. Book a two-night stay in participating hotels before the end of September, and they’ll give you a $35 gas card. … Continue reading
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Sojourn on the Susquehanna
In York County, a lot of us have some connection to the Susquehanna River. Maybe you don’t think so, but think again. Does your water come from it? Do you drive across it? Paddle through it? Fish in it? Relax … Continue reading
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Fun for free?
We all know that the best things in life are free. But a lot of times, it doesn’t seem that way. You pay no matter what you want to do: rent a boat, see a movie, wander through a fair … Continue reading
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Sky-walking in the Grand Canyon
Brad Young and his mother, Mary Young, both of Mount Wolf, walk across the new Grand Canyon Skywalk during a trip to Arizona in May. Brad Young said that being able to walk on the glass see-through bridge and view … Continue reading
Posted in Wish You Were Here
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Packing for a road trip
Check out this story I wrote for the newest issue of YDR’s Smart magazine. It’s all about how to pack for — and survive (yes, maybe even enjoy) a long road trip. It includes a checklist of items to bring, … Continue reading
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Party by the river
Exhibits, food vendors, tours, music, and an educational scavenger hunt…. it’s all part of Rivertownes PA USA’s River Road Excursion/Fun Rally and RiverFest 2007 Sunday along the Susquehanna.
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Vactioning in Venice
Martha Pavlick pauses for a photo in Venice lagoon, as seen from St. Mark’s Square, on May 14. Pavlick and her husband, Tom, of Springettsbury Township flew to Italy to visit their daughter, Anne, who is studying there. After a … Continue reading
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Put a little wine in your weekend
If you’re in search of a weekend away, a mini-vacation of sorts, head two hours north to Lake Harmony this Saturday or Sunday. The town is home to the Split Rock Resort and an annual two-day wine festival, where you … Continue reading
Things that go chirp in the night
If you like to camp, you know that the woods are alive at night. Crunches, rustles, chirps and all number of other sounds combine for a complex nocturnal melody. For many campers, it’s the reason they like sleeping outdoors; nature’s … Continue reading
