Monthly Archives: July 2007

Green or guilty?

Posted on July 18, 2007 by jen vogelsong

This story in USA Today got me thinking about how normally environmentally conscious folks get a different mindset about conservation when they travel. I’m as guilty as anyone, but when I took stock of my travel habits and preferences, I … Continue reading →

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Mystery on the rocks

Posted on July 17, 2007 by jen vogelsong

This picture was drawn probably about 1,000 years ago. On a big rock in the middle of the Susquehanna River near York County. I saw prehistoric sketches like this while on assignment for a story today. I got a bit … Continue reading →

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Doing Deustchland

Posted on July 17, 2007 by jen vogelsong

Bob Zimmerman, LaRahe Zimmerman, Kendra Zimmerman, and Roberta Zimmerman, all of West Manchester Township, pose for a photograph in front of the castle Schloss Neuschwanstein in Fussen, Germany, which was the model for the castle in Disneyland. The Zimmermans went … Continue reading →

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The tao of bicycling

Posted on July 16, 2007 by jen vogelsong

When you’re on a bicycle for more than three hours (like I was Sunday) you have a lot of time to think. Mostly, this happens when you are on flat ground or coasting downhill. The rest of the time, your … Continue reading →

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I did it… well, kind of

Posted on July 15, 2007 by jen vogelsong

Somehow, I got it in my head that I was going to try to do a 30-mile bike ride before my 30th birthday. I realize that in the world of bicycling, this is not a big deal. But I have … Continue reading →

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How do you measure up?

Posted on July 13, 2007 by jen vogelsong

I’ll admit it. I’m a nerd when it comes to geography. I once spent an entire summer filling a three-ring binder with information about every country on the map: Capital city, major languages, relgions, literacy rates, largest imports and exports, … Continue reading →

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Floatin’ and paddlin’

Posted on July 12, 2007 by jen vogelsong

A little more than a week ago, I joined dozens of other kayakers and canoeists for the first Susquehanna River Adventure. Because I kept putting my paddle down to take pictures, I’m going to tell you about my five hours … Continue reading →

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There’s no computers in camping!

Posted on July 11, 2007 by jen vogelsong

I just saw this story in USA Today that some campgrounds are getting — and advertising — free WiFi access. I guess I knew this day would come. But I kind of hoped it would hold off a bit longer. … Continue reading →

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Sippin’ sunshine

Posted on July 10, 2007 by jen vogelsong

Once again, my taste buds are causing me problems. Those of you who read this blog regularly will recall the day I craved tacos al pastor something terrible. (Click here to read that entry.) Well, Sunday, it struck again. Only … Continue reading →

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