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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: August 2007
Talk about placement
(Click on photo to see it larger) Dave Fitzgerald of Spring Garden Township snapped this picture at the urging of parents during a York United Red Devils under-13 boys soccer tournament in Hempfield in November.
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Giraffee kiss
Lawrence Kroner, 14, of Shrewsbury Township, took this photo of his mother, Barbara, in July at the Lazy 5 Ranch in Mooresville, NC. They took a 3.5-mile safari ride through the exotic animal park and saw more than 750 animals … Continue reading
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Honeymooning in Missouri
Beth and Scott Stambaugh of York Township pose for a photo at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri, in June during their honeymoon. While in town they also attended a Beach Boys concert and visited the wax museum. Their travel … Continue reading
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Road trip
Travis Arnold, 12, and his grandfather, Gerald Bortner, both of Lower Windsor Township stop for a break in Moab, Utah, during their 8,000-mile motorcycle journey from Pennsylvania to California in July. They traveled through 18 states and visited Mount Rushmore, … Continue reading
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Sittin’ on the sand dunes
Michelle Wenz and Whitney Rufo take a break while climbing up one of the sand dunes in Great Sand Dunes National Park in Colorado during a July trip. The girls are 16 and live in Chanceford Township. The sand dunes … Continue reading
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Rural ride
Billie Hepner of North Codorus Township took this picture while riding on the back of her boyfriend’s Harley through a remote area of Adams County earlier this month. She said some of the best pictures she takes are while traveling. … Continue reading
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He’s thinking about it…
Charlotte Studzinski of Stewartstown took this picture at the entrance to a Friendly Farms restaurant in Maryland in June.
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To obey or not obey?
(Tip: Click on the picture to see it larger) Heather Weber of West Manchester Township snapped this picture while in Bangalore, India, in January. She writes: “We were sitting on the bus outside of our hotel, getting ready to go … Continue reading
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Couple finds beauty in Russia
Rev. Charles and Norma Hull of North Codorus Township pose in front of the Grand Cascade fountains at the Peterhof in Russia in July. Rev. Hull writes, “We never expected to see such beauty not only here at the fountains … Continue reading
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Enough already!
For 45 years, it’s been law: You cannot travel from the U.S. to Cuba. I understand why the embargo was put in place. And maybe it made sense 45 years ago, but in recent years, it just seems kind of … Continue reading
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