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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: March 2008
All those pictures
For the first time, I’m seriously in a quandry about what to do with photographs I took during a trip. I haven’t officially counted the files, but I’m guessing I shot more than 500 frames during my two weeks in … Continue reading
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Free directory available
The Pennsylvania Campground Owners Association has released its 2008 campground directory, a 64-page color guide that is a must for RV enthusiasts and tent campers. The directory divides the state into six regions with maps, color coding and detailed facility … Continue reading
Posted in The great outdoors
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Happy to be home?
I decided the best way to shake my post-Argentina funk would be to list all the things I’m thankful for about the USA, things that can be irritating about Argentina: *Here, the toilets have sufficient water pressure that you can … Continue reading
A different kind of tired
One of the things I miss about my trip to Argentina was the way I fell into bed at the end of a long day, completely wiped out. I’m not talking about the kind of tired that comes from stress … Continue reading
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Goin’ to Gettysburg?
Gettysburg has been getting quite a bit of attention lately in the travel industry. In January, the destination was named one of the “15 places every kid should visit” by Budget Travel magazine. Last month, Gettysburg ranked 29th in the … Continue reading
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Post-vacation funk
Each of the past three days, I have asked myself this question: “Why am I having such a hard time readjusting?” I was pretty happy and content with my life before going to Argentina, but since my return, I can’t … Continue reading
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Rich Americans
The one thing that really left Laura and me steamed about our two-week trip to Argentina is the following assumption: You live in the U.S. + You’re traveling internationally = You’re rich
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Did you know…
… that Hershey’s Great American Chocolate Tour is among the top five factory tours that visitors to the Web site TakeGreatPictures.com would like to photograph? Of course, you’re wondering about the other four. Here they are: 1. Ben & Jerry’s … Continue reading
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