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: May 2008
Clever kid
Check out this story about a 10-year-old boy who finally got caught after hopping several flights around the country for free and outsmarting security. Isn’t that crazy?!
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Nature by the front door
I celebrated Memorial Day by kayaking and hiking at Gifford Pinchot State Park this afternoon. I spotted a turtle in the reeds (in the lake) and a black snake in the brush (Quaker Race trail). Of course, you expect to … Continue reading
Posted in The great outdoors
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Whatcha doin’ this weekend?
So, it’s 4:30 on the Friday before Memorial Day weekend. Several coworkers have already scooted out the door to begin celebrating the official start of summer. I’m trying (and failing) to focus on my work. Instead, I keep thinking about … Continue reading
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You knew it was coming
First it was the food. Then came the extra checked suitcase. Most recently, it’s the prized window or aisle seats. You had to know it was only a matter of time until an airline decided it would charge travelers to … Continue reading
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Who knew?
I love it when I discover someplace new not far from home. (Duh, you say, that seems to be half of what this blog is about.) I know. Anyway, after seven months of training, I was given my first wedding … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Travels
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Wow
Check out this local travel story out of Harrisburg. Kind of disturbing. I don’t know about you, but I’ve never even heard of Pinnacle Airlines.
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White roses for York?
Those of you who read this blog frequently know that I’m a fan of public art projects. I recently wrote about some cool stuff I saw during an April trip to Seattle. Remember how much fun it was when the … Continue reading
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Yes, I wish I were there
John Bailey of Bailey Travel escorted a trip of 18 people to Ecuador’s Galapagos Islands from April 25 to May 5. They flew to Quito, then Guayaquil, then an old Air Force base in the Galapagos. From there, they got … Continue reading
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Almost in duck soup
Mary Lynn Biggs, 73, of Manchester Township just could not believe it when her travel agent gave her seven pages of information she needed to know before flying to Alabama in July. Biggs was thankful for the advance warnings, but … Continue reading
Gifts that keep on giving
I’m relatively new to the whole aunt thing, so you might understand why I had problems figuring out what to get for my nephew and niece on the few gift-giving occasions that have popped up thus far in their short … Continue reading
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