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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: June 2008
Kayaker in training
This is my niece, Lilyana, getting up close and personal with a kayak for the first time in her little 1-year-old life. My sister Amy and I headed to Gifford Pinchot State Park Saturday morning for some kayaking on the … Continue reading
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NYC’s newest art project
Do you remember the big deal everyone made about Christo and Jean-Claude’s “The Gates” in Central Park? Well, now New York City has another, new public art project to draw tourists en masse. Waterfalls. Yep. Artificial and man-made though they … Continue reading
Four-day workweek?
If you read today’s York Daily Record, you know that York County is considering the idea of four-day work weeks for some county employees. Mostly, it’s the price of gas that have prompted such discussions both here and elsewhere. But … Continue reading
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Electronics unplugged
How tempting is is to pack your cell phone, iPod, digital camera, laptop, GPS and who knows how many other electronic devices when you go on a trip? After all, you want to take pictures, have some good tunes to … Continue reading
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Cool video
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Host a backyard campout
The National Wildlife Federation is encouraging families to trade Web site time for camp site time this coming weekend. Turn off the iPods, computers, cell phones and video games and head outdoors to reconnect with Mother Nature. Listen for sounds … Continue reading
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Packing tips
Below are a couple of packing tips I thought were pretty smart. I figured it would be a good time to share such information as people prepare for beach weekends, camping trips and other summer excursions. *Squeeze excess air out … Continue reading
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Jubilee Day report
I did manage to escape from work a bit early to check out Jubilee Day. (it’s amazing how fast I can get work done when I have a goal in mind!) I missed connecting with my sister and niece, but … Continue reading
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It’s JUBILEE DAY!!!
I wake up giddy every year on the third Thursday in June. I don’t know why I still get so excited about this festival that has been billed as the country’s biggest one-day street fair. Maybe it’s because I live … Continue reading
New exhibit at Newseum
Geeze, I was just there a little more than a week ago and already they have a new exhibit going that I’m not going to get to see. It looks pretty cool though. Check out the USA Today story here.
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