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: August 2008
Summer photos
In the living section of today’s paper, you’ll see the results of our third annual summer photo contest. In keeping with that theme, I thought I’d share one of my summer photos here. This one was taken during a weekend … Continue reading
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Graduation trip to Alaska
Ken, Cindy and Jason Roach pose for a photograph in front of the Mendenhall Glacier in Juneau, Alaksa. The Washington Township family took a 12-day cruise to Alaksa in May to celebrate Jason’s graduation from Lebanon Valley College with a … Continue reading
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Grangers Festival
If you haven’t made it over to WIlliams Grove this week for the annual Grangers Steam Engine Festival, you have two more days to get there. I went last weekend with my sister and my niece, and even though I’m … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Travels, Events, Jen's Journeys
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In Israel
Josh Rowand, right, shares a camel ride with Benjamin Lee in Israel during a three-week scholarship program called “Israel Experience” run by Eagles Wings Ministeries. Rowand, 19, of Dover Township, attends Valley Forge Christian College. Lee attends Georgetown University. The … Continue reading
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Amish VIP
What, you ask, is an Amish VIP? An Amish person with motorized wheels or electricity? One who get to schmooze with the bigwigs?
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Beauty in your own backyard
Robyn Pottorff of Spring Garden Township took this photo about 6 a.m. off Shawan Road in Hunt Valley, Md. earlier this month. She was on her way to work in Owings Mills, Md. Her travel tip: You don’t have to … Continue reading
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Tip B4 U Click
Brett Pottorff of Spring Garden Township snapped this picture of a saxophone player in New York City’s Central Park in July during a childless overnight escape with his wife, Robyn. His travel tip: “Tip Before You Click.” If you find … Continue reading
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Global Monopoly
One of America’s favorite board games is going global. Hasbro is swapping Broadway and Park Place for Montreal and Riga. (Do you even know where that is? I didn’t. Answer at the end of this post) for a new Monopoly: … Continue reading
Amusement park revenues down
It might be hard to believe — considering the price of admission, parking, a hot dog and Sno cone — but amusement parks nationwide are reporting revenues that are more than 2 percent less than last year’s season. A press … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Travels, Issues
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A penny for your thoughts
A couple of years ago, I wrote a story about pennies — how some people think we ought to do away with the one-cent coin, while others feel strongly that we should keep it in circulation. It was during research … Continue reading
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