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: September 2008
Tour the Eden Resort with your mouse
Lancaster’s Eden Resort is a popular place for out-of-town guests to stay while visiting historic downtown Lancaster, shopping at the outlets or touring the surrounding farmlands and peeking at the Amish. It’s also frequently used for weddings and other celebrations. … Continue reading
Presidential candidates debate
I’m curious to hear what my fellow international travelers thought about the remarks by presidential candidates Barack Obama and John McCain during this evening’s debate, especially regarding foreign policy and the perception of America in the rest of the world. … Continue reading
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Fishing in Alaska
Lori Brose of Glen Rock spent 14 days in Alaska in July and caught this 120-lb halibut during a fishing trip out of the town of Homer. She rented an RV at the Anchorage airport an found it to be … Continue reading
Posted in Wish You Were Here
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Fallingwater
Sunday, I visited American architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s renowned Fallingwater in western PA. The place, designed and built for the Kauffman family (of the now-defunct Kauffman’s Department Stores) of Pittsburgh in the 1930s still leaves visitors in awe. It’s a … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Travels, Jen's Journeys, The great outdoors
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Ropes course
This weekend, friends and I rented a cottage near Ohiopyle State Park so we could do some things we discovered during our July camping trip there. The ropes course at Nemacolin Woodlands Resort’s adventure center was our first adventure. I … Continue reading
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So true
“No one realizes how beautiful it is to travel until he comes home and rests his head on his old, familiar pillow.” –Lin Yutang
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Local mushrooms
A couple of weekends ago, I tagged along with a group of local mushroom hunters for a story. I was amazed how much variety they found in a little more than an hour in the woods near Safe Harbor Park … Continue reading
Posted in Backyard Travels, Events, Jen's Journeys
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Susquehanna River recognized
This week, a representative from the National Park Service came to York County to designate the Susquehanna River Water Trail — a 103-mile portion of water from Sunbury to the Maryland border — a national recreational trail. The designation highlights … Continue reading
Posted in Misc, The great outdoors
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Adventures in home buying
I’ve been a bad blogger. This photo shows why — I’m buying a house. And as anyone who has bought a house knows, it’s a time-consuming process. You have to set up your mortgage and insurance, get a home inspection, … Continue reading
Posted in Issues, Jen's Journeys, Misc
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I may be quitting my day job soon
The recent success of native York County artist Jeff Koons — he has a solo exhibit in the Palace of Versailles through December — inspired us to create our own Koons-ish masterpiece here in the YDR newsroom. Check it out … Continue reading
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