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: June 2009
Dental emergency travel kit
It never fails — things always happen at the most inconvenient times. Mostly bad things. And especially when you’re away from home, and maybe can’t even speak the local language. Beautiful Smiles Family Dental Center in Fairview Township suggests putting … Continue reading
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Vanity plates part 22
My friend and I spotted this car in the parking lot of the West Shore Farmer’s Market one Saturday when we decided to go there for lunch after our morning spinning class. When we went inside, we saw our cycle … Continue reading
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PCN tours PA State Parks
The Pennsylvania Cable Network, PCN, together with the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, will broadcast a series showcasing Pennsylvania state parks again this summer. It kicks off Sunday, June 28, with a visit to what I consider my … Continue reading
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Remember Alf?
Connie Smith of Manchester sent me this license plate picture she snapped while in Mechanicsburg on June 19. Remember Alf?
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York Photo Walk
Grab your camera and sneakers and prepare for a free Photo walk of downtown York Saturday morning. (The photo shown from the steps of the State Capitol is from a recent photo walk in Harrisburg.) Walkers of all ages and … Continue reading
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Add some culture to your summer
If you’re already bored by summer, Gettysburg is where you want to go. The town has a lot going on this week, but the main event is the Gettysburg Fringe Festival, which continues through Sunday with a number of events … Continue reading
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New wine tour in the barrel
Folks who are familiar with the popular UnCork York wine tours each March will be pleased to learn that the York County Convention & Visitors Bureau will hold a new event Nov. 20, 21 and 22. UnCorkYork participating wineries will … Continue reading
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How do they make that?
York County is pretty well known for its snack foods and motorcycles. But did you know that a local textile mill produces material used in Hollywood films? That the country’s oldest and largest wallcovering manufacturer has its products in more … Continue reading
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The answers
Here are the answers to the York County geography quiz I posted up here a few days ago. How many did you get correct? 1. Yoe (pronounced Yo) 2. Etters (There is a post office by this name, but most … Continue reading
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Local geography quiz
Here’s a fun geography quiz focusing on York County that I came up with as an activity for a recent staff meeting. See how many you know — post your guesses as a comment to this post — and look … Continue reading
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