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.
Author Archives: jen vogelsong
Navigating a foreign land
OK, so maybe that headline is a bit misleading. Literally, I’m still right here in Central PA. But instead of going to work in a newsroom among journalists every day like I have for the past decade, I drive to … Continue reading
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Blog took a vacation
I just realized it has been more than two weeks since I have posted here. But I have good reasons. Reason No. 1 is that I am embarking upon a new adventure. Reason No. 2 is that I came down … Continue reading
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Nominate a distinctive destination
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is accepting nominations for its 2010 Dozen Distinctive Destinations list. This year’s list included nearby Lititz.
Loretta Claiborne in National Portrait Gallery
A York woman is part of a picture on display now at the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C. It’s a painting by artist David Lenz that pays tribute to Eunice Shriver’s work with the intellectually disabled. Here’s a story … Continue reading
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Pet Airways
You knew it was only a matter of time. The amount of money people spend on their pets has been growing for years. Many hotels and attractions have become pet friendly. Now, this story about a couple who have started … Continue reading
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Alaska cruise info meeting
York County Cooperative Community Education, Mountain View Travel and Princess Cruise Lines will hold a meeting from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 in Room 160 of York Suburban Senior High School, 1800 Hollywood Drive, Spring Garden Township, for … Continue reading
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Green camping at PA state parks
You might think camping is a pretty “green” activity, but this summer, Pennsylvania State Parks will teach campers how to enjoy the outdoors while leaving even less of a footprint on the environment. A demonstration “green” campsite will be set … Continue reading
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Anniversary cruise
Irene and Lynn Dietz of Springettsbury Township sent this picture of the Bahamas’ Half Moon Cay, owned by Carnival Cruise Lines. They say it was by far the best beach they’ve been to in their travels. The couple took a … Continue reading
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Bad baggage handling
I stumbled across this song and video by a musician from Halifax, Canada, who came up with a creative way to vent his anger and frustration at bad baggage handling by United Airlines. How sad that it takes thousands of … Continue reading
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U.S. has worst airline food
The biggest surprise about this news is that they classify the Sprite and peanuts as food! I always look forward to trips on foreign airlines because the food is actually edible. Compared to what they serve on U.S. airlines, it … Continue reading
