What is now known as Lebanon is the ancestral homelands of the Lenape people. Only a couple generations ago, Pennsylvania was still the country’s leader in railroading. With the consolidation of the railroads into Amtrak and Conrail (now part of Norfolk & Southern), and even before that as communities ebbed and flowed, many tracks were […]
Category: Things To Do
Hershey Bears
The Hershey Bears are the most storied and successful minor league hockey team in PA, and the games are as exciting and fun as they have been for nearly 100 years.
Crystal Cave
What is now known as Berks County is the ancestral home of the Lenape people. Date of Visit: August 3, 2025 Tucked away in the northern corner of Berks County, three miles east of the village of Virginville and five miles west of Kutztown, exists one of the oldest tourist attractions in Pennsylvania. Crystal Cave […]
Philadelphia Phillies
What is now known as Philadelphia is the ancestral homelands of the Lenape people. For my money, Pennsylvania is home to the two best stadiums in all of Major League Baseball. Pittsburgh’s PNC Park is highlighted by the riverwalk and skyline, a picturesque downtown setting and a great place to take in a game. But […]
Gretna Theatre (at Mt Gretna Playhouse)
A visit to the Mt Gretna Playhouse for a children’s theater performance by Gretna Theatre.
Arboretum at Penn State
Family fun at the Arboretum at Penn State and the Childhood’s Gate Children’s Garden.
Horseshoe Curve
A family outing to the Horseshoe Curve to watch trains and enjoy a picnic by the tracks.
Delgrosso’s Amusement Park
Delgrosso’s Amusement Park and Laguna Splash are a combo waterpark/amusement park for family fun near Altoona, PA.
Crayola Experience
A day of family fun at the Crayola Experience, including creating a molded crayon, drip art, cartoon sketching and more.
Capital Area Greenbelt
Follow along as I take a ride on the 20-mile trail loop around Harrisburg, PA known as the Capital Area Greenbelt.