The Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail 2024 highlights 19 ice cream shops in the Cumberland Valley of Pennsylvania. Once you complete the free, simple sign-up, you simply visit the listed ice cream shops, making sure that you check-in when you are at each shop. Each check-in earns you 100 points, which can be redeemed for…
If you have young children and live in the central PA area then a trip to Paulus FarmPark is a must do activity! The combination of animals to visit and fun activities to do will delight the young and young at heart. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may earn me…
When you visit the ‘Sweetest Place on Earth’, Hershey, PA make sure to include a visit to Hershey’s Chocolate World. A visit to Chocolate World should begin with the free chocolate factory tour ride. The ride explains the process of chocolate making, beginning with the harvesting of cocoa beans in the tropics to the end…
Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve is one of 50 nature preserves in Lancaster and York Counties in Pennsylvania owned and managed by the Lancaster Conservancy. This small preserve is known for its abundance of spring wildflowers. Unfortunately, when we hiked there in mid-May, there were no wildflowers to be seen. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate…
Vincent DiFilippo Nature Preserve is a relaxing little nature preserve located along the Conodoguinet Creek in Mechanicsburg, PA. This 54-acre preserve offers a two-mile walking and biking trail, as well as access to the creek for fishing or kayaking. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links. Using these links may earn me a small commission…
The extensive Pennsylvania state park system offers many opportunities to get outside and enjoy the beauty to be found throughout the state. Having grown up in Pennsylvania, I didn’t realize that not every state had so many state parks and that most states charge admission to their state parks. I am thankful that I have…
On March 9th I took several youths from our church youth group to Winter Jam ’24 at the Bryce Jordan Center at Penn State University. For many of the kids, it was their first concert. Everyone had a good time and would like to go again next year. Disclosure: This post may contain affiliate links.…
The Maryland Zoo is a nice size zoo with lots of animals, located just north of Inner Harbor, Baltimore. Free parking is available near the zoo entrance. After purchasing tickets, you can either ride the tram or walk through the historic main valley to the center of the zoo. We chose to walk on the…
Succulent beef tips in gravy, rotisserie chicken, ham, authentic Amish brown butter noodles, and PA Dutch bread filling are only a small number of the tasty items you will find at the best smorgasbord in Lancaster County. While nowhere near as large as Shady Maple Smorgasbord (the largest in the US), Dienner’s Country Restaurant offers…
The Lehigh Valley Zoo is a small zoo located in the heart of the Trexler Nature Preserve in Schnecksville, PA. The zoo is home to over 300 animals, from petite poison dart frogs to towering giraffes. Arranged in a single loop, you can easily tour the entire zoo in an hour. If you stop to…