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We enjoy getting together as a family and all heading out for a family play date. Sometimes we keep things simple and free by just getting together and exploring one of the free parks in our area. After all, some of the best things in life are indeed FREE! A few months ago we got together with my … [Read more...] about Family Fun at the Lititz Springs Park

Some of you may know that I have another blog that I started back in 2009 called the Pennsylvania and Beyond Travel Blog. It's a travel blog that focuses mainly on Pennsylvania and the mid-Atlantic States, but we also cover other states too. We love domestic travel and highly recommend … [Read more...] about Leister Farm House in the Late 1880’s in Gettysburg

Every month my husband and I like to take a day trip to a new location in Pennsylvania or within one of our boarding states. It's a great way for us to still stay connected together as a couple (spending time together) and a few times every year we take our granddaughter along with us. We love … [Read more...] about Historic Linden Hall Girl’s School in Lititz

Harrisburg is the capital city of the great state of Pennsylvania and is the 10th largest state in the commonwealth. If you're trying to locate Harrisburg on a map, you'll want to look for it in the south central part of the state. Approximately 50,000 people call it home. One of the best … [Read more...] about Introducing You to Harrisburg Pennsylvania

Every year during the month of January the Pennsylvania Farm Show comes to Harrisburg. It's a big event that focuses on Pennsylvania agriculture and farming...hence why it's called the Pennsylvania Farm Show! With that said, you'll find all kinds of family-friendly activities to do at the PA Farm … [Read more...] about Family Fun at the Pennsylvania Farm Show

Ricketts Glen State Park is located in the beautiful state of Pennsylvania. It's one of the best-known parks in the entire state. One reason that millions of people have flocked to this state park over the years is because of the 24 named waterfalls located within the park. In addition to those 24, … [Read more...] about Hiking in Beautiful Ricketts Glen State Park

The American Civil War was fought from 1861 through 1865 in the United States. The Union was made up with mostly soldiers from the northern states and the Confederates were made up with soldiers from the southern states. The Civil War was one of the bloodiest and deadliest wars for Americans and … [Read more...] about The Historic Gettysburg Battlefield in Pennsylvania