The Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens is located in Pittsburgh Pennsylvania and is one of the prettiest botanical gardens in the entire world. It's a place of natural beauty that's educational and fun to visit. Lucky for all of us, they're open year-round to visitors. When planning a … [Read more...] about Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
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Family Fun at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Twice a year my family likes to get together and take the kids up to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park and Zoo in Halifax Pennsylvania. We typically plan our visits to the park for mid-Spring and again in mid-to-late Summer. Luckily for us, we only live one hour away, so it's feasible for us to visit twice … [Read more...] about Family Fun at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park
Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca
The Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca New York is a must-see if you want to learn about the Native Americans that call western New York home. You'll find it located in the southwest region of New York state and about 20 minutes from the norther border in Pennsylvania. Coming from south … [Read more...] about Seneca-Iroquois National Museum in Salamanca
Amish Farms and Barns in Lancaster County
Pennsylvania is home to some of the oldest farms and barns in the country. We're a big agricultural state and I have to admit...we have some of the best barns, silos and farmlands in the world. While most are owned & operated by traditional farmers, hundreds are also owned & operated by … [Read more...] about Amish Farms and Barns in Lancaster County
White Sandy Beaches in Virginia Beach
Late last Summer we had the opportunity to spend a few days down in Virginia Beach. We're pretty fortunate that my brother-in-law and his family live about 15 minutes from the coast, so when we go down for family visits, we get to spend some time over on the beach & boardwalk. Virginia Beach … [Read more...] about White Sandy Beaches in Virginia Beach
Let’s Talk Baseball! Family Fun at a Phillies Game
Every year we obtain a family pack of tickets to go down to Philadelphia to take in a professional MLB game featuring our beloved Phillies. And I don't feel like this is a tradition that is about to change - I imagine we'll still be looking for baseball tickets 2022, and beyond! When we typically … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Baseball! Family Fun at a Phillies Game
Beautiful Street Art at the Jersey Shore – Wildwood
As a seasoned traveler, I am always on the lookout for beautiful street art and wall murals. I'm particularly fond of seeing the various Whaling Walls by Wyland and the wall murals by David Dunleavy. Both of these very talented artists specialize in coastal art, so I guess that's why I love … [Read more...] about Beautiful Street Art at the Jersey Shore – Wildwood
Family Fun at Bumble Bee Hollow Mini Golf
My family loves to play miniature golf and we all get together a few times every year to play. We're pretty fortunate that here in central Pennsylvania, we've got several really nice mini golf courses to choose from and one of our favorite's is Bumble Bee Hollow Mini Golf. If you live in the area … [Read more...] about Family Fun at Bumble Bee Hollow Mini Golf