Get your zen on at this lovely art gallery, where you can experience the joy of nature outdoors.
Author: Jody Arneson
In the Footsteps of the Past: Exploring Stagg Hall and Historic Port Tobacco
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Historic Port Tobacco and Stagg Hall is an interesting part of Maryland history.
Ship Ahoy! Exploring Erie’s Seafaring History at the Maritime Museum
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Step aboard the USS Niagara, navigate through history, and uncover Erie’s maritime secrets at the Erie Maritime Museum—an immersive voyage awaits!
Guiding Light: John Donahoo’s Legacy and the Concord Point Lighthouse
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This iconic lighthouse has watched over sailors navigating the Upper Chesapeake Bay for nearly 150 years!
Art in a Donut Building: Hirshhorn Museum
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Step into the artistic vortex of the this museum, where bold design meets cutting-edge contemporary art
Discover the Beauty of Soaring Eagle Wetland
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Check out this wetlands near Happy Valley for its many varieties of wild flowers!
Explore the Blooms and Beauty of Brookside Gardens
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Explore this urban oasis and discover the blooms and beauty it holds!
Erie’s Eden: The Wildlife Wonders of Asbury Woods
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Asbury Woods is a nature preserve in Erie PA that offers hiking and educational programs.
Melrose Caverns Offers Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Stories
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Melrose Caverns, near Harrisonburg VA, offer Civil War history and artifacts, as well as stalactites and stalagmites.
Gorge-ous Views: The Unmatched Beauty of Taughannock Falls State Park
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This lovely waterfalls and overlook are not to be missed!
Trailing to Tranquility: Discovering Jacoby Falls
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This picturesque hike leads to a beautiful waterfalls within Loyalstock State Forest in Lycoming County, PA.
Leaping Lizards! Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland
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Discover exotic reptiles and amphibians from around the world in beautiful, naturalistic habitats. Interact with 300 parakeets in Parakeet Landing and experience the prehistoric past with a stroll through the outdoor dinosaur exhibit!
Exploring Brethren and Mennonite Heritage in the Shenandoah Valley
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This interesting museum explores the heritage of Brethren and Mennonites in the Shenandoah Valley.
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Discover the Purrfect Blend of Tea and Whiskers at Aristocat Cafe!
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Ready to relax with a cuppa and a cat? See you at the Aristocat Cafe, where every sip and purr makes a difference!
From Battlefields to Beaux-Arts: The Story of Anderson House
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This historic house museum in Washington DC has many stories to tell!