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Secrets of a Celibate Society: The Religious Rebels of Ephrata Cloister

Posted on December 17, 2024September 14, 2024by Jody Arneson

Discover how early American religious radicals combined mysticism, music, architecture, and art to leave behind a legacy that still resonates today.

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Hidden in the Forest: A Hike to Yost Run Falls

Posted on September 24, 2024September 1, 2024by Jody Arneson

Take this short but moderate hike to two lovely waterfalls hidden in the wilds of Sproul State Forest in Centre County, PA.

Eisenhower Farm National Historic Site: A Window into Leadership and Legacy

Posted on August 24, 2024August 13, 2024by Jody Arneson

Explore the home and farm of President Dwight D. Eisenhower, which served as a retreat and meeting place during his presidency and offers insights into his life and leadership.

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Gettysburg’s Civilian Casualty: The Jennie Wade House Experience

Posted on August 10, 2024July 20, 2024by Jody Arneson

Uncover the moving story of Gettysburg’s only civilian casualty and gain a deeper understanding of civilian life during the Civil War at this house museum!

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Find Baseball Bliss at the Little League Museum

Posted on August 3, 2024July 20, 2024by Jody Arneson

This museum celebrates the enduring spirit of youth sportsmanship that continues to resonate worldwide.

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Ship Ahoy! Exploring Erie’s Seafaring History at the Maritime Museum

Posted on June 11, 2024April 20, 2024by Jody Arneson

Step aboard the USS Niagara, navigate through history, and uncover Erie’s maritime secrets at the Erie Maritime Museum—an immersive voyage awaits!

Discover the Beauty of Soaring Eagle Wetland

Posted on May 21, 2024April 11, 2024by Jody Arneson

Check out this wetlands near Happy Valley for its many varieties of wild flowers!

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Erie’s Eden: The Wildlife Wonders of Asbury Woods

Posted on May 7, 2024March 30, 2024by Jody Arneson

Asbury Woods is a nature preserve in Erie PA that offers hiking and educational programs.

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Trailing to Tranquility: Discovering Jacoby Falls

Posted on April 16, 2024March 30, 2024by Jody Arneson

This picturesque hike leads to a beautiful waterfalls within Loyalstock State Forest in Lycoming County, PA.

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Leaping Lizards! Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland

Posted on April 9, 2024March 29, 2024by Jody Arneson

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!

Kinzua Bridge State Park: A Tale of Innovation, Destruction and Renewal

Posted on March 12, 2024March 4, 2024by Jody Arneson

A train trestle bridge extends over a gorge, abruptly stopping. Green lush foliage is in the foreground; the sky is deep blue. You can see ruins of bridge supports on the other side of the gorge.

Kinzua Bridge State Park sits in McKean County, PA, in north-central Pennsylvania. This state park’s focal point is the once proud Kinzua Viaduct. Do you enjoy weird railroad history? Check out the abandoned Coburn Rail Tunnel in Centre County! Built in 1882 by the Phoenix Iron Company, this engineering marvel stretched 2,053 feet long and […]

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