State parks are wonderful diversions any time of the year, allowing us to get out to enjoy fresh air, beautiful scenery, and a variety of recreation choices. Ricketts Glen State Park is at the top of my list of Pennsylvania state parks to recommend. It’s a beautiful destination in northeastern […]
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History sometimes hides in plain sight. This is especially so in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where covered bridges — dating to the mid-19th century — stand along roads that have been used for centuries. They are reminders of some simpler times before transportation technology replaced horses and wagons. At one time,
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Could you use a reminder of simpler times? Drive along some back roads in the Lehigh Valley in eastern Pennsylvania, and you’ll find covered bridges that date back to the mid-19th century. They’re a beautiful reminder of our country’s past. Once the United States had about 10,000 covered bridges. Today
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This article was last updated in November 2023. Locals and avid birders know Hawk Mountain Sanctuary as the place to view migrating birds of prey (i.e., hawks, falcons, eagles, osprey) in the Lehigh Valley. It’s also a great place for a hike, with the payoff being splendid panoramic views for
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Please check the visitor center’s current days and hours of operation before visiting. Take a step back into colonial history at Washington Crossing State Park in New Jersey. George Washington was on the move in December 1776 (and walked these grounds) and gearing up for what would become a surprise
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