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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Walk in the footsteps of history on the same ground trodden by the Continental Army over two centuries ago. Located along the Pennsylvania side of the Delaware River, Washington Crossing Historical Park is the area where General George Washington’s Continental Army encamped for three weeks in December 1776. From here,
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Located in Pennsylvania’s Pocono Mountains, Bushkill Falls is a beautiful place to hike in the woods and view spectacular waterfalls. It’s dubbed “The Niagara of Pennsylvania.” Four trails beckon you after you pay for admission, so you choose how adventurous you are and how many waterfalls you want to see.
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