There is a saying that goes something like this:  “Instead of worrying about the destination, focus on the journey… for it’s the journey that is truly important.”  So in that spirit, I’m going to focus on a fun way to journey across PA, wherever your final destination may be:  traveling via Amtrak.
Spring fever sent my [...]

I grew up in a rural area surrounded by farms, but I am several generations removed from any personal agricultural heritage. That, however, has not stopped me from making a trek to the Pennsylvania Farm Show a family tradition. Shepherding our two kids through the animals, exhibits, tractors, food and crowds can be daunting, but [...]

If you grew up in central Pennsylvania, chances are good that you took at least one field trip to the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg. I made the trip in fourth grade, and I still recall the scavenger hunt we were asked to complete. While interning at the State Archives (next door to the museum) [...]

Several weeks ago I was pondering what I’d be doing on my vacation…the beach?…the mountains? Since I’m  obsessed with fishing these first two ideas quickly flew though and out of my mind. I came up with a much better plan. It is a plan that I am now calling “2009 Fishapalooza Tour”. I know those [...]

Seeing a great work of art in a museum – inspiring. Seeing the artist in the process of creation – priceless. Art enthusiasts have the opportunity to see the masters at work, thanks to a new central Pennsylvania initiative, stretching from the Susquehanna River to New Hope. The PA Arts Experience promotes this art trail [...]

My husband has been going to Lio’s Pizza and Sub Shop for as long as he can remember.   Since we have had kids and moved away from Harrisburg, it is one place we will find any excuse to return to when we are in town and there are many reasons why.
Lio’s is conveniently located off [...]

On a lazy Saturday morning, Greg and I wandered to the St. Thomas Roasters in Linglestown. The cozy, inviting atmosphere of this shop puts you at ease the instant you walk inside. The coffee shop is in an old, charming home with welcoming hardwood floors, mismatched tables and chairs and a large, antique-looking coffee bean [...]

Memorial Day Weekend, it’s an unspoken tradition to spend some time with my husband’s family at the Greater Harrisburg ArtsFest at Riverfront Park, along the Susquehanna River and Front Street in downtown Harrisburg.  There really is something for everyone here.
This was the first year Morgan was old enough (he’s 3½) to really enjoy Kidsfest, hosted [...]

Klavon’s Ice Cream Parlor on Penn Avenue in the Strip District of Pittsburgh is truly a trip back in time. I kinda feel like I’m in Hill Valley circa 1955 (Back to the Future) expecting Marty McFly to come running through the door. The store used to be a pharmacy, like most ice cream parlors [...]

We have been enjoying unseasonable 85 degree weather here in Pittsburgh for about a week now and some co-workers and I decided to take advantage of the sunshine yesterday. We headed into the Strip District for lunch and were excited to try a new place. One of our co-workers suggested Enrico Biscotti Company, Pittsburgh’s hidden [...]