One of our favorite spots to visit in Hershey PA is ZOOAMERICA.  Much quieter than its next door neighbor Hersheypark, the zoo is open all year round or you can visit it on the same day you visit Hersheypark as part of your park admission.  We love visiting in the fall and winter when the [...]

By: Taryn Swadba, Bucknell University student and Susquehanna River Valley Visitors Bureau summer intern
Taryn Swadba is a senior at Bucknell University in Lewisburg. Taryn lived in Europe for 4 years during her childhood, so she LOVES traveling and seeing all sorts of unique and interesting places. Upon graduating next year, she will [...]

For my oldest daughter’s 16th birthday we stayed closed to home but filled her day with some of her Pennsylvania favorites.
I started the morning off with stopping at the Pennsylvania Bakery to pick up some cannoli – her favorite sweet.  If you are ever in Camp Hill, make sure to stop by and sample their [...]

Wow! It’s been a long time since I’ve posted here! It’s certainly not for lack of traveling and fishing. I’ve been hitting the waters of Pennsylvania almost every weekend in search of great fishing. This past weekend I had a unique opportunity to join three other anglers who specialize in Kayak fishing for a 3 [...]

Taking advantage of another 80 degree day, it was off to a local trail- the Hazleton, PA rails to trails. Since it was only eight miles, I took my six year-old son, Matthew with me and his tag-a-long. Gearing up with a six year-old gives a new perspective on biking. Complete with [...]

To experience that first streak of 60 degree weather is to experience a jolt of adrenaline. While it’s not exactly hot, it sure feels like it is after months and months of snow and ice. I’ve seen people in shorts and t-shirts already. This weather makes me want to do one thing [...]

Having grown up in Vermont, I’m no stranger to winter conditions. Harsh winter conditions. As in, three feet of snow overnight, instead of three inches. So as you might imagine, I’ve got some experience with outdoor clothing and gear, what works and what doesn’t.
All too often I see people who are [...]

I never presume to think that I’ve “seen it all,” no matter how frequently I visit a place. But in truth, once I get a good feel for a place, most surprises are fairly small. Which makes the big ones all the more incredible.
Saturday was cold – 28 degrees cold – at sunrise, [...]