So the Lehigh Valley is covered in snow, which reminds me of the first time I tried skiing. I was in 7th grade when I signed up to go on a ski trip with my church youth group to Bear Creek Mountain Resort (although back then it was called Doe Mountain). As we pulled up to the base [...]

You know those crazy “dog people” who get their pooches memory foam beds, feed them organic treats, and take them to doggie daycare? Well, about 6 months ago, I become one. I didn’t used to be this way. In fact, when I saw people treating their dogs like kids, I secretly rolled my eyes. But [...]

I’m not sure who said we were gonna get this snow and what was going on with winter this year, whether it was our winter guru from his underground lair or his new buddy strutin’ around the farm yard — if you’re not hanging in Punxsutawney you’re missing out — but, sa-wweeeet!
Actually, your and my [...]

In the last week, a good portion of Pennsylvania has seen a significant amount of snowfall. While the snow can be pretty, it can also mean that you become stuck in your own home for days at a time while waiting to be plowed out. And, while the first couple of hours can be fun, [...]

If your experience with ice sculptures begins and ends with punchbowl swans at a wedding reception, you owe it to yourself to head to the Victorian town of Franklin in Venango County this weekend. This Saturday, February 6, in the city’s Fountain Park from 10 am to 4pm is the Franklin On Ice Festival.
This [...]

Living in Pennsylvania’s Snow Belt, you’ve got two choices in the winter – you can hole up and wait until Punxy Phil delivers the (hopefully) good news, or you can learn the arcane art of layering and head outside to find a way to enjoy the season. Although cross country (or Nordic) skiing doesn’t [...]

Growing up in Vermont, the only winter visitors we really got were tourists heading for the ski slopes.  Nobody was overly fond of them, as they weren’t very interesting, just something of a nuisance.

It’s a different story in northeastern Pennsylvania, where the winter residents are bald eagles!  I’d hazard a guess that outside of [...]

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 [...]

A couple of weekends ago, I decided to take a kayak trip down the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River which is one of Pennsylvania’s water trails. I had two goals in mind. First, I wanted to do some small mouth bass fishing. I’m all about fishing!  Second, I’m in the market for a new [...]

The plan was to ski eight different mountains in one day.  While we fell two short, we still accomplished something few others can claim.  Only in the Pocono Mountains can such a feat be accomplished.
Starting at 8 AM and quitting at 7 PM, I accompanied our President/CEO Carl Wilgus and two magazine editors on a [...]