Lancaster’s Longhouse updated October, 2022. When visiting the Hans Herr House in Lancaster, PA, admission includes a tour of a Native American Lancaster Longhouse. The longhouse was the heart of Native American culture for hundreds of years. And the tour really helps visitors understand the culture better. Longhouses were common to the Eastern Woodland Indians […]
Forget pumpkin! Make mine maple! (cookie recipe)
Maple Cookie post updated October, 2022 Pumpkin spice latte might be the social media darling of October and November. But, its spot at the top of the fall flavor world may be coming to an end. And maple is to blame! Personally, I’m not a big pumpkin spice latte fan. I like pumpkin pie, pumpkin […]
Visiting the United Flight 93 Memorial
This guide to visiting the Flight 93 National Memorial explains what to expect, when to visit, and answers questions visitors need to know before they go.
The best restaurants in Erie, PA
If you’ve read many posts on this blog, you probably know I enjoy discovering the best food wherever I go. I’ve now been to Erie, Pennsylvania twice, and I’ve eaten at enough restaurants now to be able to share our guide to the best restaurants in Erie, PA! For ease of planning, I’m breaking these […]
Colonial America: Explore Fort Ligonier
Long before Ligonier, PA was the adorable town it is today…. Long before the town square with its gazebo and shops… Long before we were the United States of America… Fort Ligonier staked a British claim for Colonial America on this beautiful, mountainous region in Pennsylvania’s Laurel Highlands. Fort Ligonier: A Laurel Highlands Must See […]
Presque Isle State Park travel planner
Growing up in Northeast Ohio, Lake Erie has always been part of my life — at Cedar Point, Put-in-Bay and when seeing family near Cleveland. So, when I got the chance to visit Erie, Pennsylvania recently, going back to Lake Erie was a lot like “going home.” It felt nostalgic, comfortable, familiar. I know I’m […]
Explore the best state parks in Pennsylvania
A couple years ago, I made my first visit to Ricketts Glen State Park in eastern Pennsylvania, near the Poconos. That park caught my attention like none before, and I still consider it one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. But I had no idea it is only one of the best […]
Frank Lloyd Wright houses in PA and New York
It’s been more than a year since I last traveled for this blog. When I got the invitation to return to Pennsylvania and see what’s happening in travel in 2021, I was excited to be back to work. Then, when I saw that the itinerary included tours of Frank Lloyd Wright houses in PA, including […]
Grand Canyon vacations for families
Now that we can travel again, families are flocking to US national parks in record numbers, lured by the promise of wide open spaces. That sure sounds like a great idea, but the crowds are another story. With just a little creativity — and the help of an informative blog (wink, wink) — family vacations […]
Fun things to do with kids in Tampa
There are so many fun things to do with kids in Tampa, Florida. Whether planning a weekend escape or a whole week, Tampa has something for everyone in the family to enjoy. From Busch Gardens Tampa for thrills to leisurely strolls on the Tampa Riverwalk, there’s loads of family fun in Tampa. Family things to […]
