Pennsylvania

One of America's most historic states, it ranges from the urban flair (and grit) of Philadelphia and Pittsburgh to the bucolic beauties of the Poconos, Dutch Country, and Bucks County. And for history, Philly and Gettysburg! are absolute bucket-listers.

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Longwood Gardens in 'Spring Has Sprung & U.S. Gardens Await Discovery'

Spring is here, and summer's already around the corner! If you’re a flower gardener - and the National Gardening Association estimates that members of over a third of U.S. households are - you already may have begun to till soil and plant seeds. And those who like to travel as well as garden (as well as those who enjoy gardens more by watching than working), now is time to plan a trip to take in some of Mother Nature’s bountiful beauty. Gardens come in a variety of types, sizes and offerings.…

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Deerfield Retreat & Spa in the Pocono Mountains

Admittedly, I'd never heard of Lo-Wei, a unique exercise class that combines yoga, strength training and flexibility that stretched my body in ways my mind never thought possible. But it is only one of almost three dozen fitness classes, all part of the dawn-to-dusk workout, weight loss, and education focus of the one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive Deerfield Health Retreat and Spa in East Stroudsburg, in the Poconos Mountains of Pennsylvania, where my friend Kathy and I spent three nights a while…

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Kinzua Sky Walk cited in 'In the USA this Fall, Combine Foliage with Adventure'

Dan and Mary Stroudt oooh and aaah at the multicolored scenery below the hot air balloon in which they’re riding. The journey is very different for Mark and Marylee Sutherland as they help to paddle a rubber raft along a stretch of whitewater in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina. Betsy Goodman and Tom Cross are traveling at a slower pace, strolling across a glass-bottom observation deck. These disparate experiences may seem to have little in common, but they do. They provide…

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After 200 years, Jim Thorpe reaches tourism pinnacle

There’s a little village in the heart of the Pennsylvania Pocono Mountains that has seen more than its share of booms and busts during the course of its 200-year history. We recently visited the charming town for a second time. This time during its annual autumnal celebration. read post

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Ed Wetschler July 7, 2010 at 5:55pm

Right on, Richard. I try to see the elk rut every year. Funny photo. And note to people who've never seen this: The male you're looking at is actually a small one; these guys can make deer look like terriers.
Richard Bonds July 7, 2010 at 4:17pm

Thought I would share a photo we received from near Benezette. Elk watching is a lot of fun and sometimes you don't have to do much to find them :-). It is a great roadtrip and can be even more amazing in the fall - throw in the foliage and the "elk rut. Photo courtesy of Amy Gorman.
Ed Wetschler July 2, 2010 at 5:02am

Best fireworks in NE Pennsylvania this weekend? My money's on Lake Wallenpaupack. http://bit.ly/cNIEXn

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Ed Wetschler June 18, 2010 at 10:15pm

Beyond the Civil War: The 10-day Gettysburg Festival (music, theater, culinary arts, etc.) begins today. http://bit.ly/d6y6SI

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Cara Schneider April 28, 2010 at 7:22pm

Hooray for your brave kids!! I'm going a flight later this week. I'll post a photo from the adventure.
Allie McCoy April 28, 2010 at 6:49pm

I am not sure I have enough courage to go up in a helicopter, Ms. Schneider, but my children probably do. Thank you for the advice.
Cara Schneider April 28, 2010 at 6:34pm

Speaking of smale planes, helicopter tours debut next month in, or "over," Philly. There's even a route that takes visitors up to Bucks County for dinner. They're called Fox Choppers, www.foxchoppers.com.
Ed Wetschler April 28, 2010 at 6:12pm

Darryl, I keep meaning to have a look at Fort Necessity. Great name for a fortress.
Darryl Musick April 28, 2010 at 6:03pm

Fallingwater is pretty spectacular. Any place with Wright architecture is a must see, including Chicago, Scottsdale, and Wisconsin. On the way from Pittsburgh to Fallinwater, we also came across Fort Necessity where a young George Washington fought his first battle in the French and Indian Wars. Loved the stop we made there.
Ed Wetschler April 28, 2010 at 5:53pm

Wow -- that photo brings back memories of flights I've taken in small planes. While we're talking Lock Haven and Williamsport, go a little further to the west in September and October, and you'll find something odd that I've written about several times: the largest wild elk herd east of the Mississippi. These boys are big, and come mating season, they come out onto the open fields, challenge each other, and generally make a lot of noise. Fascinating.