Beat the Covid Blues! Support Small Businesses! Raise Funds for Central PA Food Bank! Vacations are postponed. Bus trips are rescheduled and crowded events are canceled. Got the Covid Blues? Don’t despair! The Lancaster County’s Best Kept Secrets Tour is a fantastic way to find some … [Read more...]
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Snow Geese Migration at Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area
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Over 70,000 Migrating Snow Geese and Other Birds I've spent almost my entire life in Lancaster County. I've had the chance to see some incredible shows at some of the local theatres. I've had the opportunity to ride the train at Strasburg Rail Road, ride the coaster at Dutch Wonderland and visit … [Read more...]
Fasnacht Day: What is Fasnacht Day?
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What are Fasnachts and what is the fascination that Pennsylvanians have with them? It goes back to the mid-1700's with the influx of Swiss and German immigrants to what is now known as PA Dutch Country, who brought with them traditions from the Old World. Lent, the six weeks between Ash Wednesday … [Read more...]
Unique Christmas Activity: Zipline Through a Winter Wonderland
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It’s one thing to look at Christmas lights, it’s another thing to fly through them! Looking for something unique for you and your family/friends to do this holiday season in Lancaster? Refreshing Mountain Retreat and Adventure Center in northern Lancaster County is bringing back their … [Read more...]
Date Night Ideas for Tourists in Lancaster County, PA
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It’s time to plan your next date night. Maybe you’re tired of doing the same old thing. If you want to explore a new place altogether, why not take a short trip to Lancaster County? Believe it or not, Lancaster County, known to some as Amish Country, offers a variety of fun things to do for couples … [Read more...]
Care for Pastors and Leaders
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Reflections on Vacation and Retreat In recent years a very successful model of personal debriefing for Christian leaders has been discovered. The Le Rucher debriefing helps missionaries find new vitality and meaning for their work. It is a guided 5-day rest for personal reflection, sharing … [Read more...]
Covered Bridge Tour with Strasburg Scooters
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Recently, my wife and I had the opportunity to explore Southern Lancaster County in a completely new way for us; on a 49cc Scoot Coupe. Strasburg Scooters has been offering up tours of Lancaster since 2012, and owners Marc and Nikki Crusemire have gone out of their way to provide a unique, personal, … [Read more...]
Theater of Fear Spooks with Victorian Chills this Halloween
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The Magic Lantern Show is one Lancaster County’s most unique attractions, re-animating an art form all-the-rage in the late 1800’s. Before there were movies, Magic Lantern shows were the Hollywood of the day. Victorian audiences enjoyed many different themes, but spooky and macabre shows were … [Read more...]
AMT’S “Ovation” Hits The Stage
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For over 20 years, American Music Theatre has been creating critically acclaimed, one-of-a-kind summer and Christmas Original Shows that feature incredibly talented singers, dancers, and musicians, all live on stage. This summer is no exception as AMT presents its newest show, OVATION: An AMT Pops … [Read more...]
Grand Opening Weekend! – Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park
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Dutch Wonderland Family Amusement Park 2249 Lincoln Hwy. East (U.S. Route 30) Lancaster, PA 17602 1-866-FUNatDW Visit Website Soar into Summer Fun! It’s family time at Dutch Wonderland! Join them this weekend for their Grand Opening event, April 27 & 28! Don’t be late … [Read more...]