The Legend of Bird Rock

May 25, 2022
A hike to Bird Rock, perched high above Route 322 in the Reedsville Narrows, is definitely on my bucket list. I am always envious when I see others post pictures standing by this majestic natural wonder, which is shaped like an ever-watching bird, through now a bit marred by graffiti. Learn More

There Never Was a Good War or a Bad Peace

April 19, 2022
I, like many of you, have been watching the senseless war unfold in Ukraine and have been surprised at the emotions rising within me.  Learn More

Diamonds in Your Own Back Yard

April 19, 2022
We sometimes imagine that we must travel far and wide to unearth the unique and unusual, but sometimes they exist, undiscovered, in our own back yard. Learn More

The Colorful History of “Long Narrows”

April 19, 2022
Thousands of travelers have witnessed the beauty of the “Long Narrows.” This is the historic name once assigned to the stretch of Route 322 located between Mifflintown and Lewistown. Learn More

As a Phoenix Rising from the Ashes

April 19, 2022
In ancient and medieval literature, the Phoenix is depicted as a vibrant and majestic bird that is destroyed by fire, but through determination and perseverance rises from the ashes to become even more powerful and effective than before. Learn More