pennsylvania: South Central PA: A Fun Place to Live-There's Always Something to Do - 07/28/14 10:59 AM
The list of things to do in South Central Pennsylvania is endless. Attractions in South Central PA can range from a family trip to an amusement park to a fall-foliage tour along a Pennsylvania railroad. Seasonal beers can be sampled at Pennsylvania breweries or you can sip Pennsylvania wines overlooking the vineyards where the grapes are grown, and even tour the factories that manufacture your favorite potato chips, pretzels and chocolate.
 
Hershey
The Sweetest Place on Earth
Hershey, PA, home of Milton Hershey’s first chocolate factory. The most popular attraction is Hershey Park with over 65 rides, live entertainment and a water … (10 comments)

pennsylvania: 12th Annual Pennsylvania Horse World Expo February 27 to March 2 - 02/23/14 01:05 PM
 
The 12th Annual Pennsylvania Horse World Expo 2014 will be held at the Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, PA, from Thursday, February 27 through Sunday, March 2, 2014. This event is the largest equine event in the mid-Atlantic region, and will feature animals of all breeds as well as riders and over 500 vendors.
 
The PA Horse World Expo 2014 is dedicated to all aspects of horse care and training including:
 
§Showcase of the best stallions and a Parade of Breeds
§Entertaining demonstrations by top national riders, demonstrating training skills and riding techniques
§Saddles and tack … (3 comments)

pennsylvania: Prosecutor May Seek Death Penalty for Phil on February 2 - 01/26/14 11:47 AM
Prosecutor May Seek Death Penalty for Phil
 
Groundhog Day is a popular observance in many parts of the United States, especially in our Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The official groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, lives at Gobbler’s Knob near Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. 
 
Punxsutawney Phil will be making his annual prediction of an early Spring, or six more weeks of Winter next Sunday, on February 2.  The gate opens at 3 a.m. with Phil's verdict announced at about 7:25 a.m.
 
Phil’s verdict will determine his fate with the Prosecutor. If it’s cloudy when he emerges from his burrow, then Spring will come … (11 comments)

pennsylvania: Horse Industry Plays a Big Part Of Pennsylvania's Economy - 01/09/14 08:40 AM

The equine industry contributes significantly to Pennsylvania's
economy as Brigita McKelvie points out in her post.
It is worthy to note the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, one of the largest indoor horse shows in the U.S, is scheduled for October 8 through 18, 2014. The show is expected to bring more than $36 million dollars in economic impact to the Central Pennsylvania region because of visitor spending at restaurants, hotels and shopping and tourism.
 
Please stop by Brigita's post to comment: http://activerain.com/blogsview/4295420/horse-industry-plays-a-big-part-of-pennsylvania-s-economy
 
 
 
 
Horse Industry Plays A Big Part Of Pennsylvania's Economy  
Pennsylvania is … (4 comments)

pennsylvania: Pennsylvania Memories Last a Lifetime - Come Visit and Stay Awhile - 10/15/13 10:45 AM
 
Pennsylvania Memories Last a Lifetime
 
Pennsylvania, “The Keystone State” was given the nickname because it was located at the center of the original 13 colonies and held a key position in the development of the United States, socially, politically and economically, giving our Country it’s foundation. The word “keystone” comes from architecture and is an important stone in an arch, which holds all the other stones in place.
 
Two of the most important documents in the foundation of our Country were created in Philadelphia, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution. And, on November 19, 1863 in Gettysburg, … (9 comments)

pennsylvania: 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg: Now Through July 7th - 06/30/13 04:59 AM
150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg There are more ways to observe the 150th Anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg than years have passed since the Battle that raged July 1 through 3, 1863. If you are looking for summer entertainment, want to be better informed about this significant part of Pennsylvania history, or pay respect to those who fought at the Nation’s most visited battlefield, there is something special to do throughout the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg. 
 
 
The Battle of Gettysburg was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, with more than 51,000 documented casualties … (21 comments)

pennsylvania: Jubilee Day in Central PA: Summer Kick-Off in Mechanicsburg - 06/06/13 11:53 AM
Happy New Year to Central PA’s Jubilee Day Fans!
 
The 85th Annual Jubilee Day will be held Thursday, June 20, 2013 (always held the 3rd Thursday in June) in the quaint downtown district of Mechanicsburg.  Jubilee Day is the largest, longest running one day street fair on the east coast.
The fair originated in 1923 as an agricultural and merchants “thank you” for the support of the community.  The event is attended by approximately 70,000 people from all parts of Central Pennsylvania, with a majority coming from the Counties of Cumberland, York, Dauphin, and Adams. People roam the sidewalks of the … (0 comments)

pennsylvania: Impatiens in Central Pennsylvania - 05/16/13 10:00 AM
 
Impatiens in Central Pennsylvania -- The Curse of Downy Mildew
In my Central Pennsylvania neighborhood, we always celebrate our Rite of Spring by hopping in the van or truck and heading off to the local garden centers to load up on brilliant colored, shade loving impatiens.  Our impatiens would grow to form large mounds, the size of a soccer ball, requiring little care, and continuing to bloom up to the mid-Fall or until the frost.  However, the common garden impatiens is an uncommonly hot topic of conversation, as this year, disaster looms, our much loved impatiens have been cursed with Downy Mildew.
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