by Paige Gregorzek | Dec 7, 2018 | Food & Drink
Do you have a favorite holiday cookie or candy? Do you want to find ribbon candy or chocolate-filled hard candy raspberries in your Christmas stocking? There are many traditional holiday treats in the Lebanon Valley. What are your cookie baking or candy making...
by Paige Gregorzek | Nov 30, 2018 | Shopping
Christkindlmarkt literally translates to Baby Jesus Market. It is a street market associated with the celebration of Christmas, held during the four weeks of Advent. You have two opportunities to visit Christkindlmarkts in the Lebanon Valley. The first is Saturday,...
by Paige Gregorzek | Nov 16, 2018 | Outdoors
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day November 17th in the Lebanon Valley. Get outdoors for some fresh air, beautiful scenery and exercise. Hike the entire Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails. This would be a great family activity or spend some quality time with your favorite...
by Paige Gregorzek | Nov 2, 2018 | History
This year celebrates the 100th anniversary of Armistice Day and the Lebanon County Historical Society has a wonderful front parlor display to celebrate. The display cases are full of memorabilia from World War I. You can see a great collection of ornate German helmets...
by Paige Gregorzek | Oct 26, 2018 | Trivia
There are numerous stories of haunted places in the Lebanon Valley. Perhaps the best known are the stories involving the infamous Blue-eyed Six; said to haunt Lebanon Farmers Market. Have you seen the blue lights in the basement, the site of the jail where the...
by Paige Gregorzek | Oct 19, 2018 | Outdoors
There are a number of places to see brilliant fall colors in the Lebanon Valley. Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area is one of them. Even though the tour drive is closed, the trees surrounding the impoundment can provided a variety of colors. Brilliant leaf color is...
by Paige Gregorzek | Oct 12, 2018 | Shopping
Fall is here and that means apple season in the Lebanon Valley. Visit your local orchard to pick your own. Purchase apple cider and try it hot this season with mulling spices. Gray’s Apple Ridge Orchard has cider available. Stop by your local farm market and see...
by Paige Gregorzek | Oct 5, 2018 | Shopping
October is here and it’s time to start the search for the perfect pumpkin. Whether you’re looking for a pumpkin for pie, for decorating or for a scary jack o’lantern, it’s time to visit your local farmer’s market or orchard. Stop at a...
by Paige Gregorzek | Sep 21, 2018 | Shopping
I was driving down the road in Schaefferstown the other day and saw the most unique shop with a catchy name, The Tweed Weasel; and just had to peek inside. Set inside a beautifully restored 19th century barn, this gallery features original hooked wool rugs, floor...
by Paige Gregorzek | Sep 19, 2018 | Food & Drink
No visit to Jonestown would be complete with a stop at Swatara Coffee Company. When you enter the shop, you are greeted by the great aroma of flavored coffees, tasty treats and the sound of happy voices. Not only do they have wonderful coffee and delicious treats but...
