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Hiking the Appalachian Trail for Dummies

I am incredibly nonathletic. I am not in shape, and I am not motivated to be in shape. I eat donuts with disregard; copious amounts of caffeine and sugar are ...Read More

Small Town Living

Two-hundred-forty years ago, Colonial America declared its independence from England. Victory followed, and the young Republic faced the task of choosing a suitable location to serve as the nation’s capital. ...Read More

Take Your Dog to Work Day – June 24

This year marks the 20th anniversary of the event that was launched by Pet Sitters International in 1996. First celebrated in the dog-loving U.K., Take Your Dog To Work Day ...Read More

Daylilies – The Essence of Summer

Often described as the perfect perennial, daylilies have gone from being an obsession for Michelle Bingham and Denise Freeman to a growing business. Michelle, who is an avid cyclist, has always ...Read More

A Perfect Summer Recipe – Sea Isle City, New Jersey

For 51 weeks of the year, we live for that one special week at the beach. It’s a summer tradition that becomes even more meaningful with the passage of time. Looking ...Read More

Home is Where the Garden Is terrain at Styer’s

If you’re planning a trip to Longwood, Winterthur or the Brandywine River Museum, be sure to add terrain at Styer’s to your itinerary. I scoured the area for just about any ...Read More

Springtime in Maytown

This quaint, off-the-beaten-path village that’s a stone’s throw from the Susquehanna is home to people who are passionate about historic preservation and gardening. It seems there isn’t a property in ...Read More

Gourmet Gala

Details Date: Sunday, May 15 Time: 4-7 p.m. Location: The Barn at Silverstone, 62 Bowman Road, Lancaster Tickets: $75 for members of the Historic Preservation Trust; $85 for non-members. Block of 10 tickets for ...Read More

30 Things To Do For Your Garden

Spring! It’s the time of year when passionate gardeners are preoccupied with planting, mulching, weeds, dry spells, ravenous rabbits and deer. Despite making vows in January that this would be ...Read More

Resort Living In Your Own Backyard

The outdoor-living phenomenon only continues to evolve and grow in popularity. According to Jarod Hynson, president of Earth, Turf & Wood, the possibilities are limitless, whether you’re interested in a ...Read More

Two Weddings, Lancaster-Style

There’s nothing quite like a summer wedding, and the two we are presenting are quite different, as are the stories

Savannah Graybill and Chris Strup: Sliding Into Marriage

A winter Olympic sport known as skeleton led Savannah and Chris to become members of Team USA. While they didn’t

Jill Distler and Zachary Weire: Opposites Attract

When Jill met Zach, she lived on a farm; doted on her horses, dogs and cows; worked for a veterinarian

Dan Wecker: A Dutchman at Heart

In 1989, Dan and Donna Leigh Wecker took stewardship of an historic iron forge property that consisted of decaying buildings and 16

Growing Fruit With Climate Battery Technology

Greenhouses are magical places, as they envelop you in warmth and provide visuals of lush plant life. This is what

Lincoln Shoe Co: A Reimagined Event Venue Gets

Like a spunky old man, the building that was home to the Badorf Shoe Company worked hard in its day,

Decades: A Mix of Food, Fun & Events

“This space has so much history,” says Jonathan Yeager, who is a partner in the venture along with Chris Trendler

Scouting Out Mount Joy’s History

Tristan Bair may only be a high school senior, but of late he’s been thinking about people and places much,