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September 2019

A Call for Questioning

By Ashley Kendrick Kennedy | Photos Courtesy of Jesse Krimes
One in three people have a criminal record in the U.S., and the American criminal justice system holds nearly 2.3 million people in state and federal prisons, juvenile correction facilities, ...Read More

From Showers to Sprinkles … It’s Raining Babies!

By Jill Brown
Whether she’s expecting her first bundle of joy or is an experienced mother-to-be, every baby bump can be celebrated! See how two moms-to-be were feted at showers and sprinkles that ...Read More

A is for Apple

Copy & Photography by Jordan Bush
Early in the morning, an unfamiliar chill and damp air roll in. The leaves are tinged with color, announcing autumn’s brilliant arrival. Nestling up to a hot breakfast, a bite ...Read More

Sharing a Ride …

Photo and text by Seth Dochter
Looking through the Backyard Tourist archive, it occurred to me that I have always started with the assumption that readers have a means of transportation when recommending sights and events. ...Read More

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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,

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