Milford, CT Connecticut April – May 2025 Driving to Milford, CT April 24, 2025 223 mi 5:13:44 hrs At around half past ten, we locked the door and drove to our new destination, again eastward bound. The traffic in New Jersey was heavy, but it got even heavier in New York State and Connecticut, where […]
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The Captivating Charm of Weir Farm Connecticut April – May 2025 The Captivating Charm of Weir Farm Even though it was a rainy day, we visited Weir Farm, Wilton, CT, one of Connecticut’s two National Historic Sites. The visitor center wasn’t open, but luckily, there were brochures from the National Park Service with information and maps
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Lancaster, PA, Eight Days of Pennsylvania Charm Pennsylvania April 2025 The Lancaster to Lancaster Drive April 16, 2025 437.9 mi 7:26:36 hrs The drive from downtown Lancaster, Ohio, to downtown Lancaster, Pennsylvania, was quite a trip. We enjoyed the scenery as we continued our drive through Ohio, crossing the state lines of West Virginia, Maryland,
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Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site Pennsylvania April 2025 Stepping Back in Time at Hopewell Furnace We visited a charming, lesser-known National Park Service (NPS) gem. As a living history museum featuring 19th-century buildings, structures, and appliances, Hopewell Furnace allowed us to travel back in time and enjoy a fascinating glimpse into America’s early iron industry.
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Valley Forge National Historic Park Pennsylvania April 2025 A Glimpse of Valley Forge April 19, 2025 5.41 mi 2:05:56 hrs 77 °F Even before we started, we knew we would only see a small part of Valley Forge National Historical Park. This site is enormous, spanning 3,500 acres and featuring 35 miles of trails. Due
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Visiting Harrisburg, PA Pennsylvania April 2025 History and Community in Midtown Harrisburg April 18, 2025 0.96 mi 0:24:34 hrs 52 °F In Midtown, Harrisburg, we started at Broad Street Market, one of the United States’ oldest market houses. This indoor market offers locally grown produce, baked goods, and other fresh foods dating back to 1860.
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