Most of us are familiar with Firemen/Fire Station field trips, especially since it helps us meet that annual Pennsylvania requirement for fire safety. But there are lots of other public service jobs that make [...]
Pennsylvania is filled with interesting town names. The most popular (and the most laughed at) are probably Intercourse and Blue Ball, both in Lancaster County. In my little neck of the woods, we have [...]
Long before the Beverly Hillbillies was a TV show, Northwest PA was known for its superior crude oil. Pennsylvania was not the first place people found oil. It has been used for centuries - [...]
I spent years believing no flowers grew in the shade because garden centers mainly offer sun-loving ornamentals. This shady stream crossing hints at the diversity of beautiful native wildflowers that thrive in shade [...]
Whether you are a large group, a small group, or an individual family, this idea is worth the time it takes to organize! This past school year, my homeschool group tried something new. We [...]
