USA: Mid Atlantic - Santa Trains and Holiday Lights 2009.
Looking for a quick, fun holiday family adventure? Find a train and climb aboard. From New Jersey and Pennsylvania to Virginia and Maryland storybook travel is pure fun and during the winter months traditional “Santa Trains,” and miles of twinkling lights make enjoying Christmas even better.
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Pennsylvania: Lackawaxen, Woodloch Resort – Family Friendly, Fun, and All Inclusive.
Celebrating more than five decades of warm hospitality, Woodloch is an oasis for recreation, outdoor adventure, and relaxation for all ages. Enjoy multi-generational activities, an endless assortment of games, contests, and competitions, Broadway style entertainment like taking a cruise on land and the bonus - all the fun is included.
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Pennsylvania: Valley Forge, History Lessons 21st Century Style.
As every 10-year-old knows General George Washington and his Continental Army spent the (terrible) winter of 1777-78 at Valley Forge. Their struggles against severe cold, hunger, disease, fatigue and depression have been described in history books and retold in American history classes. Today the 3,600-acre Valley Forge National Historical Park welcomes visitors amid a backdrop of rolling hillsides and tree lined meadows. Pathways and roadways divide the park grounds and lead to significant statues and monuments.
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USA: Mid Atlantic Tracking Dinosaurs on a Family Vacation.
Dino fanatics of all ages found their interest in the magnificent prehistoric reptiles rekindled with the ABC Mega Series of Dinotopia, based one of my favorite childhood books. Luckily nearly everyone in North America is within a short drive of ancient “lizards” and mammals.
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USA: Mid Atlantic Spring Break Family Vacation Ideas – Egg Hunts, Whale Watching, and Living History.
Even a quick getaway is better than no getaway at all. From Virginia Beach, VA and Rocky Gap, MD to Valley Forge, PA there is still time for whale watching, hiking, canoeing, and kite flying. Maybe rock climbing, horseback riding and campfire stories sound like fun. So if school is out for a few days, take a spring break of your own.
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Pennsylvania: Kennett Square, Enjoying a Longwood Gardens Christmas.
A Christmas fantasy awaits guests to Longwood Gardens near Kennett Square, PA, November 27, 2008 through January 11, 2009. Dazzling floral displays, stunning trees, holiday music, 500,000 outdoor lights, dancing fountains and ice skating under the stars are just a few of the highlights of the popular Longwood Gardens Christmas.
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Pennsylvania: Laurel Highlands, Pure Family Vacation Fun.
I need to remind myself this is the 21st century. Looking around at the amusement park attractions and vendors, the rides of my childhood whirled in a blur of nostalgic scenery. I was delighted to be with my kids at Idlewild Park and Soak Zone, a pre-eminent example of a premium family amusement park of the simpler 1960's, restored and reminiscent of an era before Six Flags and other urban and over priced experiences.
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Pennsylvania: Gettysburg, Family Vacation Ideas.
As we walked toward the center of the National Cemetery our pace was slowed by the sound of a young voice. “Four score and seven years ago our forefathers…” the voice paused, “Grandpa are you listening? “ Gettysburg is a destination with for all ages to make memories together.
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