USA: National Wildlife Refuge, Short Stops in Wild Places.
Flight delays, missed flights or time to spare, threaten to mix up your family vacation breakout of the airport - wildlife and wilderness is only minutes away. From Philadelphia, Baltimore and Minneapolis to Denver and San Diego there are fresh air options not far from airport chaos. A delayed flight out of Philadelphia International Airport does not have to mean a long afternoon of shopping for souvenirs or squirming in a terminal seat - wilderness is just one train stop away.
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Pennsylvania: Valley Forge, Family Vacation Ideas.
Every 10-year-old makes the connection between Valley Forge and George Washington so visiting Valley Forge is a bonus for families because there is no need to explain why the place is important. Kids love to feel the power of knowing and sharing important stuff. What is less well known is that the area surrounding this patriotic place offers many vacation activities for families. From living history vignettes or live theatre to milking a cow or petting a goat, days can be filled with easy paced fun, long lines and traffic jams not included.
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Pennsylvania: Philadelphia, “Get the Scoop on Pop.”
Fish do it, frogs do it, eagles and elephants do it. Yet poop is something many people find hard to discuss with a straight face. The Scoop On Poop, from now until May 13, 2007 at The Academy of Natural Sciences, is a tactful blend of science and fun that leads visitors on an investigation of what poop is and how animals and people use it.
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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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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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Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh, Not Your Parent’s City.
Someone switched cities while I wasn't looking. Don't worry - the city of three rivers is still the familiar Steeltown of the Penguins, Pirates and Steelers. The new version of the city is also cultural and recreational Mecca for families.
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Pennsylvania: Hershey, Ride a Hydraulic Launch Coaster.
The $12.5 million coaster is designed to travel 0-72 mph in two seconds with lifts and flips.
The new attraction is Hershey’s tenth roller coaster and will be located in the Pioneer Frontier area in Hersheypark, already home to 11 Western-themed rides, 12 restaurants, six gift shops and four games.
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