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We typically don’t think of the Mid-Atlantic region as being ideal territory for growing cranberries. Yet, believe it or not, there do still exist a few select locations throughout Maryland, Virginia, and even Pennsylvania where you can find wild, native varieties like the larger American cranberry and smaller bog cranberry. That’s because very specific growing … Continue reading Discovering West Virginia’s Historic Cranberry Glades
Yesterday was National Love Your Pet Day. Before that, this past Monday was Presidents’ Day. So, you’ll understand why I have patriotic pets on my mind. It leads me to consider all the different kinds of creatures who once made their former homes within the walls of the one and only White House as Presidential … Continue reading The Most Peculiar Presidential Pets to Ever Grace the White House
We are now at that annual end-of-summer sendoff/prelude to the autumnal harvest timeframe. It’s a transitional phase in which the peak production of summer staples is past its prime and more of those cooler, crisp fall favorites keep “cropping” up each day. We all could name a fair share of familiar fall favorites, from apples … Continue reading Top 10 Pawpaw Festivals in the Mid-Atlantic
The ultimate wildlife adventure awaits you right in the heart of Central Pennsylvania. That’s right, you need not travel to some exotic, remote location off the beaten path on another continent; all you have to do is jump in the car and head to Lake Tobias Wildlife Park. Credit: LC Hermoza Located in Halifax, Pennsylvania … Continue reading Always a Wild Time at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park