Get ready for the highly anticipated return of a crafty quintessential tradition taking place this weekend in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. It’s the one and only Pocono State Craft Festival, a mainstay annual event held every August for four decades. Hosted by the Pocono Arts Council, the featured festival remains the most celebrated premier arts and crafts … Continue reading A Peek at the Pocono State Craft Festival
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Discovering West Virginia’s Historic Cranberry Glades
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
The Mason Dixon Fair is Now in Full Swing!
Summer fair season is now underway throughout the Mid-Atlantic region. And for Pennsylvania folks especially, this makes for plenty of farm festivals, follies, and family-friendly fun to go around. It also marks the return of some long-held seasonal favorites, which eager folks look forward to every year. One such offering that stands out in York … Continue reading The Mason Dixon Fair is Now in Full Swing!
Virginia’s Underrated Beach Alternatives
When most people think of beachgoing throughout the state of Virginia, their thoughts tend to automatically sway to the resorts and attractions found in Virginia Beach, specifically. It’s understandable, given “Beach” is in the very title of the community’s name. But for those who know where to look, there are a host of alternative suggestions … Continue reading Virginia’s Underrated Beach Alternatives



