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The roller coaster was invented here in the Keystone State– sort of. The gravity-powered Mauch Chunk Switchback Railway, constructed to transport coal from the mines to what is now Jim Thorpe, is often considered the world’s first roller coaster. The concept was soon replicated in amusement parks.
Pennsylvania was also home to Philadelphia Toboggan Company, the nation’s leading coaster designer and builder throughout much of the 20th century. And you can still ride the world’s oldest-operating...
From chargrilled food to backyard games—barbecues are the epitome of summer living. Regardless of your party hosting style, throwing a barbecue doesn’t have to be challenging. In fact, you should have as much fun planning one as you would attending one!
Use these tips to help you host a barbecue that will be the talk of the summer for both your friends and family.
Do a potluck-style menuChances are that your friends and family will ask you what they can bring. Instead of brushing them o...
Fireworks will soon be lighting up the night sky around northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
Find a display near you!
PENNSYLVANIA, USA — Fireworks will soon be lighting up the night sky around northeastern and central Pennsylvania.
Don't miss a display near you with our annual Fireworks Schedule!
Lackawanna County:
🎆 7/2 Abington Heights Middle School, 9:30 PM RAIN DATE: 7/3, 9:30 PM
🎆 7/2, Scranton, Lackawanna County Courthouse, 9:30 PM
Summer is prime time for your outdoor spaces. Whether the kids are running through the sprinklers or adults are jumping into the pool, playtime, entertaining, and celebrations are probably taking place outside. As homeowners begin to hold get-togethers once again, they’re looking for ways to optimize safety, so outdoor parties simply make sense. Make sure your outdoor spaces look and function their best with these maintenance and upkeep tips.
Summer lawn care
One of the biggest mistakes hom...
The summer solstice, or midsummer, occurs when the sun hits its highest position in the sky, resulting in the greatest number of daylight hours at any point during the year. Sol in Latin means sun, while stitium means to stand still. It is believed that solstice describes the sun appearing to stand still in its daily path.
While every culture has its own variation of beliefs about the solstice, there is a common thread that summer brings new life. As the summer sun presents itself radiantly, us...
If there’s one activity that has skyrocketed since the pandemic began, it’s kayaking. Literally, stores sold out of boats last summer as many first timers took to the water. Not surprising, many newcomers are still not all-checked-out on rules and safety as evident in the numerous posts I see daily on various kayaking forums and social media. May is the start of prime-time paddling in PA so it’s a good time to address some things.
There are a number of rules and suggestions that apply to everyo...
If 2020 made you fantasize about a trip as soon as travel restrictions were lifted—and you’re still waiting—you aren’t alone. Although 2021 was poised to be a comeback year, it is shaping up to be another summer of staycations or socially distanced road trips, with many Americans passing on air travel.
While sacrifices are being made and large trips may not be possible for many, that doesn’t mean you can’t plan other kinds of vacations—and it just might save you money in the process. Additional...
