Visit ancient Egypt without ever leaving Lancaster County

Like the Pharaohs of old, "Lancaster's Westminster Abbey" acts to preserve the remains of Lancaster's noblest…

Side Quest: Brave the darkness of the Colemanville Church Road Tunnel

One of the approximately 80 beautifully constructed tunnels, culverts, and bridges that were constructed along the…

Side Quest: Visit the Grave of former President James Buchanan

On this Presidents’ Day, I visited the grave of Commander in Chief, James Buchanan. Born on…

A brief history of the Martic Township Park

Today Martic Township Park is a forest thick with trees. But you might be surprised to…

Side Quest: If you don’t like small spaces don’t visit the double tunnel beneath the Enola Low-Grade

Location of the double tunnel: 39°54’31.3″N 76°22’08.0″W

Side Quest: Investigate the ruins of Lock 12

Lock 12 is one of the most well-preserved locks of the old Susquehanna and Tidewater Canal.…

Side Quest: Survey the Ruins of Mill Creek

These crumbling foundations were once part of an old mill found along the aptly named Mill…

Side Quest: Crawl into this Small Tunnel in Shenks Ferry

For those brave enough to venture below Enola Low-Grade, scores of beautifully constructed tunnels and culverts…

Side Quest: Red Hill Road’s abandoned tunnel

For those brave enough to venture below Enola Low-Grade, scores of beautifully constructed tunnels and culverts…

Groundhog Day’s ancient origins

As with many holiday traditions, the history of Groundhog Day is shrouded in lore, and deciphering…