Episode 1 of 'On the Edge with Lauren,' where I was honored to be one of…
Year: 2021
Take a trip back in time with this historic canoeing guide to the Conestoga
In 1976 the Conestoga Valley Association created a detailed canoeing guide to the historic Conestoga that…
Where did Lake Aldred get its name?
Located on the Susquehanna between Safe Harbor and Holtwood lies the 2,400-acre body of water known…
River Guide: Ranck’s Mill
Ranck's Mill was a once-prominent, but now nearly forgotten, location along the Conestoga.
1978 Map of Lake Aldred on the Susquehanna River
If you love old maps like me, then you will enjoy this one from 1978 showing…
Mr. Washington Goes to Lancaster
It's Presidents' Day! As such, we celebrate the life of George Washington. But did you know…
The forgotten winter tradition of ‘snowing the bridge’
Before cars, it was customary for the local farmer to snow a covered bridge after each…
1978 Map of Lancaster County Central Park
If you love old maps like I do, then you will enjoy this one from 1978…
Lancaster’s own Gold Klondike along the banks of the Pequea in Herrville
In 1900, according to newspaper reports, gold was found in Herrville near the Pequea Creek. Grab…
Can you help unravel the mystery of this Riverview Cemetery structure?
A recent expedition along the Conestoga River near Riverview Cemetery revealed this puzzling stone structure. Can…
Map of Native American paths in Lancaster County
If you love old maps like I do, then you will enjoy this one from 1978…
Notorious Doan Outlaws leave behind $2 million in Berks County
The notorious gang of Quaker brothers, known as the Doan Outlaws, became renowned for robbing tax…
Vote ‘Uncharted Lancaster’ for Susquehanna Style’s 2021 Best of Lancaster Instagram Feed
I would love your help in winning "Best Instagram Feed" 2021 in Susquehanna Style's Best of…
1978 map of Lancaster County’s Covered Bridges
In 1978 Lancaster County had 34 covered bridges. Today, it's 29. Here's a great map showing…
Meet professional treasure hunter W.C. Jameson
Meet professional treasure hunter W.C. Jameson as he shares one story that involves a lost silver…
In the News: ‘On the Edge with Lauren’ television show
In the News: On Saturday, January 23, I was honored to be one of the inaugural…
Uncovering the history of the Safe Harbor Iron Works
In 1846, Reeves Abbot & Company from Philadelphia selected the area near the mouth of the…
Turkey Hill’s lost Spanish Gold and the Curse of the White Dog
Legend holds that Spanish gold lies hidden on Turkey Hill. A magic spell involving a white…
Phantom Places: Wabank House. What happened to this ‘fashionable and favorite place of summer resort’?
Built in 1855 along the banks of the Conestoga, the Wabank House was a "fashionable and…