Hello everyone. Thanks for stopping by! I am excited to introduce my new blog, Daytrippermom.com. For as long as I’ve known about blogs, I’ve wanted to start one, but never felt like the time was right or that I had the right material. For the past several…
Living near the Susquehanna River affords many opportunities for family outdoor fun, and Tucquan Glen is a particularly family-friendly hiking trail. Located in Holtwood, the peaceful and beautiful trail winds along Tucquan Creek until reaching the railroad tracks and the Susquehanna River. Rhododendrons grace the trail providing a…
Usually every summer we go back and visit this science-based museum in Lancaster County. The kids never seem to tire of it, and I am always glad to engage their brains over summer break. Just one floor, this is an easy half-day destination, although you are welcome to…
We decided to kill two birds with one stone one particularly hot and humid Saturday in July (yikes!) and visit grounds of the Hans Herr House and Longhouse while attending a Global Missions Fair put on by Eastern Mennonite Missions. All the museum facilities were open for free self…
I had passed the exit sign many times for the Ephrata Cloister but never really knew what it was. I knew it was a historical site but that was about it. After doing a little research, I decided to take the family on a field trip one warm November…
Along with my love of history comes a particular interest in architecture which ranks house museums near the top of my travel destination list. Last summer I stumbled across this wonderful gem hidden in Columbia, Pa. The Wright Ferry Mansion was built in 1738 for owner Susanna Wright, an…
