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Archive of: Road Trip, Road Trips, Travel

	Title	Issue
	Local lakes great for summer fun As school lets out and the summer heat kicks in, it’s time to hit the beach—but without the multi-hour drive. Fortunately our area is home to a variety of lakes that offer swimming and boating. Be sure to check out these local lakes this summer... By Kurt Bopp	June 2013
	Visit Pennsylvania’s Underground Railroad Pennsylvania is known for many things, but being a catalyst for abolishing slavery may not be one of them. Yet the Keystone State was a hotbed for tension between abolitionists and slave owners long before the battle at Gettysburg... By Kurt Bopp	February 2013
	Hit the road for romance With Valentine’s Day coming up, we thought it’s time to focus on parents. Everyone needs some couple time now and then, right? We compiled a list of destinations that can bring a little romance to your otherwise hectic life... Central Penn Parent staff	February 2013
	Eleven ideas to make your next car trip easy Traveling with a 2- or 4-year-old with the attention span of a goldfish isn’t exactly the easiest thing you’ll ever do, but often, traveling long distances is a necessary evil. Central Penn Parent suggests these secrets to smooth cruising... By Natosha Kreamer	January 2013
	Fly the family-friendly skies If your family typically flies to get to your vacation destination and you have become a whiz at booking flights and making sure everyone is on board with the plan, you get a gold star—and by the way, can you help the rest of us? Jamie Lober	Summer Fun Guide 2012
	On the trail of 10,500 miles of fun It’s always great to celebrate summer with a faraway vacation, but it can be just as fun to take a break close to home. If you’re looking for family fun, hit the trail! There are more than 400 trails across Pennsylvania to explore by hiking or biking... Kent Taylor	Summer Fun Guide 2012
	Swing through Williamsport for a sporting time Headed north from Central Pennsylvania on a long road trip with a car full of bored kids? If you find yourself on Route 15, take a pit stop in South Williamsport. Or better yet, pack the kids in the car and take a daytrip to The Peter J. McGovern Little League Museum in Lycoming County... Maya Kosoff	August 2012
	Let’s go spelunking As summer reaches full swing, temperatures skyrocket and children sing the ever-popular choruses of, “It’s hot!” and “There’s nothing to do!” Maya Kosoff	July 2012
	Where the wild things are Beloved children’s author and illustrator Maurice Sendak, best-known for his book, Where the Wild Things Are passed away last month. In his 83 years, Sendak influenced multiple generations of children... Brittany Van Heyningen	June 2012
	Stop and smell the roses or hyaciths or honeysuckle The gray pallor of winter has faded, birds are chirping and flowers are blooming. Now is the perfect time to take a stroll down flower-lined paths and enjoy the freshness of the outdoors... Brittany VanHeyningen	April 2012