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Staycation – Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum – 07/14/23



            Staycation Destinations for Summer 2023 Untold hundreds of battles littered the nation when the American Civil War decimated this nation. Yet one which happened July 1-3, 1863, has become etched in U.S. history, in part because of of the two-minute, 272-word address President Abraham Lincoln would deliver to commemorate the war dead at … Continue reading Staycation – Gettysburg Beyond the Battle Museum – 07/14/23


Staycation – PA’s Grand Canyon – Colleen Hanson – 07/07/23



Staycation Destinations for Summer 2023 It’s 47 miles long, carved 1,000 to 1,400 feet deep, and it’s found in north central Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon, also known as the Pine Creek Gorge, is our first tour stop for our 2023 “Staycation Destinations” on Family Life. Each Friday for the summer, we take you to … Continue reading Staycation – PA’s Grand Canyon – Colleen Hanson – 07/07/23


22-0819_Staycation_Johnstown Flood Memorial



The catastrophic Johnstown Flood occurred on Friday, May 31, 1889. Park Ranger Elizabeth Shope relays background of the club that owned the earthen dam that gave way and tells about Clara Barton’s rescue efforts following the torrent of destruction on the Conemaugh Valley. The Johnstown Flood National Memorial’s visitor center is located at the site … Continue reading 22-0819_Staycation_Johnstown Flood Memorial


22-0715_Staycation_Jimmy Stewart Museum



Jimmy Stewart made more than 80 films and is most known for his role as George Bailey in It’s a Wonderful Life. Indiana, Pennsylvania is home to the Jimmy Stewart Museum. Executive Director Janie McKirgan says visitors get to learn more about the actor, family man and World War II pilot while exploring the spot … Continue reading 22-0715_Staycation_Jimmy Stewart Museum