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the_dorf t1_izduzuc wrote
Reply to comment by Opossum-Fucker-1863 in Fellow Pennsylvanians, we must join our neighbors from r/Maryland to defend our territory from the Delawarean scourge! by MPA_Dad
White and Red creek varieties too
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Reply to 24M Looking to move to the Harrisburg metro area in the future. How is the area for me? by washurhands123
I travel to Allentown a lot and live very near Harrisburg (10 minutes). On a good day, I can get there in 1:45; so your 2 hour requirement from Morris is very tight for the Harrisburg metro area. The Allentown/Lehigh Valley can accommodate it no problem and some parts of Reading and Lebanon can be tricky, but mostly doable. The less than 25" of snow annually means you have to be south of Blue Mountain and the forest cover is all along the ridge. You would have to do research, but if you live near a creek/river, it's likely on a flood plain (and will require flood insurance), other than that, natural disasters are rare. I deliver for FedEx Ground and all us delivery people will go wherever.
I like the idea near Blue Marsh Lake area NW of Reading (as an example). There's a bunch of rural area, but the availability of a rental for around $1k/month is going to be tough. You would be close to all the chains of the suburbs. While Reading city is so-so, outside of it, the crime drops considerably (almost non-existent). There are fun bike trails around (I run).
the_dorf t1_ixohqyi wrote
Reply to comment by webauteur in Things to do in PA during early January for a solo traveler by littlebossman91
That's only in state game lands and state parks/forests that allow certain seasons. There are a lot of hiking opportunities in places that do not allow hunting, especially in eastern PA (South Mountain preserve for example).
the_dorf t1_ix1x8qs wrote
Lancaster would be the closest only on your "ideal city" recommendations. The good transportation connection to other areas criterium separates Lancaster from the others as their bus system, while inaccurate, goes pretty far in the county, as well as the Amtrak station and Greyhound buses for travel outside. Harrisburg is the only other one with an Amtrak station.
I love all the those cities for what you mentioned as each have their indidvidual charms in my world, plus craft breweries (with exception to Reading, but West Reading is walkable). Harrisburg has a great gentrified area in Mid-town as well as the State Library (whenever that reopens up again). Reading has great hiking trails nearby on Mt. Penn and Neversink mountains; as well as events at Santander arena. Lancaster has a lot of tourist/history spots/central market as well as a very good county park to camp just right outside the city. York has a decent downtown with history, Central Market, and a wonderful rail-trail. Lebanon has Snitz Creek brewery and the rail-trail that goes all the way down to (near) Etown.
All of them have something, but I believe to start out, Lancaster is your way to go and go from there.
the_dorf t1_ivcpn30 wrote
Reply to Need travel suggestions for somewhere Awesome 2-3 hours outside Philly. Driving from Cleveland. by FreeThinkk
Since you're going to Jim Thorpe area. 2 hiking things are recommended, the Switchback trail (arguably USA's first roller coaster) and the Boulder Field at Hickory Run State Park.
the_dorf t1_iuu15ai wrote
Do the autotour by bicycle if the weather is still nice. I rented at the facility while doing most of roads in one day.
the_dorf t1_iufzqx1 wrote
Reply to comment by truemeliorist in Grand Opening of The Dead Canary Brewery in Philipsburg by DAllen873
The name would be tad salty to Allentown fans, if it was Jersey's Pburg.
the_dorf t1_isd116r wrote
Reply to comment by Wuz314159 in Can Williamsport, Pa. be funnier? This New York comedian and cartoonist wants to try. by narkj
Well, the one Facebook page is a satire on the government/area and it's pretty good.
the_dorf t1_is7wgnc wrote
Parking at the outlets is ill-advised. For free, effective parking, I parked downtown Hershey (residential area to be safe) and walked a mile to the Giant Center for the WWE show earlier in the year. By the time I got back to my car after the show, traffic died down and wasn't as stressful.
the_dorf t1_irpiqjm wrote
Reply to comment by cbrewer03 in PA might have bad roads but offers good Hiking Spots by YoungBillionair
Fair; haven't done much out there (unlike the central/east). A lot of it is rocky and not in a good way. But there's a lot of gems too.
the_dorf t1_irpeczo wrote
Reply to comment by cbrewer03 in PA might have bad roads but offers good Hiking Spots by YoungBillionair
I wouldn't say that around the Lehigh Gap area lol
the_dorf t1_irf4sda wrote
Reply to comment by Unique-Public-8594 in Places to Visit for one year anniversary with wife. by MainHunt1014
This is a big deal. Erie-Philly is practically an all-day affair to get to one-way. Also how technical do you want your hikes to be? A lot of trails tend to be very rocky, especially the majority of the AT and north-central portions.
One strong recommendation is Lewisburg, PA for a day. Great antique area, R.B. Winter State Park for hiking and some vistas around too, and Rusty Rail Brewing in nearby Mifflinburg.
Another day trip is to Hamburg. Use the AT for the Pinnicle/Pit and eat at Port Clinton Hotel. Yuengling Brewery isn't too far away.
the_dorf t1_iqtvbqi wrote
Reply to comment by stillwell6315 in need some ideas on where to go for a weekend getaway the 22nd and 23rd of October by gjoakum221
Went yesterday in Corning, so so good
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Reply to comment by SprungBreak99 in Rutters has Birch Beer on tap. The true PA gas station underdog. by NPC3
You should, especially if you like milk. I like the $2.39 Cheesy Hash brown wrap and add all the veggies to make it look like a burrito. I used to love Sheetz' 6" Pepperoni hoagie for $2 many years ago. Most food workers are chill at Rutters, than the hectic-ness at Wawa or Sheetz.