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Step back in time in Pennsylvania's Dutch Country.

Step back in time in Pennsylvania's Dutch Country. We're finally getting caught up from our recent trip to PA and DC and wanted to share this great find. Located in the town of Ephrata, the Cloister is a true step back in time. Developed in the early 1700's, the Ephrata Cloister was a spiritual community of around 80 celibate "brothers" and "sisters". The founder, Conrad Beissel, believed earthly life should be spent preparing to achieve a spiritual union with God at the Second Coming. The community went into decline after the founder passed in 1768, with the last member dying in 1813. We would guess that having only celibate members played a big role in the community's demise. Today, the historic village is preserved as a museum and well worth seeing if you're in the area. You'll find the village about 15 miles north of the city of Lancaster. Like many places, Covid is affecting their opening hours. As we visited on a Tuesday, we weren't able to go inside the buildings, but we were able to walk around the site and use the virtual online tour they have on their website. It included a map of the site and information on each of the buildings. However, if you can visit from Thursday to Sunday you'll be able to get into the buildings. Enjoy! @expert.explorers #patravel #padutchcountry #explorepennsylvania #ephratapa #ephratacloister #historicpennsylvania #lancasterpa #lancastercountypa #daytrips #historicbuildings #buildingsfrom1700 #historicfinds

Who's planning a fall trip to North Carolina? As

Who's planning a fall trip to North Carolina? As the blue smoky haze lifted, the golden rays of the morning sun lit up the brightly colored canopy below us. Strung along the ridge, the photogenic Linn Cove Viaduct sat beautifully engulfed in a sea of yellows and reds. Above us, covered in evergreens, the high stony crest of Grandfather Mountain contrasted the dramatic scenery. North Carolina’s Blue Ridge Parkway has so many beautiful hikes, but the short, steep trail to the Rough Ridge Overlook is one of the most rewarding. Of course, it is prettiest in autumn, but its long sweeping views across the Appalachians are stunning any time of year. ⭐️ Link to full blog post in bio.
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Who’s been to Harrisburg? As part of our tour t

Who’s been to Harrisburg?
As part of our tour through PA we stopped in Harrisburg to visit the state capitol.
The Pennsylvania State Capitol Building is one of the most beautiful state capitols we’ve ever seen. With a marble grand staircase, stain glass windows, and classical ceiling paintings it’s reminiscent of a palace in Europe.
From the back of the complex is a gorgeous view of the stunning dome, complete with dancing fountain. Tours are free and takes you through both the Senate and House chamber galleries. Though, you may have to ready yourself if you’re afraid of heights, they are very steep.
Book your tour online through the state capitol’s website.
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Looking for a beautiful area to enjoy the outdoors

Looking for a beautiful area to enjoy the outdoors in Western North Carolina? After a friend saw we enjoyed the Mt. Jefferson State Natural Area near West Jefferson in Ashe County, she recommended one of her nearby favorite spots. Less than 13-miles from West Jefferson, the New River State Park is truly a hidden gem. Primarily known for its tubing and canoeing along the New River, the area also has some gorgeous hiking trails and nice camp sites. Unfortunately, it was way too hot to enjoy canoeing this past weekend, so we’ll have to make a trip back. However, the shaded hikes were perfect. We fell in love with the River Run Trail at the U.S. 221 access area. Plus, the area is bursting with wildflowers and wild berries right now. The New River State Park is free to visit and makes a great day or weekend trip from Boone, Asheville, or Charlotte. What’s your favorite area Western North Carolina? ***For more North Carolina Travel ideas see our link in Bio . . . @expert.explorers @ashecountync @ncweekend @ncstateparks @visitnc
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The answer to yesterday's trivia question is...Tow

The answer to yesterday's trivia question is...Tower Bridge. Often confused with the name London Bridge, Tower Bridge is the much more elaborate bascule bridge next to the Tower of London. To allow pedestrians to still cross Tower Bridge when the gates lifted for ships, the architects built open air walkways across the top of the bridge. If you've been to the Tower Bridge Museum you would be familiar with these crossings, though today they are covered in glass. Back in the early 20th century, these walkways were rarely used by Londoners, as they required a few hundred steps to reach them. This left these walkways a prime target for prostitutes and thieves. At one point, it was known as London's Highest Red-Light District. That is until 1910 when the City closed these passages to the public. These walkways stayed closed until 1982 when the popular tourist attraction, The Tower Bridge Experience opened. Thank you to those who took a guess
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