Roadside Wonders

Cameron/Masland Mansion 500 Kings Gap Road Carlisle, Pennsylvania submitted by “wendyvee” Here is a little side-trip to add if you visit the Kings Gap General Store  –  It’s the Cameron/Masland Mansion on the grounds of the Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. I lived not far from Kings Gap just after I graduated from college and I remember walking the 4 mile road that winds...

2nd Annual 19th Century Base Ball Tournament Hickory Hollow Farm Gettysburg, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” I saddled-up and took a ride to Gettysburg this weekend for the 2nd Annual Gettysburg Vintage Base Ball Tournament. It was like being transported back in to time to witness base ball during the Civil War era! The 2-day tournament was held at the lovely Hickory Hollow Farm (just minutes...

Kings Gap General Store 1155 Pine Road Carlisle, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” Though the address for the Kings Gap General Store is Carlisle, don’t let that fool you; it’s actually about 10 miles southwest (near the entrance to the Kings Gap Environmental Center). Whether you’re out for a Sunday drive, hiking, fishing, horseback riding, or visiting one of several nearby...

Knoebels Grove 391 Knoebels Boulevard Elysburg, Pennsylvania submitted by: “wendyvee” Pennsylvania is proud to be home to “America’s Largest Free Admission Park” (the Travel Channel recently named it one of America’s Top 10 Parks)! Knoebels Grove is a wonderful mix of old and new — and it’s fun for visitors of all ages. With free admission and a pay-per-ride system,...