Emily Fogelman is a freelance graphic designer in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania. She has been part of the Live.Work.Play. team for over five years and has been a designer for more than 19 years. She is a graduate of Penn State University and the The Art Institutes. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, cooking, and spending time with her family. www.EmilyFogelman.com
Christine Vasiliades PUBLISHER & FOUNDER
PUBLISHER’S WELCOME
As I thought about what I wanted to convey for this edition, I realized that I didn’t want to change a thing. This is our 24/25 snapshot of the incredible small businesses in Lancaster County and beyond. I have enjoyed visiting and getting to know the businesses in this guide and I know you will, too!
Seven and a half years ago, I started this business with one goal in mind—to help small businesses and non-profits grow. I was determined to develop an affordable way for them to advertise and create the reach that they deserve. Today, my goal is still the same.
With current challenges for small businesses, like rising costs and labor shortages, I see businesses struggle, and unfortunately some close their doors. I ask myself, “What can I do to help? How can the readers of this guide help?” First, continue to eat, shop, live, work, and play in your local community. And when you do, please share your experiences with others. On page 8 of this guide, you will find a list of FREE ways to support local businesses. You will be surprised at just how simple and easy it can be.
Thank you for paging through one or more of our five hard cover or digital guides. Our readership continues to grow, and I am proud to say we have reached readers in over 350 states and countries and close to 2,700 cities.
Now get out there and visit a brick-and-mortar business today. And, as always, enjoy your next Live.Work.Play. adventure!
In gratitude,
Christine Vasiliades
Free Ways to Support Local Businesses
In the spirit of the Live.Work.Play. mission to support small businesses, we have compiled this list of quick, easy, and FREE ways that you can support local businesses.
Review them on Google
The best way to support any business, next to purchasing their services or product, is to give them a Google review. It takes less than a minute and helps them with online exposure. Reviews influence search engine results and a business will rank higher if they have more reviews. Reviews also build credibility and help attract new customers.
Share their posts on social media
Go one step further than hitting the “Like” button—consider sharing a post. On Facebook, there is typically a share button on the lower right bottom of the post. On Instagram, you can take a screen shot of the post. Use the arrow icon which allows you to share to stories or other platforms. You can also download a repost app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store which allows you to share a post.
Sign up for their newsletter
Show that you’re a fan, but also be the first to know about events, new products, or special promotions.
Refer a friend or family member
Refer a business by word-of-mouth. Your family members or friends will likely trust and remember them more if it is shared personally. You can even do a referral by including a business card in a gift to someone.
Pass these tips on to others!
What business did you come in contact with today? Did you have a good experience? Whether it’s a dry cleaner, landscaper, shoe store, coffee shop, local artist, class instructor, take a moment to tell the world! Put a smile on a business owner’s face today!
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Flowers and Clouds
BY
Briahna S.
Briahna S. has been a Heart Artist at the Friendship Heart Gallery & Studio since January 2015. She uses acrylic paint to create colorful butterflies and flowers. Bri finds inspiration in the ocean and loves to use the color blue. She appreciates the social elements of the studio and seeing her finished pieces hanging on the gallery walls. Outside of the gallery and studio, Bri loves to shop, watch movies, and go for long walks. She attends bible club and loves taking vacations to the beach.
A nonprofit creative arts studio for adult artists with intellectual disabilities and autism.
See back cover for more info.
Toys on the Square
& BEVERAGE
Scan the QR codes to learn more, order online, make reservations, shop, and more!
Gibraltar 488 Royer Drive #101
Lancaster, PA 17601 (717) 397-2790
See their ad on page 11.
Lancaster Brewing Company
302 N. Plum Street | Lancaster | (717) 391-6258 2323 Lincoln Hwy E. | Lancaster | (717) 826-9555
2 E. 28th Division Highway Lititz, PA 17543 (717) 625-2525
See their ad on page 35.
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Resources to Thrive
Middle Creek Snow Goose and Waterfowl Migration
Middle Creek Wildlife Management Area, on the border of Lancaster and Lebanon counties, is an annual stop for snow geese and tundra swans. According to the Pennsylvania Game Commission, peak numbers in 2023 were 79,000 snow geese and 1,950 tundra swans on January 31, and 2,250 Canada Geese on February 17. It is a sight to be seen!
Marietta Day
Marietta Day is held in downtown Marietta on the third Saturday in May. The event is free and includes an artisan corner with local artists and makers, food, music, and games.
Lancaster VegFest
Lancaster VegFest is hosted in June by Lancaster Farm Sanctuary, a non-profit farm animal sanctuary. The event provides information about the benefits of a plant-based diet for health, environment, and the benefit to animals. The event is free with a suggested donation to the sanctuary of five dollars.
Lititz Outdoor Fine Art Show
One of the few true “fine art” shows in the area, this event showcases more than 130 artists from multiple states. Located in Lititz Springs Park the last Saturday in July. Free admission.
Elizabethtown Fair
Each August, since 1973, the Elizabethtown Fair has provided an opportunity for the showcasing of agriculture in Lancaster County and surrounding counties. Enjoy the Kids Korner, rides, petting zoo, and more. Admission is free.
Long’s Park Art Festival
For over 40 years, the festival has celebrated the work of hundreds of artists over Labor Day weekend. Take a stroll through beautiful Long’s Park as you visit with makers and enjoy wine, food, music, and craft beer.
Ephrata Fair
The Ephrata Fair is the largest street fair in Pennsylvania and 2023 marks their 104th year. Visit the midway and rides, contests, exhibits, and more at the end of September.
ANNUAL LANCASTER COUNTY EVENTS
Funky Frog Trio by Rafael Nuñez, 2015 Image credit: Visit West Reading
Commonly referred to as “E-town”, Elizabethtown is a robust small town that provides its residents an exceptional quality of life and visitors a charming and memorable experience. Discover outdoor adventures, craft beer, restaurants, shopping, community events, and so much more. Located near Harrisburg, Hershey, Lancaster, and York, Elizabethtown is a convenient Lancaster County destination to explore!
Trade Faire Global Handcrafts
Knock Knock Boutique
Elizabethtown Chamber of Commerce
Copper Fern on Market Whisk Cafe
Tōne Sound • Massage • Energy
Charlamay’s Trinkets & Treasures Naturally Gifted by Jeri
• Lancaster is one of the oldest inland cities in the United States of America. It is 71 miles west of Philadelphia and is snuggled along the north and west by the mighty Susquehanna River.
• From 1799 to 1812, Lancaster was the capital of Pennsylvania. Lancaster was also the capital of the United States for one day.
• German immigrants, known as Pennsylvania Dutch (from “Deutsch” meaning German), were the first to settle in the area in 1709. At that time it was known as “Hickory Town”.
• John Wright, a prominent citizen, gave it the name “Lancaster” after Lancaster, England where he formerly lived. The city is known as the “Red Rose City” due to its link to Lancaster, England.
• The Famous Woolworth’s 5 & 10 Cent Store was first founded by Frank Woolworth in Lancaster in 1879, after a previous unsuccessful attempt in Utica, NY. His original Lancaster store was located at North Queen and Chestnut Streets.
• Robert Fulton, born in Lancaster County in 1765, was the first to make navigation practical with a ship powered by steam. Fulton did not invent the steam engine, but he made history with his steam powered voyage on the Hudson River in 1807. A township in southern Lancaster County is named after him.
• Milton S. Hershey, whose name has become synonymous with the chocolate bar, actually started his first milk chocolate factory in Lititz, Lancaster County. Milton Hershey had big plans of building a bigger factory with a town around it and founded the famous factory and town that was named after him in nearby Dauphin County.
• The Follmer-Clogg Umbrella Corporation, located at West King and Mulberry Streets in Lancaster, was once the largest umbrella factory in the world. It has now been converted to residences known as The Umbrella Works.
• James Buchanan, the 15th President of the United States, moved to Lancaster after college and died there. He is buried in Woodward Hill Cemetery.
• Lancaster County has 29 covered bridges, also known as kissing bridges.
• American pioneers who traveled west relied heavily on the sturdy, broad-wheeled Conestoga wagons, which originated from Conestoga, Pennsylvania.
• Lancaster County Conservancy’s Boyer Nature Preserve was once home to one of the largest Native American settlements east of the Mississippi.
Explore PA AND BEYOND
Barn Star
Art Tour
Have it Made Here IN YORK
COUNTY
Explore the great outdoors. Delve into our Nation’s historic past. Visit art galleries, mural parks, and makers’ studios. Enjoy our thriving culinary scene and Good Libations Trails.
Whether you prefer a cozy bed and breakfast, charming campground, or a modern hotel, you’ll find it here in York County. Plan an adventure that’s close by, but far from ordinary!
Take a Ride and tickle your“fancy” as you cha`rt a course through
BARN STAR ART TOUR
Enjoy a self-guided tour through northern Berks County & discover the unique American folk art known as Barn Stars & Hex Signs!
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Make a day of it! Follow the hex signs — whether Samschdaag or Sunndaag (Saturday or Sunday) or any day of the week. Joy ride through acres of ancestry dotted with the distinctive design of the hex signs on Berks County’s winding Barn Star Art Tour. Explore the open-air gallery of our countryside and detour for adventure at nature’s main attractions including Crystal Cave, Blue Rocks Family Campground, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and others. If the weather agrees, put your windows down and engage all your senses as landmarks give way to landscapes. From fertile fields and front-porch swings, to swift creeks, shade trees, and laundry flapping in the breeze, brake here and there to rest and reflect. The quiet charm and dignity of the landscape is symbolic of the people whose farmsteads founded communities, whose art and idealism shaped a culture, and whose progress and traditions wove the very fabric of Pennsylvania’s Americana Region itself. Enjoy the ride! The quiet charm and dignity
Take a Ride for a“spell”
BARN STAR ART TOUR
BARN STAR ART TOUR
Take a Ride and tickle your“fancy” as you cha`rt a course through the cultural heritage of Pennsylvania’s Americana Region...
Take a Ride and tickle your“fancy” as you cha`rt a course through the cultural heritage of Pennsylvania’s Americana Region...
Tucked deep in the heart of Berks County’s farm country, you’ll discover barn stars—or “hex signs”—a uniquely American art form and the best-known symbol of the Pennsylvania Dutch. These simple star patterns trace their lineage to the area’s German ancestors. Along with their barns, the Pennsylvania Dutch—or Pennsylvania Germans— similarly adorned blanket chests, quilts, tombstones, and more with this “fancy” folk art, which can still be found in many shops and scenes along the way.
Though Berks County claims bragging rights to the origin of this distinctive art form, its roots are actually as deep as the artistry and symbolism of medieval Europe. Inaccurately dubbed superstitious “hexafoos” by Wallace Nutting in his 1924 book “Pennsylvania, the Beautiful,” the misnomer took hold and eventually became “hex sign.”
Tucked deep in the heart of Berks County’s farm country, you’ll discover barn stars—or “hex signs”—a uniquely American art form and the best-known symbol of the Pennsylvania Dutch. These simple star patterns trace their lineage to the area’s German ancestors. Along with their barns, the Pennsylvania Dutch—or Pennsylvania Germans— similarly adorned blanket chests, quilts, tombstones, and more with this “fancy” folk art, which can still be found in many shops and scenes along the way. Though Berks County claims bragging rights to the origin of this distinctive art form, its roots are actually as deep as the artistry and symbolism of medieval Europe. Inaccurately dubbed superstitious “hexafoos” by Wallace Nutting in his 1924 book “Pennsylvania, the Beautiful,” the misnomer took hold and eventually became “hex sign.”
Just for nice...
The region’s “Plain” people, the Amish and Mennonites, are sometimes thought to be the source of the barn stars — not so, as their religion strictly prohibits such “fancy” ornamentation. The origin of the hex sign is best explained by the barn star artist Milton Hill (1887-1972) of Berks County who, when asked why he decorated his barn, replied, “Oh, just for nice, I guess.” Barn stars are simply about pride, heritage, and tradition—and, admittedly, a little showing off. Why else would the stars be placed facing the road than to best attract the admiring gaze of neighbors and passersby.
Eric Claypoole, 2017
Milton Hill ca. 1950
Eric Claypoole, 2017
Take a Ride for a
Take a Ride for a“spell”
Make a day of it! Follow the hex signs — whether Samschdaag or Sunndaag (Saturday or Sunday) or any day of the week. Joy ride through acres of ancestry dotted with the distinctive design of the hex signs on Berks County’s winding Barn Star Art Tour. Explore the open-air gallery of our countryside and detour for adventure at nature’s main attractions including Crystal Cave, Blue Rocks Family Campground, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and others. If the weather agrees, put your windows down and engage all your senses as landmarks give way to landscapes. From fertile fields and front-porch swings, to swift creeks, shade trees, and laundry flapping in the breeze, brake here and there to rest and reflect. The quiet charm and dignity of the landscape is symbolic of the people whose farmsteads founded communities, whose art and idealism shaped a culture, and whose progress and traditions wove the very fabric of Pennsylvania’s Americana Region itself. Enjoy the ride!
The quiet charm and dignity of the landscape is symbolic of the people whose farmsteads founded these historic communities.
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HEX SIGNS
$35.00 includes postage
Enjoy a closer look at Pennsylvania Dutch decorated barns, in this ground-breaking work on the history, mythology, and cultural significance of these captivating local icons of regional folk art, known as Hex Signs or Barn Stars. With special emphasis on Berks and Lehigh Counties, the current, local landscape is depicted in over 200 color illustrations.
Available for purchase at the Pennsylvania German Cultural Heritage Center Kutztown University 22 Luckenbill Road, Kutztown, PA 19530
This uniquely American “fancy” folk art is the best-known symbol of the
For mail order, send check made payable to “KU” or order online at Masthof.com
Call to schedule a tour of the Heritage Center Museum (610) 683-1589 · www.kutztown.edu/pgchc
Are you a barn owner? Are you looking to have your original barn stars restored or repainted? Contact the Dutch Hex Tour Association 1-800-HEX-TOUR or (610) 683-1597
Myth and Meaning in Pennsylvania Dutch Barn Stars
Patrick Donmoyer - Foreword by Don Yoder
Tour the Capitol
Guided tours of Pennsylvania’s Capitol are offered every half hour Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Weekends and most holiday tours are offered at 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., 1:00 p.m. & 3:00 p.m. The Capitol is closed for tours on New Year’s Day, Easter Sunday, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Schedule is subject to change without notice.
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Self-Guided tours are held on regular weekdays only.
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The Capitol (as well as the Welcome Center) are accessible for individuals with special needs. Commonwealth Avenue Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 1-800-868-7672
A National Historic Landmark
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The Moravian mosaic tile floor of the Pennsylvania State Capitol picture tiles. Henry Chapman Mercer, a native of Bucks County, Pennsylvania and created mosaics, representing 254 scenes, artifacts, animals, birds, industries and workers from Pennsylvania history. While some may be are intricate pieces of art. The tiles pictured on this flyer are all located rotunda. Locate and check off the ones you find.
Moravian Mosaic Tiles
The Moravian mosaic tile floor of the Pennsylvania State Capitol has close to 400 picture tiles. The tiles pictured are all located within the main rotunda, but the tiles on the floor span the majority of the building.
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Located along the Anclote River where it intersects the Gulf of Mexico, Tarpon Springs is a rich mixture of culture, customs, and families. Its waterfront is a working seaport and shopping district with the unmistakable feel of a Grecian fishing village. Its downtown is a showcase of proud historic buildings and homes from the gracious Victorian era. It’s an unlikely blend of histories, and one you’ll find only in Tarpon Springs, Pinellas County’s oldest city.
Past Indian history in this beautiful coastal community predates the arrival of the first settlers in the early 1800’s. Soon after, the advent of the railroad and the building of the Anclote Key Lighthouse brought many positive changes to the area. The town’s Victorian influences stem from the late 1800’s to about 1905, when the seaside village became a playground for wealthy Northerners. These seasonal residents built luxurious estates along Spring Bayou. Soon Tarpon Springs gained fame as one of the great health centers and winter resorts of the time.
Rich sponge beds, discovered in the 1880’s, spawned a flourishing new industry. In 1905, young sponge divers were recruited from the Dodecanese Islands of Greece. The sponge industry thrived, as did the Greek community, and the town’s focus changed. Some of the Greek immigrants who came to the area continue their traditional trade of sponge diving. Today Tarpon Springs is a showcase of both cultures, from its vintage Victorian era mansions and buildings to its lively Greek traditions and community.
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Two Cultures, One City... Tarpon Springs
Experience the flavor of Greece and the excitement of an authentic working waterfront on the Sponge Docks. Visit authentic Greek restaurants and bakeries, sponge diving and sightseeing tour boats, unique shops, antique shops and art galleries, and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Cathedral, home of the largest Epiphany celebration in the Western Hemispheres – No Passport Required!
Scenic BywaysPENNSYLVANIA’S
Pennsylvania’s scenic byways are just breathtaking all year long. These twisting roadways capture a bird’s-eye view of the grace and beauty of our Keystone State.
There are 21 Designated PA Byways, 1 Forestry Byway, and 3 FHWA National Scenic Byways.
So get out there and take a drive or plan a road trip, Pennsylvania!
• High Plateau Scenic Byway
• Historic National Road
• Journey Through Hallowed Ground Byway
• Kinzua Bridge Byway
• Lake Wilhelm Scenic Byway
• Laurel Highlands Scenic Byway
• Longhouse Scenic Byway
• Route 419 Scenic Byway
• Viaduct Valley Way Scenic Byway
• Blue Route
• Brandywine Valley Scenic Byway
• Bucktail Trail
• Crawford Lakelands Byway
• Delaware River Valley
• Exton Bypass
• Gateway to the Endless Mountains
• Governor Casey Byway
• Grand View Scenic Byway
• Great Lakes Seaway Trail
Parks & Trails
IN LANCASTER COUNTY
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Chickies Rock County Park
The most notable feature in the park is Chickies Rock, a massive piece of quartzite rock that towers 200 feet above the river. Chickies Rock overlook offers great views from high above the river. The park features a group pavilion, open play areas, access to Chiques and Donegal creeks, and boat-launch access to the Susquehanna River.
Conestoga Greenway Trail is a 1.3-mile trail following a loop of the Conestoga River and is a prototype for a greenway along the rest of the waterway. The goal is to develop an interconnected system of natural areas through the Conestoga watershed that protects green space natural habitat and water quality.
D.F. Buchmiller County Park
There are three pavilions located at Buchmiller Park, an 18 hole disc golf course, a playground, and six pickleball courts that can be used free of charge on a first-come, firstserved basis, or they can be reserved for a small hourly fee by contacting the Park Office in Lancaster County Central Park.
Volleyball: Equipment (a net and ball) will only be rented along with a pavilion. A $75 security deposit is required for equipment rental, while a nominal fee will be charged per day. The security deposit is refundable when the complete set of equipment is returned.
Conestoga Greenway Trail
Lancaster County Central Park
Lancaster County Central Park is the largest of the county’s parks, covering 544 acres. Central Park is located on the southern edge of Lancaster City in West Lampeter Township. It features a pool, skate park, six pavilions that can be rented for private functions, the Garden of Five Senses, garden plots, trails, camping, an environmental center, and Shuts Environmental Library; a lending library with more than 3,000 books and videos about nature and the environment.
Theodore A. Parker III Natural Area
This 100-acre park is located in the southeast portion of Lancaster County and is named after the late Theodore A. Parker III, an internationally known ornithologist from Lancaster County.
Northwest Lancaster County River Trail
Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail
Lancaster Junction Recreation Trail travels through some of Lancaster County’s most scenic farmland and borders Chiques Creek in its northern half. This trail has well-graded, level surfaces, making it ideal for hiking, jogging, bicycling, horseback riding, and cross-country skiing.
The Chickies Rock section of the Northwest Lancaster County River Trail provides a key connector for the larger 14.2-mile trail which runs from Columbia to Falmouth. The trail provides numerous recreational opportunities including walking, jogging, cross-country skiing, and bike riding as well as providing an alternative means of transportation to Route 441. The trail also exposes visitors to the historic ruins and scenic attractions along the Susquehanna River corridor.
Money Rocks County Park
Money Rocks County Park, located near the Narvon Clay Mine, spans over 300 acres of woodland in the Welsh Mountains of eastern Lancaster County. The lines of boulders and outcroppings are spectacular. The pride of the park is a rocky spine of boulders called Money Rocks, so-named because farmers in the Pequea Valley allegedly hid cash among the rocks.
Speedwell Forge County Park
This undeveloped 415acre park has a hiking trail through its scenic woods and a small parking area along Speedwell Forge Road. Deer, ruffed grouse, wood thrushes, veeries, and several kinds of woodpeckers live in Speedwell’s forest. Hunting and fishing are allowed in the park during authorized seasons.
Hiking Trail Etiquette
Pennsylvania’s parks and forests contain thousands of miles of trails, some of which are foot-traffic only and others shared use. We all have a role in conserving these pathways to wellness. Proper trail etiquette helps instill respect for other trail users while promoting stewardship of the land.
On a shared use trail, remember the general rule of yielding:
Hikers going uphill have the right-away. If you are moving downhill, simply step aside.
Hikers yield to horses and other pack stock—slowly and calmly step to the side. If you are approaching from behind, quietly make your presence and intentions known.
Bicyclists yield to hikers and horses—come to a full stop and step aside, being mindful of where you are stepping to avoid stepping on plants.
No son, you can't pet the deer!
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General etiquette:
Plan ahead and have an alternative destination in mind. If a trail head or parking area is at capacity, seek another destination.
When in a group, hike single file.
When approaching another hiker/biker/equestrian from behind, make yourself known with a simple ‘hello’ or ‘passing on your left’ comment.
Stay on the trail to avoid damage to plants and animal habitat and reduce trail erosion.
Do not disturb wildlife—watch from a distance.
Pack out any trash.
Know how to relieve yourself without having an impact. Keep pets leashed and clean up after them.
Be mindful of trail conditions—if a trail is too wet or muddy, choose another trail.
Speak in quiet tones and limit the use of electronic devices to not only promote a sense of calm, but to reduce disturbance to wildlife and wildlife communication.
Be aware of your surroundings. Respect others.
COOL CREEK GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,521 yards with a par of 70 (Public)
300 Cool Creek Road • Wrightsville (717) 252-3691
CROSSGATES GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,041 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 1 Crossland Pass • Millersville (717) 872-4500
EVERGREEN GOLF COURSE
18 holes over 4,569 yards with a par of 66 (Public) 1503 Lititz Road • Manheim (717) 898-7852
FAIRVIEW GOLF COURSE
18 holes over 6,227 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 2399 Quentin Road • Lebanon (800) 621-6557
FOUR SEASONS GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,320 yards with a par of 72 (Municipal) 949 Church Street • Landisville (717) 898-0104
FOXCHASE GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,710 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 300 Stevens Road • Stevens (717) 336-3673
HIGHLANDS OF DONEGAL GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,403 yards with a par of 71 (Public) 650 Pinkerton Road • Mount Joy (717) 653-2048
GOLF GUIDE
FOR LANCASTER COUNTY
IRON VALLEY GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 7,026 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 201 Iron Valley Drive • Lebanon (717) 279-7409
OVERLOOK GOLF COURSE
18 holes over 6,100 yards with a par of 70 (Municipal) 2040 Lititz Pike • Lancaster (717) 569-9551
PILGRIM’S OAK GOLF COURSE
18 holes over 7,043 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 1107 Pilgrims Pathway • Peach Bottom (717) 548-3011
PLEASANT VALLEY GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,497 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 8467 Pleasant Valley Road • Stewartstown (717) 993-2184
TANGLEWOOD MANOR GOLF CLUB
18 holes over 6,457 yards with a par of 72 (Public) 653 Scotland Road • Quarryville (717) 786-2500
Keep traffic moving IN LANCASTER COUNTY!
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It’s free and available 24 hours a day!
The 511 Pennsylvania website is part of a statewide travel information service which provides reliable traffic, weather, and transit information to travelers to reduce congestion, and improve safety and mobility in Pennsylvania.
Users can access more than 860 traffic cameras, plow truck statuses, and travel alerts along a specific route using the “Check My Route” tool. Or view the interactive map to view traffic conditions statewide or focus on a particular region.
Go directly to the website www.511pa.com, download the app, or call 1-877-511-PENN (7366).
For information on traffic & weather,
PET FRIENDLY
IN LANCASTER COUNTY
PET RESCUES
Humane Pennylvania
2195 Lincoln Highway E • Lancaster, PA 17602 • (717) 393-6551
Humane Pennsylvania is the region’s largest partnership of animal welfare organizations, combining the efforts and resources of managed intake and adoption guarantee animal shelters, adoption centers, non-profit veterinary hospitals and clinics, equine rescue, emergency animal service organizations, animal welfare management services, and an animal focused charitable foundation.
Centerville Pet Rescue
237 Centerville Road, Suite 7 • Lancaster, PA 17603 • (717) 405-3425
Centerville Pet Rescue provides services for the rescue, care, and re-homing of unwanted pets in Lancaster, PA and beyond.
Furever Home Adoption Center
5984 Main Street • East Petersburg, PA 17520 • (717) 560-6400
Furever Home is a no-kill, cage-free facility in Lancaster county. The building is only zoned to house cats, but they work with local dog rescues to help all animals in the community, including counseling families that are looking to rehome their dogs.
Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center
848 S Prince Street • Lancaster, PA 17603 • (717) 917-6979
The Pennsylvania SPCA Lancaster Center operates out of the Mary K. Dano Animal Shelter. The Lancaster Center is dedicated to reuniting lost animals with their pet parents, finding new homes for adoptable animals, and providing low cost services to the community.
PAWS of Lancaster
359 College Avenue • Lancaster, PA, 17603 • (717) 399-4559
PAWS is a no-kill animal rescue and spay/neuter group dedicated to saving the lives of companion animals through spaying and neutering, pet fostering and adoption, and educational efforts. They are an all volunteer non profit.
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DOG PARKS & DOGGIE SWIMS
Beau’s Dream Dog Park at Buchanan Park
901 Buchanan Avenue • Lancaster, PA 17603 • (717) 291-4835
Angela, who is a local resident, and her dog Beau won the 2012 Beneful Dream Dog Park contest that brought a $500,000 dog park makeover to Lancaster’s Buchanan Dog Park. The park is divided into areas for small and large dogs. There are water fountains, splash pads, running space, and obstacles. They are open from sunrise until sunset. Dogs must be licensed and have current vaccinations.
Noel S. Dorwart Park and Nature Area
408 Parklawn Court • Lancaster, PA 17601 • (717) 898-3100
Farmingdale Trail offers 3.5 miles of trails that wind through 70 acres of wetlands and woodlands. There is a dog park with adjoining walking trails and picnic areas. Dogs must be on a leash unless in the fenced dog park area. They are open from sunrise until sunset.
Overlook Dog Park
2040 Lititz Pike • Lancaster, PA 17601 • (717) 290-7180
The park is open everyday from sunrise until sunset. You do need to register dogs and pick up Key Fob to enter the dog park. Dogs must be licensed and have current vaccinations. The park is managed by Manheim Twp. Recreation & Park Planning Department and the Manheim Township Dog Owners Group (MTDOG).
Ephrata Unleashed Dog Park
160 Old Mill Road • Ephrata, PA 17522 • (717) 738-9222
A 40,000 square foot dog park filled with drinking water fountains for you & your pup, ramps, benches, and doggie waste stations. Dogs must be licensed and have current vaccinations. Park is open from dusk to dawn.
Doggie Swim at Lititz Springs Pool
201 Maple Street • Lititz, PA 17543 • (717) 626-8484
This event is held annually in September. Bring a copy of rabies vaccination and dog license. Only pet owners can go into the pool with the dogs. There is a small fee.
Doggie Swim at Conestoga Pines Pool
200 Arthur E. Morris Parkway • Lancaster, PA 17601 • (717) 392-2115
Event is free but you must register. Bring a leash, collar, and proof of rabies vaccination. Pooches must be spayed or neutered and handlers must be at least 16 years old.
The Ephrata Dog Swim at Ephrata Outdoor Community Pool
130 S. Academy Drive • Ephrata, PA 17522 • (717) 738-1167
This event is typically held the first Saturday in September. There is a small fee to participate (approximately $7.00). An adult must accompany each dog. Proof of rabies vaccination required for entry.
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Your Dog - Friendly PA State Parks & Forests
Pets Allowed in Designated Campgrounds and Cabins
The Outdoor Dog
Izzy ’ s outdoor adventures began at Pinchot State Park
Photo(above)byMarciMowery
Your well-behaved pooch is always allowed in all of the Pennsylvania state parks (be aware of areas where they are expressly prohibited) as long as they are on a leash (6’ long or less).
And when it comes to overnight stays, a pet parent’s options are extensive. Designated loops or campsites where your furry one is welcome have long been available in park campgrounds. In 2012, a pilot program to permit dogs in select state park cabins began the trend for expanded pet places.
Additional fees ($5/night for modern and rustic cabins and $2/night for a standard camping cottage at press time) are
Bald Eagle
Black Moshannon
Blue Knob
Caledonia
Chapman*
Clear Creek*
Codorus
Colonel Denning
Colton Point
Cook Forest*
Cowans Gap*
Fowlers Hollow
Frances Slocum
French Creek
Gifford Pinchot
assessed at the time of booking. DCNR pet camping guidelines allow only leashed, house-trained dogs with upto-date rabies vaccinations to stay in cabins and cottages.
Responsible ownership is the key to everyone’s enjoyment!
For additional information visit DCNR’s website:
https://ppff.online/dcnrpetsinparks
The following chart lists campgrounds with pet sites and where cabins/cottages (designated with an *) are available. Check the “Dogs in Cabins” factsheet DCNR updates each year as facilities expand.
Greenwood Furnace
Hickory Run
Hills Creek*
Hyner Run
Kettle Creek
Keystone
Kooser*
Lackawanna
Laurel Hill
Laurel Ridge
Leonard Harrison
Linn Run*
Little Buffalo*
Little Pine
Locust Lake
Lyman Run
Moraine*
Ohiopyle*
Oil Creek
Ole Bull
Parker Dam*
Patterson
https://ppff.online/dcnrdogsincabins
Meanwhile, pets are permitted on state forest land and campsites so long as they are “kept under control and attended at all times.”
Raccoon Creek
Ravensburg
Reeds Gap
Ricketts Glen
Ryerson Station
S.B. Elliott
Salt Springs
Penn-Roosevelt
Pine Grove Furnace
Poe Paddy
Poe Valley*
Prince Gallitzin
Promised Land*
Pymatuning
R.B. Winter
Shawnee
Sinnemahoning
Sizerville
Tobyhanna
Trough Creek
Worlds End
Yellow Creek
Pet First Aid - A Prepared Pet Owner is
Nobody likes to think that the great outdoors could be dangerous for your canine companion. There’s no substitute for quality veterinary care; however, with a little training in basic pet first aid and the right tools on hand you can provide relief and comfort to your furry friend in the event of an emergency. To find a training course near you, visit the websites of the American Red Cross at www.redcross.org or Pet Tech at www.pettech.net
The best thing to do in any situation is to keep your head, remain calm and have a system for responding to the situation.
Even when taking a short hike it is a good idea to have some basics available. These basics will fit in your daypack, with a more complete first aid kit in the car. Check the kits regularly to replace missing items and make sure that items have not expired.
Backpack first aid kit:
4" square gauze pads
Styptic powder to clot blood from a torn or broken nail
Pocket knife (this is also useful if the leash gets tangled in vines and you need to cut it loose)
Flashlight
Water
Veterinarian's phone number
Portable car first aid kit:
Adhesive bandages in several sizes
Adhesive tape
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Responsible Pet Owner
Safety pins
Scissors
Sterile gauze
Syringe
Thermometer (rectal)
Muzzle
Pet emergency pocket guide
“The best thing to do in any situation is to keep your head, remain calm and have a system for responding to the situation.”
Cling type bandaging tapes
Topical disinfectant cream
Tweezers
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Alcohol wipes or ethyl alcohol
Antibiotic cream
Antiseptic solution
Benadryl
Blanket or old beach towel
Calamine lotion
Cotton balls
Disposable instant cold packs
Elastic bandage
Eye wash
Hand sanitizer
Hydrocortisone cream
List of emergency phone numbers
Django enjoys the snow at Ridley Creek State Park
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After hiking, carefully examine your dog for signs of injury, fleas and ticks, or harmful debris such as thorns or slivers of glass. Look at each paw, especially the pads and between the toes. Look in the ears; run your hand over his entire body and use a comb through his coat to look for bumps on the skin or thorns, etc.
Not every pet is a natural athlete. After consulting with your veterinarian, find activities your pet enjoys and start an exercise program slowly. Before you set off for a long hike with your dog, it's important to work them up to a reasonable level of fitness.
www.PAParksandForests.org
702 Lisburn Road Suite 102 Camp Hill, PA 17011
Phone: 717-236-7644
E-mail: mmowery-ppff@pa.net
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Pennsylvania FIRSTS
First to Invent, Discover, or Patent
• Polio Vaccine
• Electronic Computer
• Ferris Wheel
• Steamboat
• Franklin Stove
• Shock Absorber
• Cement
• Bifocals
• Zinc
• Anthracite Coal
• Apple Parer
• Soldering Gun
• Slicing Machine
• Carborundum
• Flashcubes
• Cable Car
• Folding Machine
• Water Gas Production
• Accordion
• Dental Mallet
• Revolving Door
• Recumbent Chair
• Water Softener
• Street Letter Box
• Sandblasting
• Pencil with Attached Eraser
• Automatic Telephone System
• Rotary Washing Machine
• Bessemer Steel Making Process
• Steam Shovel
• Daylight Savings Time
• Textile Machinery
• Rubber
• Electric Meter
• “Big Mac”
• Horsepowered Mower
• Stereoscope
First to Manufacture
• Boiler Plates
• Straw Paper
• Hookless Fastening
• Lager Beer
• Platinum Metal
• Mustard
• Printer’s Ink
• Quinine
• Root Beer
• Wallpaper
• Jeans, Fustians, Everlasting, and Coatings
• Folding Bed
• Rotary Steam Engine
• Air Brakes
• Snap-Tops for Cans
• Wire Glass
• Typewriter Ribbon
• Lightning Rod
• Printing Press in America
• Electric Motor (Interpole Direct Current)
• Photographic Attempt to Show Motion
• “Honey Bee Lens” for People Who are Partially Blind
First Among States
• Number of Licensed Hunters
• Boiler Plates
• Rural Population
• Covered Bridges
• State Game Lands
• Potato Chip Production
• Pretzel Production
• Scrapple Production
• Licensed Bakeries
• Meat Packing Plants
• Sausage Production
• Mushroom Production
First in the Nation
• Nation’s Capital
• Electronic Computer Built, First Commercial Use of Electronic Computer, and First Solid-State Electronic Computer
• Television Broadcast
• Rolling Mill
• Iron Casting
• Carpet Mill
• Paper Mill
• Radio Broadcast
• Hospital
• Library
• Magazine
• Newspaper
• Zoo
• Institution of Art
• Electric Watch
• Round-Trip Airplane Flight
• Government Low-Interest, Long-Term Financing Program to Help Businesses
• All Motion Picture Theater
• Commercial Radio Station
• Educational Public Television Station
• Cable Television System
• Transistors Produced Commercially for a Specific Product
• Production of Cottonseed Oil
• Commercial Production of Zinc
• Production of Expandable Polystyrene
• Commercial Installation of Ball Bearings
• Production of Rayon
• Commercial Production of Aluminum
• Commercial Production of Electric Meters
• Steel Mill with an Electrical Machine
• Patent Reissue
• Print Patent
• Commercial Use of Picture Phone
• Commercial Use of Telephone with Push Buttons
• Dual Elevator in Service
• Belt Conveyor System
• Use of Aluminum Walls for Building Construction
• Tunnel for General Traffic and Railroad Tunnel
• English Patent Granted to a Resident of America
• Successful Oil Well
• Commercial Oil Refinery
• Natural Gas Piped to Homes for Commercial Use
• Program to Provide Corporations Tax Breaks for Contributing to the Community
• Full-Scale Nuclear Power Plant
• Public Use of Polio Vaccine
• Biology Course Offered in a College
• Adhesive and Medicated Plaster in Treatment of Fractures
• Chemistry Laboratory and Chemistry Professor
• Preparation of Dried, Human Blood Serum
• Druggist
• Botany Professor
• Geology Book
• Air Mail Service
• Tests with Antifreeze
• Sleeping Car for Railroad
• Locomotive for Railroad Use
• Steel Passenger Railroad Coach
• Automated People Mover
• Rough-Dry Laundry Service
• Seed Business
• Automobile with a Circulating Lubrication System
• Commercially Successful Steamboat
• High-Speed, Multi-Lane Highway, the Pennsylvania Turnpike
• Building Erected in the United States for Public Use
• Mint of the United States
• Crematory
• Preparation of Soda Water
• Use of Electric Turnstile
• Stone, Cast-Iron, Iron-Wire Suspension and Concrete Arch Highway Bridges
• Permanent Theater Building
• Commercial Museum
• Aluminum-Faced Building
• Bird Sanctuary
• Glass Crystal Chandelier
• Saturday Half-Holiday Introduced
• Low-Rent Community Housing Project
• Planned Community
• Commercial Pretzel Bakery
• Professional Football Game
• Streetcar
• Passenger Cable Car (Steepest Ever Built)
• University for Blacks
• Model School Opened
• Bible Translated to English in America
• Mass Transit Bus Pool Purchase Plan in the U.S.
• Water Pumping Station
• Company-Owned Service Station
• Melon Grown
• Arcade
• Circus
• Nursing School
• Christmas Savings Club
• Advertising Agency and Advertising School
• Book Entered for Copyright
• Artist Successful in Commercial Art
• Sugar Beets Grown
• Book for the Blind
• Graduate School for Women
• Building and Loan Association
• Pennsylvania State Police were the First Organized State Police Force In The Nation, Instituted in 1905
• Symphony Orchestra
• Encyclopedia
• Automobile Road Map
• Printed Ballot for an Election
• Commercial High School
• Law Digest Published
• Bottler of Mineral Water
• Fire Patrol and Fire Insurance Company
• Seatrain
The mission of the PRLA Educational Foundation is to connect and advance the Pennsylvania hospitality industry through community involvement, educational programming, and career development initiatives.
Contributions to the PRLAEF support the following programs:
Scholarships for students pursuing post-secondary education
Prostart High School/CTE Support in culinary/hospitality tracking
Pre-apprenticeship and apprenticeship
Restaurant Ready partnerships with community-based organizations that provide culinary training
Hospitality Assistance Response in PA (HARP) employee relief fund
Important Numbers & Information
TRANSPORTATION
Smoketown Helicopters
Training | Tours | Aerial Services
311 Airport Drive Smoketown, PA 17576 (717) 344-4871 www.smoketownhelicopters.com
Red Rose Transit Authority
225 N. Queen Street Lancaster, PA 17603 (717) 397-5613 www.redrosetransit.com
Amtrak | Lancaster Station
53 E. McGovern Avenue Lancaster, PA 17602 (800) 872-7245 www.amtrak.com
Greyhound
53 E. McGovern Avenue
Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 397-4861 www.greyhound.com
Commuter Services of Pennsylvania
866-579-RIDE (7433) pacommuterservices.org
Lancaster Airport
500 Airport Road, Suite G Lititz, PA. 17543 (717) 569-1221 lancasterairport.com
UTILITIES
Lancaster City Water Bureau
150 Pitney Road
Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 291-4820
cityoflancasterpa.com/water/
Columbia Water Company
220 Locust Street Columbia, PA 17512 (717) 684-2188
www.columbiawaterco.com
Elizabethtown Area Water Authority
211 W. Hummelstown Street Elizabethtown, PA 17022 (717) 367-7448
www.etown-water.com
GENERAL INFORMATION
City of Lancaster Information Services
120 N. Duke Street
Lancaster, PA 17608 (717) 291-4744
www.cityoflancasterpa.com/services/
Lancaster Public Library 125 N. Duke Street Lancaster, PA 17602 (717) 394-2651
lancasterpubliclibrary.org
Lancaster County Emergency Services www.readylancaster.org
Additional Lancaster County Services
https://co.lancaster.pa.us/170/Services
Lancaster County History
https://co.lancaster.pa.us/462/County-History
Lancaster County Maps
Maps of historic city buildings, voting districts, and parks and trails. https://co.lancaster.pa.us/205/Map-Gallery
LANCASTER COUNTY
VISIT Columbia
National Watch & Clock Museum
• Situated along the Susquehanna River, Columbia was founded in 1728, and was originally known as Wright’s Ferry.
• Columbia was almost the capital of the United States. When Congress voted in 1790, Columbia lost by only one vote to Washington, D.C.
• Later, Columbia missed out on being named the capital state, in favor of Harris Ferry, which later became Harrisburg.
• The market at 15 S. Third Street in Columbia was built in 1869. Beneath the building is a dark basement known as the Dungeon which includes seven cells. The cells still exist today in their original form!
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