Hersheypark's Accessibility Program Have you grabbed your cup of coffee (or in this case, hot chocolate)? Let's talk about Hersheypark and their accessibility program! I'm sure that many of you have read about or maybe even experienced the new accessibility program at a certain (non-Hershey) major theme park. I'll be the first to admit that the original … [Read more...] about Our Experience with Hersheypark’s Accessibility Program
Pennsylvania
Eckley Miners’ Village Field Trip
Last weekend, we joined CHAP (Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania) for a field trip to Eckley Miners' Village in Weatherly, Pennsylvania. We had never been there, but we are always looking for fun field trips to learn more about Pennsylvania history. While we do love all history, Pennsylvania history is a requirement for homeschooling here, and field … [Read more...] about Eckley Miners’ Village Field Trip
First Trip to Knoebels of the Season
Ever since the signs went up marking the beginning of the season for Knoebels Amusement Park, my son has been begging to go! He knew I still had tickets left over from last year, thanks to the special at Weis Markets. I mean, who can turn down discounted tickets? I bought them near the end of last season to have ready to go for this year! Well, the day … [Read more...] about First Trip to Knoebels of the Season
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine
As homeschool students in Pennsylvania, we have to include Pennsylvania history as part of our required learning. We love history, and there is no better way to learn history than to experience it first hand. Our part of Pennsylvania is known as anthracite coal country, so we decided to go experience the Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine recently for a field trip. The Pioneer Tunnel … [Read more...] about Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine
Our Trip to ZooAmerica
Earlier this month, I posted about our trip to see Disney On Ice in Hershey PA. Well, we spent the night and decided to play tourist the next day. A field trip, so to say. We hadn't really planned where to go in advance but ended up at ZooAmerica. We hadn't really thought about going before because it seemed rather small. Yes, it is small compared to other zoos; however, … [Read more...] about Our Trip to ZooAmerica