Category: American Life
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Penn Alps Restaurant: Simple, hearty fare in a lovely setting
Penn Alps Restaurant and Craft Shop is a haven for the hungry man or woman, or their littler ones. About a 20-minute drive west on Interstate 68 in Grantsville,the facility offers a buffet with simple, hearty fare in a large, lovely and homey setting. On a mid-January visit, the warm ambience and tasty food was…
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Take a Hike!: First day hike
SOURCE: Rocky Gap State Park Nature in the New Year Hike – Ranger-led Hike Description:Join park rangers as we take a slower stroll style hike and enjoy the nature around us! This guided hike will touch on the ecosystems and the nature we can appreciate in the winter. We will stick to paved and flat surfaces, featuring…
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After 250 years, the spirit of Santa lives on at the United States Post Office
Nobody knows how it happened in America. Someone wrote a poem about the night before Christmas in the early 1800’s, and suddenly kids all over the country were sending letters to the old gift-giver. For over 130 years, over half its existence, America’s mailmen and women have been the liaison between Santa and his little…
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