Being a tourist in your own community
It’s funny having a blog like Life Disconnected sometimes, and being able to look back on what you’ve written — and to see how much your perspective on things has…
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A Bellefonte company plans luxury picnics in the PA Wilds
Picture this: A perfectly curated tablescape underneath the shade of a weeping willow. In the background, the sound of kids playing, ducks quacking, and a summer concert being performed. It’s…
Read MoreThe Queen Bed & Breakfast: A Victorian gem in the heart of historic Bellefonte
What makes The Queen Bed & Breakfast stand out in a community that has a handful of inns is its nod to history. “The Victorian theme and name were both…
Read MoreIntimate, non-traditional weddings grow in popularity for 2021
The perfect combination of ‘love, happiness and adventure’ There’s no doubt that 2020 upended a lot of wedding plans for couples across the nation. Many couples decided to hold off…
Read More‘Up Stream’ project brings bold colors — and message — to Elk Country
When Mickayla Poland — an artist and business owner based in Elk County — was approached to help with a mural series that would bring awareness to how stormwater affects watersheds, she…
Read MoreWhisked Away to Folly Beach: Highlights from our surprise trip
If you’ve been following the Recreation News editor’s note, you know that in September, copy editor Sean and I were “Whisked Away” on a surprise trip. Booked through Whisked Away…
Read MoreEmbracing all Happy Valley has to offer this season
When you hear “Happy Valley,” you probably think first of Penn State football and the long list of fall activities that go along with one of Pennsylvania’s biggest tourism draws….
Read MoreTake the perfect family photo along the Lumber Heritage Region Selfie Trail
It’s not always easy to find the best spot to take an epic adventure selfie. But this year, the Lumber Heritage Region organization created a solution: The LHR Selfie Trail. …
Read MoreBeing a tourist in your own community
Back in September of 2019 (which truly feels like a decade ago at this point), I wrote a blog post for fun on my own, personal blog called “Being a…
Read MoreExploring Bellefonte’s rich heritage: A Q&A with local historian and business owner Matt Maris
Every day, we walk past historic buildings and sites, or drive by them on our daily commutes — and we may not even realize it. Matt Maris, the founder of Local…
Read MoreRecovery efforts support small businesses across the Wilds
Across the Pennsylvania Wilds, communities are working to find ways to promote economic recovery following many, many weeks of shutdown as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. While the initiatives…
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