Penelope Percival Travels

September 18, 2020

Colonel Denning State Park Ice Skating & Swimming

The Colonel Denning State Park was one of my favorite State Parks. Except I went on the day that it was was 88 degrees at 8 am and climbing with a humid that was off the charts. So, the hike that I wanted to go on was out of reach because I know my limits. But if you are head […]

Pennsylvania 1 min read

September 17, 2020

Watch the Sunset at Memorial Lake State Park

Memorial Lake State Park is right next to Fort Indiantown GAP National Guard Training Center and Indiantown GAP National Cemetary. Eastabilished in 1931, the Fort Indiantown Training Center was used to train soldiers for World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Persian Gulf Wars. The Memorial Lake State Park was established in 1945 to remember those Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers […]

Pennsylvania 1 min read

September 16, 2020

Perry County Covered Bridges Tour-Part One

Perry County has 14 Covered Bridges. It takes about 2 hours and 13 minutes to see all of them. That is if you don’t get lost like I always do. It took me so much longer but it was enjoyable except finding Fleisher’s Bridge. I kept going past it and my GPS keep sending me in circles but it is […]

Covered Bridges 4 min read

September 15, 2020

Look Down on Susquehanna River at Shikellamy State Park

Shikellamy State Park has two different parts to it. The best of both worlds river and mountain views. The bottom part has access to the river, boat rentals, and a hike next to the shoreline. The top part has an overlook with outstanding views of Shikellany State Park below and the Susquehanna River. For me, it was the squirrels at […]

Pennsylvania 1 min read

September 14, 2020

Old Jail And John Brown House in Chambersburg, PA

The Franklin County Jail is a wonderful sight to see. It not only shows the jail but it also includes a lot of the history of the town. Across the street and a few houses down is Mary Ritter’s Boarding House. Before John Brown went to Harpers Ferry to raid it in October 1859, he and his friends stayed at […]

Pennsylvania 5 min read

September 13, 2020

Journal-8/25 to 9/1/20-8 days & 7 nights on the Road

So, what do you do when you have a large disappointment happen and a week of time on your hands. If you are me, then you get out of town and enjoy life on the road. The Days The days where incredible with over 58 Covered Bridges in counties like Snyder, Juniata, Schuykill, Adam, Dauphin, Northumberland, Perry, and several others. […]

Journal Entries 6 min read

September 12, 2020

The Enchanted Mansion & Grounds of Kings GAP Environmental Education Center

Driving up to the Mansion on the hill, you can feel the impressive enchanted forested area was bring you into a fairy tail with land with Princesses waiting at the top. As I keep climbing and climbing up the hill. It feel as if I would see Princess Aurora or Belle or Snow White at the top waiting for Prince […]

Pennsylvania 2 min read

September 11, 2020

A Beautiful Day at Milton State Park

During a one week trip that I took in late August, I visited this little park. It was one of the few places that I allowed myself to break my social distancing contact rules. I actually scratched a pug mixes bottom but was careful to keep from breathing on him and having him breath on me. He was so cute. […]

Pennsylvania 1 min read

September 10, 2020

A Relaxing Walk at Joseph E Ibberson Conservation Area

The Joseph E Ibberson Conservation Area is in Dauphin County not to far from Harrisburgh and about 35 minutes from Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation and Fort Hunter Mansion and Park. When you arrive look back at the hill side across the road. It is just lovely. But the true treat is the big trees! This is the place to […]

Pennsylvania 1 min read

September 9, 2020

Covered Bridge Tour Cumberland County Pennsylvania

I am touring all the covered bridges in Pennsylvania as a way to social distancing travel. Most of the counties in Pennsylvania have covered bridges and it is a great way to visit the country side while getting out of the house. Cumberland County is wonderful little place to visit with all kinds of interesting things to see and do […]

Covered Bridges 1 min read

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Colonel Denning State Park Ice Skating & Swimming

Watch the Sunset at Memorial Lake State Park

Perry County Covered Bridges Tour-Part One

Look Down on Susquehanna River at Shikellamy State Park

Old Jail And John Brown House in Chambersburg, PA

Journal-8/25 to 9/1/20-8 days & 7 nights on the Road

The Enchanted Mansion & Grounds of Kings GAP Environmental Education Center

A Beautiful Day at Milton State Park

A Relaxing Walk at Joseph E Ibberson Conservation Area

Covered Bridge Tour Cumberland County Pennsylvania