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Let’s Go Local This Fall

By Aubree Rader on Sep. 23, 2020

With the vibrant red and yellow leaves, pick-your-own produce orchards, and activity-filled farms — fall in Pennsylvania is a special time of year and you don’t need to go too far to enjoy all of its seasonal festivities! Let’s go local to rebuild Berks with the popular fall activities below and…

Ready for S’more Camping Fun In Berks County?

By Aubree Rader on Jul. 22, 2020

After months of quarantine and canceled plans, most of us are longing to getaway on a safe summer retreat. While you may be hesitant to book a hotel stay or flight to a faraway place, why not hit the road and head to one of our local campgrounds? So pack your bags, load you car and head to…

Water Fun To Keep You Cool This Summer

By Aubree Rader on Jun. 24, 2020

Now that it is officially summer, high temperatures and sweltering humidity will soon be a daily occurrence. However, Berks County offers easy and fun ways to cool down this season! Pennsylvania’s Americana region is home to many waterways that will guarantee outdoor fun and a chance to cool off…

Outdoor Dining in Berks County

By Aubree Rader on Jun. 08, 2020

Photo courtesy of Chatty Monks As restaurants were mandated to temporarily stop dine-in services and offer curbside pickup and delivery options only due to COVID-19, if you’re like most, you’re surely missing your favorite dining spots in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region by now! We’re happy to…

Best Birdwatching Destinations in Berks County

By Lisa Haggerty on Apr. 23, 2020

Whether you enjoy spending your free time kayaking on the water, biking down a thrilling trail, or reeling in fish, Berks County is known for its unmatched outdoor space. We invite you to visit our region this spring to partake in some of your favorite outdoor activities or try a new pastime, such…

Bring the Whole Family Along for these Top Four Christmas Light Displays and Activities

Nov. 22, 2019

The holiday season brings communities together. Friends bake cookies to give as gifts, neighbors gather around to sing Christmas carols, and families spend quality time admiring the Christmas lights, carefully hung up around their neighborhood and at local Christmas villages. Tis the season to…

Every Reason To Visit Hopewell Big Woods

Oct. 29, 2019

You might have heard stories of how unbroken the native forest of the east once was. It’s been said that a squirrel could jump across the canopy from the Atlantic to the Mississippi and never touch the ground. It’s difficult today to imagine such tree cover, especially in the metropolis of the…

Weekend Getaways in the Pennsylvania Americana Region

Oct. 15, 2019

Berks County is the ideal place for couples to enjoy a romantic weekend away. The beautiful scenery, diverse selection of activities, and wonderful lodging options make Pennsylvania's Americana Region a destination frequented throughout the year by couples looking for a retreat. As the months grow…

August's Must Dos in PA's Americana Region

By Lisa Haggerty on Aug. 01, 2019

Welcome, August. No doubt, it is a very busy month. Before your schedule fills with end-of-summer responsibilities, why not add one of August's Must Dos to your schedule? Back-to-school shopping will get done, but summer-time activities will soon give way to fall's hectic start. Pick just one of our…

Roadside Food Stands in Berks County

Jul. 24, 2019

Summer in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region means warm, sunny days, beautiful landscapes, outdoor activities, and country roads brimming with roadside stands. For many, a drive to a favorite stand is a welcome part of their weekend routine. It’s not just the lure of locally grown produce and lower…

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