Lancaster County Magazine

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Backyard Tourist

Magical Sunflowers

Photo and text by Seth Dochter
As we head into August, there is one crop that really draws a crowd. It’s not something grown on many farms in the area, but that only adds to the ...Read More

Foodographer

Here a Chick, There a Chick…

Text and Photography by Jordan Bush
A growing number of folks are returning to the age-old tradition of raising backyard chickens. It’s a curious hobby that a number of my friends have adopted. From a culinary ...Read More

Second Act

An Enchanting Story About a Donkey

By Kathleen Wagner | Photography by Nick Gould
It is a scientific fact that pets can add years to our lives. But, sometimes those pets can enhance our lives in unexpected ways. Such is the case when a ...Read More

Table for Two

An Educational Culinary Experience

By Rochelle A Shenk | Photography by Nick Gould
Located at the Mount Joy campus of Lancaster County Career & Technology Center, this student-run restaurant and bakery serve as a training opportunity for the county’s high school students who ...Read More

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Country Living

While visiting Groff’s Plant Farm in Kirkwood last summer, I perused photographs of the gardens that won in the photo

What it Means to Be From the Southern

The Southern End of Lancaster County stopped being the answer to the question strangers like to ask – “Where are

Fireside Tavern – Casual Dining … with a View

Strasburg’s Fireside Tavern offers the best of all worlds. The warm, casual atmosphere provides the backdrop for a wide-ranging menu

Learning About Native American History

My daughter was working on a school project that entailed building a shelter inspired by a Native American structure. I

Fire & Smoke

Watching flames lap against sizzling meats or instantly rising dough and getting lost in the aromas of smoke and wood

Amorette – Lancaster’s Hottest Spot for Your Next Private

Downtown Lancaster has a new destination that raises the bar on local fine dining, as it provides some spectacular options

Chef on the Rise

When my editor suggested a Father’s Day story written by a dad about his son, I was sold immediately. I’ll

Weekend Getaway … Jim Thorpe

There’s nothing more re-energizing than a change of scenery. Fortunately, we don’t have far to travel in order to take

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