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WFMZ's Karin Mallett is back on the road, bringing us a new season of her popular series "One Tank Trip." Each week, she'll take us somewhere with a unique flavor of the season. And, the best part is, you'll still be able to make a roundtrip on one tank of gas or less. Click on the "Read more..." link below for more information on each of Karin's trips from summer, spring, the holiday season and the fall. Do you have an idea for a "One Tank Trip" destination? Simply click here to email your suggestion to Karin.



One Tank Trip: St. Katharine Drexel Mission Center and Shrine
As we get ready to welcome 2009, many people are taking the time to look back before looking ahead. And in Bucks County, there's a sacred space devoted to reflection. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to the St. Katharine Drexel Mission Center and National Shrine in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: The Choo Choo Barn
This is the time of year many families take their model train sets out of the attic and set them up underneath the Christmas tree. But you'd need a really big tree for the trains set up in Lancaster County. WFMZ's Karin Mallett has our ticket to the Choo Choo Barn in Wednesday's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Boyds Bear Country
Bears aren't usually in view unless you have a nice big picnic basket nearby. But in a barn not too far from Berks County, they are quite friendly, even huggable. It's referred to as the "world's most humongous teddy bear store." WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us there in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Robot Museum
Last week, we took you to Stoudtburg Village in Lancaster County where shop owners can live and work all in the same spot. Now, we're going back to the village where, in retirement, one man is sharing all his toys. WFMZ's Karin Mallett has tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Stoudtburg Village in Adamstown
Many people will be walking off their Thanksgiving dinners with a mad dash to the stores on the day after. But if you're looking for a space where you browse without the crowds.. you might want to head to Adamstown, Lancaster County. WFMZ's Karin Mallett take us to Stoudtburg Village in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Family Heirloom Weavers
You might be hard pressed to find a "Made in the USA" label on lots of products these days, but a York County factory is staying true to its roots. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us there in this week's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Neversink Mountain
You'll be able to get to most of those places and back on less than one tank of gas. And tonight, WFMZ's Karin Mallett only went six miles. She shows us why you don't need to go far to see fall in this One Tank Trip: In Your Backyard.


One Tank Trip: National Apple Museum
Johnny Appleseed would be proud. There are 75 family-operated orchards in Adams County. They produce more than a million bushels of apples each year. That's nearly 60-million pounds. And in tonight's One Tank Trip, WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes a bite out of one of America's favorite fruits.


One Tank Trip: America On Wheels Museum
How we get to where we need to go has certainly changed through the years... And a new museum in the Lehigh Valley is dedicated to preserving those memories on the road. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us on a tour of the America On Wheels Museum in tonight's One Tank Trip: In Your Backyard.


One Tank Trip: Tyler Arboreturm
Some had signs reading "No Girls Allowed"... We're talking about treehouses and if you didn't have one in our backyard... you probably wished you did. >>This month, at Tyler Arboretum in Delaware County... there are 17 treehouses to choose from. >> WFMZ's Karin Mallett is going out on a limb in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Looking Back at 100 One Tank Trips
Our One Tank Trip Series has hit a milestone.. Karin and photojournalist Patrick Manwiller have hit the road 100 times for 100 different One Tank Trips. Tonight- we take a look back at their road trips over the past three years.


One Tank Trip: Long Trout Winery
It's the decade that brought us us flower power, the antiwar movement, and bell bottoms.. And now, a spot in Schuylkill County is bottling those 60s memories. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to the Long Trout Winery in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Golden Age Air Museum
In aviation, the time between World War I and World War II is considered the golden age of flying. And within the Berks border, you'll find a museum and airfield based on the theme. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us on the tour in tonight's One Tank Trip: In Your Backyard.


One Tank Trip: The Lehigh Canal
In the old days, a summer's work on the canal would net a teenager about $20. Today, for less than $10 and no work involved, you can take a ride down the Lehigh Canal. WFMZ's Karin Mallett was on board for tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Philly's Electronic Tour Guide
There's a brand new way to explore Philadelphia with a tour guide small enough to fit in your pocket. WFMZ's Karin Mallett is testing out the technology in this One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Verdant View Farm Bed and Breakfast
He's one of the world's most successful businessmen. And in the midst of building his empire, Donald Trump became a reality TV star. His show "The Apprentice" was an immediate hit. And now a lesser known "Don" in Lancaster County is looking for a few apprentices of his own to help out on the family farm. WFMZ's Karin Mallett has our latest One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Reading Railroad Heritage Museum
You don't have to travel far to find exciting adventures this summer. That's why every once in a while during our One Tank Trips, we'll be using much less than a tank of gas to get there and back. It's a One Tank Trip...in your backyard. In this one, WFMZ's Karin Mallett is riding the rails in Hamburg.


One Tank Trip: Betsy Ross House
Some of our homes are decked out in red, white and blue to celebrate the Fourth of July. But there's a house in Philadelphia where the flag is front and center. WFMZ's Karin Mallett take us there in her latest One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Red Caboose Motel
In between two valleys in Lancaster County sit more than two dozen train cars. They won't take you anywhere but they will help you get a good night's sleep. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to the Red Caboose Motel in her latest One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Delaware Water Gap Trolley
So many places to see this summer, but if you don't want to log the miles...let someone else do it for you. On the Water Gap Trolley in Monroe County, you can sit back and enjoy the ride. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes a seat in her latest One Tank Trip.
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One Tank Trip: Ryerss Farm
For most of us, retirement comes at age 65. But at a Chester County farm, you can retire at 20. In her latest One Tank Trip, WFMZ's Karin Mallett introduces us to the well-rested residents at one special farm.


One Tank Trip: Candy Americana Museum
It's been called the food of the gods. Chocolate--and our cravings for it--have been around for quite awhile. And Pennsylvania is home to some of the finest chocolate factories in the world. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to the Wilbur Chocolate Company in her latest: One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Gnome Countryside
With gas prices almost reaching the $4 mark, you might be looking to stay closer to home these days. But that doesn't mean you have to forgo your summer vacations. Just in time to start planning...WFMZ's Karin Mallett is back on the road with the summer edition of One Tank Trip. And after this one, you'll be searching for little green and red hats.


One Tank Trip: George Nakashima...Woodworker
After career day, Karin and Patrick set out on the road on another One Tank Trip. And this time, they found a spot where a world-renowned woodworker perfected his craft. WFMZ's Karin Mallett has this week's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Limestone Springs Fish Hatchery
After you fill up your gas tank, you can set out on a One Tank Trip. WMFZ's Karin Mallett shows us where to get some R & R with a rod and reel.


One Tank Trip: Lakota Wolf Preserve
With the price at the pumps well over $3.00 a gallon, a long drive may not be your idea of a spring fling. But just over the Pennsylvania line, a world of wolves is waiting, and it won't cost you much to get there. In this week's One Tank Trip, WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to the middle of the pack.


One Tank Trip: Lost Prison Synagogue
It's been more than three and a half decades since the last Jewish service at Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia. But the re-discovery of a small synagogue is bringing the space back to life. In the latest One Tank Trip, WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us where few have been before.


One Tank Trip: Lancaster Science Factory
For some students, getting through science class can be a chore. But what if you could fly a paper airplane, launch a tennis ball, and play the drums instead of sitting in a classroom? WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to a new playground where you might learn a few things this week's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Philadelphia Zoo
WFMZ's Karin Mallett has found a great place nearby that's worth a visit and it won't cost you too much to get there or to get in. In this week's One Tank Trip, she'll tell us why a visit to the Philadelphia Zoo is the perfect escape on a cold winter day.


One Tank Trip: Rose House at Longwood Gardens
The Rose House at Longwood Gardens was built in the 1920s to serve as a source of fresh-cut flowers for the parties given by the DuPont family. With about 1,200 roses inside, the building faces the south so that it captures the sun's low angle during the winter months. And the temperature never dips below 60-degrees inside.
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One Tank Trip: Indian Echo Caverns
There could be a price-drop coming to the gas pumps, so now's as good a time as any to take a trip to a close and affordable destination. Lucky for you, rain or shine, summer or winter, we have found a place that's always a comfortable 52 degrees. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us there on a One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Country Christmas Village
Santa is to jolly as the Belsnickel is to mischievous. But both say they know who's been nice and who's been naughty. In tonight's One Tank Trip, WFMZ's Karin Mallett finds out what list she's on after a visit to the Country Christmas Village.


One Tank Trip: Pennypacker Mills
The outside decorations are for all to see, but it's not often we get a glimpse inside. In tonight's One Tank Trip, WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us inside the home of one of Pennsylvania's famous families.


One Tank Trip: Pines Dinner Theatre
Carols, clogging and family friendly laughs. It's a country style Christmas in Slatington, Lehigh County. And it's where WFMZ's Karin Mallett is taking us in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: The National Toy Train Museum
Your holiday decorations might include a toy train underneath the twinkling lights of the tree. But, instead of putting together a train set in your own home - there is a place not too far away - where they run year round. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to the National Toy Train Museum in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Byers Choice Christmas Museum
Families everywhere are decorating their homes for the holidays and in some of those boxes- are special ornaments and figurines families hold dear. In tonight's One Tank Trip WFMZ's Karin Mallett shows us how one of those holiday favorites is made.


One Tank Trip: Fulton Theater
The Fulton Opera House Foundation is a not-for-profit public charity that exists to produce professional regional theatre of a quality that honors, affirms and extends the Fulton's role in the history of American theatre as a National Historic Landmark, and to provide educational, artistic and cultural benefits that engender community ownership.


One Tank Trip: Laurel Hill Cemetery
Fright nights, screams and scares are a big part of the Halloween happenings - but not all spirit connections have to be spooky. Not too far away - there's a spot along the river that prides itself in celebrating life - even in death. WFMZ's Karin Mallett has more on tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Tree House at Nay Aug Park
This time of the year - much of Pennsylvania looks as though it spilled from a painter's pallet. The changing of the leaves provides the wash of color and in tonight's One Tank Trip - WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us up to the treetops for a closer look.


One Tank Trip: Edgar Allen Poe House
His horrific tales have intrigued readers for more than 100 years. But just like his stories - much of Edgar Allen Poe's life and death remains shrouded in mystery. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to his Philadelphia home in this installation of One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Miller's Orchard
We are exploring Pennsylvania this fall right along with you - as we begin another edition of One Tank Trip. WFMZ's Karin Mallett is back on the road - and on the farm in Lackawanna County.
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One Tank Trip: Tours at Valley Forge
Just beyond the Berks County line - is the place where George Washington and his army spent six months through the winter of 1777. As WFMZ's Karin Mallett shows us - in 2007 - there are now new ways to see Valley Forge without getting too cold.


One Tank Trip: Pennsylvania State Police Museum
The first uniformed state police department in the country began right here in Pennsylvania. A hundred years later, a mini-museum has opened its doors. It tells the story of how it all began. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to Hershey in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Columcille Megalith
If you need a spot to stop for a rest there's a welcoming place right off the Appalachian ridge in Northampton County. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to Columcille in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: The Jigger Shop Ice Cream Parlor
It's one of the few things worth driving just about anywhere for in the middle of summer. We're talking of course about a quality scoop of ice cream. And there's a place- not too far away- that will have your mouth watering for more. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us to The Jigger Shop in tonight's One Tank Trip.


One Tank Trip: Ricketts Glen State Park
You won't see it by the side of the road, but what's hidden inside one Pennsylvania state park is a refreshing sight on a hot summer day. WFMZ's Karin Mallett takes us along on tonight's One Tank Trip to Ricketts Glen State Park.


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