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.
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Pocono Snake & Animal Farm has been in operation for more than 35 years, with everything from lizards to lemurs. A perfect "starter zoo" for the little ones, who can bottle-feed the deer, goats, and pot bellied pigs, or feed the monkeys and pet the rabbits. CLICK HERE for more information.
The Garden Railway is a miniature world of model trains running on a quarter mile track, set in the splendor of the Arboretum’s summer garden. The miniature world features historic buildings created entirely of natural materials, each meticulously detailed with leaves, bark, vines and twigs. Logs and branches are also used to create unique tunnels and overhead trestles. Nestled among woody plants, colorful annuals and perennials, the finished product is an enchanting landscape that never ceases to delight visitors both young and old. CLICK HERE for more information.
The Carillon at Valley Forge National Park is comprised of 58 tuned bronze bells, representing all states and U.S. territories. The largest weighs 8,000 pounds, the smallest just 13-1/2 pounds. The Carillon is played entirely by hand. It sits high inside the National Patriots Bell Tower, which was a gift of the National Society Daughters of the American Revolution. Completed in 1953, the tower and its Carillon are dedicated to the memory of General George Washington. CLICK HERE for more information.
Lancaster County's world famous canning kitchen and village of more than 40 specialty shops and restaurants are located on Route 340 in the small town of Intercourse -- the heart of Pennsylvania's Amish Country. CLICK HEREfor more information.
There's no mosquito nets needed for this safari, but you will need to bring a love of animals. That's because, in Dauphin County, they aren't afraid to introduce themselves. CLICK HERE for more information.