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.
| Pioneer Tunnel (6/15/05) |
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Pioneer Tunnel (6/15/05) It's billed as the natural resource that fired the Industrial Revolution. Pioneer Tunnel takes you deep inside America's coal mining history. Visitors board mine cards and ride into the depths of Mahanoy Mountain. Deep inside the man-made tunnels, the temperature drops to 52 degrees farenheit. You can also take a train ride around Mahanoy Mountain. The coal mining museum is located in Ashland in Schuylkill County. One-way distance: 55 miles from Downtown Reading. CLICK HERE for directions. One-way car time : 1 hour, 10 minutes (maybe a little more with traffic) CLICK HERE for more information on ticket prices, opening hours and nearby attractions. |
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