A Quick Hike in McConnells Mill State Park
At McConnells Mill State Park, the loop that I chose started at a covered bridge near the mill, followed Slippery Rock Creek to the next bridge, and then returned to the mill. The whole while, I was surrounded by rushing water, towering rock walls, fly-fishermen, and tons of boulders.
Wissahickon Valley Park
For ten years, I have biked or driven into the Wissahickon, usually with a camera. In this slice, I attempt to exhibit the important landmarks of the park along with my favorite nooks and crannies.
Lancaster County – The Amish
July 29th 2003 marked the third anniversary of Slices of America. In celebration, I decided to head out to Lancaster County Pennsylvania to see what Amish life was all about. Angela and I packed sandwiches, drinks, and snacks and headed west out of Philadelphia.
St. John Neumann Pilgrimage
A short pilgrimage to the shrine of entombed St. John Neumann, with a pit stop at the Mario Lanza museum, all within the Philadelphia city limits.
Rally for America: Valley Forge, PA
It wasn’t a pro-war rally. It wasn’t an anti-war rally. This gathering in Valley Forge, PA on March 16, 2003 was a rally for our troops.