Pennlive ran a very interesting article about how Hersheypark tracks incoming weather to the park and stadium here.
The most interesting quote to me was this one, “At least 60,000 people pack Hersheypark and Hersheypark Stadium on summer nights when both venues are full. On those occasions, this small plot of Derry Twp. is turned into [...]
Our oldest daughter turned 16 last week and we made a trip to Lake Tobias to celebrate. This destination is a favorite for our family every year because it is just so unusual and it is a wonderful value too.
is located just outside Halifax PA which is a straight shot up 322W. It is super easy [...]
If you are spending a few days in Hershey this summer, plan to spend one evening touring The Hershey Story museum in downtown Hershey. Now through September 2nd you can save $2 off the admission price between 5 and 7pm. You can also save $2 at Cafe Zooka on the chocolate tasting.
You’ll need a coupon [...]
The Hershey Story has opened a new exhibit tracing the events of 1968. Admission to this exhibit is an additional cost to your museum ticket experience. Prices range from $2-5. See the details here.
ZOOAMERICA is kicking off their 100th season on Sunday May 2nd with a Founder’s Day celebration. From 12-6pm visitors to ZOOAMERICA can experience special events such as:
pony rides $5
food (hot dog meal deal is $2)
animal encounters
history presentation on Black Bear patio at 3pm
strolling barbershop quartet and more.
Get all the details at the ZOOAMERICA website here.
New at the Hersheypark Aquatheatre, Our Friends from the Sea features sea lion friends Geneva and Diego and tons of information about them an their fellow sea lion friends. Showtimes for May 1 – May 28th are not set, visit the Aquatheatre for posted times. The show opens for regular performances May 29th and through [...]
If you’ve been to Hershey PA and took some video, or if you are thinking about visiting Hershey PA this year, consider submitting scenes from your trip to share with others world on the Hershey’s Chocolate World website.
The website currently features a video by a fourth grader, but they are also asking for more submissions. [...]
If you are a fan of ZooAmerica, come to The Hershey Story Museum to hear Pam Whitenack, Hershey Community Archive Director, discuss the 100 year history of ZooAmerica. The talk is free.
There will also be an animal encounter.
For more information, contact The Hershey Story.
If you are a Boy Scout Troop leader consider taking your scouts to ZooAmerica on March 27th. The schedule is not yet posted, but all the scout days at ZooAmerica focus on helping the kids complete badge work.
For Scout details, see the ZooAmerica website here.
I received this information in my copy of The Hershey Story email newsletter. A homeschool day will be held on March 11, 2010 from 9am – 1pm called “The Cacao Connection.”
From the email, “Students are invited to explore connections between cacao adn those whose lives have been influenced by this special food. A Chocolate Lab [...]