We have landed at Twin Groave KOA near one of the many Pine Grove, PA, communities. Apparently, there are approximately 8 Pine Groves in different counties in PA. We're at the one off Suedeburg Rd. A very nice family park and a destination point in its own right. A small amusement park, live music on te weekends and plenty other ammenities make this a park of choice. Make reservations though, its a busy place. We used this as a home base to visit Hershey about 30 miles south, but there were some intereting places in and around here as well.
Mostly beautiful mountain surroundings. The nearby town of Pine Grove is like something out of a picture book, very nice.
One thing we were in the area for was a concert held at the Hershey Park Arena: Def Leppard, Styx, and Forgiener. As a Styx fan that was the band I was here to see and I thought they got ripped having to play in front of Forgiener (only my opinion). Christa was here to see the main act; Def Leppard and I have to admit, as usual they put on quite a show. Here are some pics (taken with a compact digital from a long way away, so don't hammer me here).
The following day (once we got up from being out late) Mom, Christa and I came to the Hershey Park proper. What a place; amusement park, sports arena, concert venue, chocolate factory mock-ups, trolley tours of the nearby town and more. To much for one short day. This is definately a destination stop that could use up a week easy just to do and see everything. We took a ride on the Chocolate Tour (Free) which gives you a look into a mock factory that explains the candy making process in a fun way.
Afterwards was the customary shopping trip through the gift shop completed our day at the park (no amusement rides today). We feel we have to support our capitolistic lifestyle and then have beans for dinner.
After the park tour we took a drive through the town of Hershey and went through the Hershey Gardens. The town is beautiful and a great reflection upon th efolks that live in the area. Note the Hershey Kiss street lights.
The garden is another beautiful spot (and quiet, too). Here are some pictures of that place.
Tomorrow will see us on the road again heading towards Nova Scotia. We are moving our trip schedule a little and heading straight for Cape Breton and Ted and Jan. This means that the next week will be a fairly quick pace (for motorhomes). So there might be a few days till the next update, but stay tuned I'll work to you fresh.
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