Groundhog Day at Gobbler’s Knob...

The first official trek to Gobbler’s Knob to celebrate Groundhog day was in 1887, although Punxsutawny has celebrated groundhog day since the early 180′s.  Legend has it that if Phil (the groundhog) sees his shadow, there will be six more weeks of winter.  The tradition has followed to find out the prediction, every February 2nd. The Groundhog day has become a very popular festival in recent years and there is...

SnowBlast Winter Festival...

Blasting into early February comes the SnowBlast Winter Festival in Emmaus, PA. The festival runs for two days of winter exercise, recreation, and entertainment. The festival has a schedule of events that includes free indoor and outdoor activities, plus the SnowBlast Blizzard Ball. More than a dozen activities are planned! Image Credit: SnowBlast Winter...

Crystal Cabin Fever...

Break out of your winter blues by attending the Crystal Cabin Fever Ice Festival!  Each year in Mid-February, Scuplted Ice Works puts on a 2 week interactive display. Over 100 tons of ice is used each year to create the themed event.  Each year, the theme changes.  Alaska in 2009, the Carribean in 2010. With all the ice, you can imagine that the temperature at this festival will not be too warm, so it is recommended that...