Just northeast of the City of Lebanon proper lies 153 acres of water and woodland in the form of Stoever’s Dam Park. Here’s what LebTown saw on a recent excursion.
People & Places
[Photo Story] Brilliant blues and fiery fall colors on display at Swatara State Park
Swatara State Park is showing off all the beauty of the fall season right now. Here’s what LebTown captured on a recent trip to the park.
At the top of the county, the magnificent Boxcar Rocks are one of Lebanon’s best hiking spots
High up in the northern mountain ridges of Cold Spring Township, a largely unmarked trail leads to one of the great natural wonders of Lebanon County in the form of the Boxcar Rocks.
Through dedicated action, Doc Fritchey Chapter of Trout Unlimited shows it cares deeply about local water quality
You can call it conservation, or the Doc Fritchey chapter of Trout Unlimited, or diversion well technology. Or you can just call it fellowship.
Blue algae warnings annual occurrence at Memorial Lake State Park
With the use of state parks at an all-time high, it’s important for pet owners to be aware of hidden dangers in freshwater that may be hazardous to their pets.
Preserving what might be Lebanon’s last remaining American elm tree, with roots in history dating to Washington
Lebanon’s stately, centuries-old American elm tree, believed to be the only one left in the city, is getting rejuvenated.
Local attorneys reflect on Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s passing
Women attorneys in Lebanon discuss Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg’s legacy and how she affected their careers.
Lebanese photographer who visited here, 46 other U.S. Lebanons, featured in NPR’s Radiolab podcast.
Lebanese photographer who visited Lebanon, Pa., and 46 other U.S. Lebanons featured in NPR’s Radiolab podcast.
Did Lebanon’s butterflies have an off season in 2020?
“It’s very anecdotal.” Here’s what might have contributed to a lack (or not) of butterflies in the Lebanon Valley this summer.
How Schaefferstown folk artist Barbara Strawser sees (and paints) the world
For 35 years, Barbara Strawser has shown and sold her paintings around the world. Her work reflects her heritage and how she sees the world around her.
Meet Lebanon mover and shaker Judy Williams Henry
Judy Williams Henry has made a career out of understanding and defining the elements of movement. She’s made an impact on Lebanon County — and the world — by refining and promoting movement.
New owners of Cornwall Inn adapt to pandemic
Despite feeling the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Cornwall Inn’s new owners have found ways to keep it going.
Gidge Horn was as Lebanon as bologna
George ‘Gidge’ Horn was the kind of man who made a town a community. He passed away on Monday, Aug. 17, but his spirit and work lives on in Lebanon.
Downtown from up high: touring the City of Lebanon via drone
Lebanon looks different from the view of a camera drone. Check out Cumberland Street, the Quittapahilla Creek, 8th Street, and more from up on high.
The good times are still rolling at Mount Gretna Roller Rink
Eunice and Brian Heist bought Mount Gretna Roller Rink 29 months ago. The couple is keeping the passion for roller skating alive in Mt. Gretna.