Spring Arrives in Lackawanna County; Guide Promotes Outings
SCRANTON, Pa. — Visitors from Lackawanna County report that spring has officially sprung in Lackawanna County. They say longer days, warmer sunshine and fresh adventures lie ahead.
A spring activities guide is available at visitnepa.org/spring, highlighting scenic walks and outdoor dining, festivals, markets and family-friendly attractions. The post says it is the perfect time to start planning an outing.
Featured in photos are:
- The Electric City Sign — Downtown Scranton, Pa.
- Lakeland Orchard & Cidery — Tulip Festival
- The Greenhouse Project
- Lakeland Orchard & Cidery — Baby Animal Days
- Everhart Museum of Natural History, Science & Art
Photos by Rebekah Smith, Zak Zavada and Todd Hiller.
Source: Visitnepa.org
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