Flight School Tastings, Nostalgic Milkshakes, and a Canyon View That Stuns
From sipping wine in scenic valleys to scoring mason jar milkshakes in a vintage general store, this week was all about flavor, nostalgia, and views that leave you speechless. Let’s break it all down 👇
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✈️ Taste Takes Off at the Juniata River Valley Flight School
Ready for a tasting tour that rewards your taste buds and earns you prizes? Welcome to the Juniata River Valley Flight School—where flights mean flavor, not altitude.
This self-guided tasting adventure spans 26 local businesses across Mifflin and Juniata Counties. From coffee and wings to wine, beer, and ice cream, each stop gets you closer to rewards via a free digital pass.
Here’s how our “flight” went:
• ☕ The Old Mill Coffeehouse (Richfield, PA): We kicked things off with a smooth and cozy coffee flight—4 brews, endless chill vibes.
• 🍗 The Gridiron Pub (Mifflintown, PA): A wing flight with 3 flavor picks—12 wings total, perfectly crispy and loaded with flavor.
• 🍦 Mexico Market (Mexico, PA): A $10 ice cream flight with 5 massive scoops? Yes please.
• 🍷 Juniata Valley Winery (Mifflin, PA): Local pours with big character—standouts included “Happy Sloth” and “Red Headed Stepchild.”
🎟 Get started at jrvvisitors.com and click “Juniata River Valley Flight School” to grab your free digital pass. The program runs until May 13, 2026—plenty of time to sip and savor your way through the valley.
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🥤 Kings Gap General Store: Burgers, Nostalgia, and Milkshakes That Hit Different
If you’re craving comfort food and old-school charm, look no further than Kings Gap General Store in Carlisle, PA. This countryside gem delivers a full-on nostalgic experience—and a seriously good meal.
From shelves lined with retro candy and vintage sodas to a menu filled with hearty specials, this place feels like a trip back in time. And the food? Total win.
Here’s what we tried:
• 🔥 Half Chicken Dinner – Served with 2 sides, a roll, and a drink. Classic and comforting.
• 🍓 Strawberry Mason Jar Milkshake – Thick, creamy, and packed with real flavor.
• 🍪 Cookie Dough Mason Jar Milkshake – Basically dessert in a glass.
📍 1155 Pine Rd, Carlisle, PA
💡 Pro Tip: Check out their Facebook page (Kings Gap Store LLC) for daily specials. They’re also a featured stop on the Cumberland Valley Ice Cream Trail!
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🌄 Views for Days at the PA Grand Canyon
This view? Unreal. And it’s just 2.5 hours from Harrisburg, PA.
Known as the PA Grand Canyon, Pine Creek Gorge offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the state. Whether you’re soaking in the panoramic overlooks at Leonard Harrison State Park or hiking the Turkey Path down to the water, every moment here is camera-worthy.
What makes it even better? Accessibility. The overlook is just 100 yards from the parking lot on a flat, paved path—so everyone can enjoy the view.
📍 Pine Creek Gorge | Tioga County, PA
🍂 Pro Tip: Visit during golden hour or peak fall foliage for unforgettable views.
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🎉 Until Next Week…
That’s a wrap on this week’s adventures! From sipping your way through Juniata County to soaking up valley views and vintage vibes, Pennsylvania truly knows how to deliver.
Ready to plan your next road trip? Save these spots, grab a friend, and hit the trail (or trailhead). See you out there!