Monday, September 3, 2012
Staycation? Vacation? Either way, upload photos of your summer travel experience.
This summer we were going to venture out on a 25-city, four-week tour of Europe, but we just felt like the whole spending-money-like-a-rap-star thing was really played out. OK, so the 2012 summer budget really only allowed for sitting in front of the AC eating a pint of ice cream. Turns out we are in the minority, because AAA travel club reports that the number of Americans traveling has been on a slow and steady increase for the last two years. AAA's travel data from July 4 of this year showed a 4.9 increase from last year for people trekking more than 50 miles from home to celebrate. "Americans are still in love with their vacations and they are finding ways to finance those vacations despite the slow-growing economy," said Cynthia …
For Labor Day, Patch examines why some professionals are willing to travel hundreds of miles every week for work. Would you consider a super commute?
At 5 a.m. three days a week, Mark Schofield wakes up in his home in Washington, D.C. to prepare for his commute—to Philadelphia. By 6:15 a.m., he grabs a cup of coffee from the Starbucks in Washington’s Union Station. “The coffee there is stronger” than on Amtrak train No. 130, he says. It’s no wonder he needs a potent blast of caffeine: Schofield spends more than 15 hours riding each week to Philadelphia’s 30th Street Station. From there he catches a local train to his job at Haverford College in Delaware County. The commute adds roughly two and a half hours and 140 miles onto both ends of a 9-to-5 workday. His three-day commute, roundtrip, totals 840 miles—roughly the distance between Washington and Orlando, FL. For Schofield, and …
Sunday, September 2, 2012
Tell Patch whether you intend to grill, chill, volunteer or even work this holiday.
Labor Day is the last holiday of the summer, so it should be really special, right? Or is it a chance to just relax before you return to your labor on Tuesday? The U.S. Department of Labor says this about Labor Day: Labor Day, the first Monday in September, is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. It constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. It's a beautiful way to honor the workforce. Stone Mountain-Redan Patch wants to know how you intend to spend it. Take our poll and let us know. And whatever you do, have a safe and fantastic Labor Day! You may also enjoy reading: Season…
Friday, August 31, 2012
This weekend is your last chance to get your splash on at these pools.
There's also a $5 breakfast to enjoy and high school football action this weekend.
Where will you spend the last holiday weekend of summer? Here are some fun options in and around Stone Mountain. 1. Labor Day Weekend at Stone Mountain Park When: Saturday, September 1 - Monday, September 3, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. Laser show at 8:30 p.m. Where: Stone Mountain Park Why go: There’s tons to do, lots of specials, and of course, the cool laser show and fireworks display. Learn about Stone Mountain Park’s pricing packages. 2. Full Moon Night Hike When: Saturday, September 1, 7:30 p.m. Where: Panola Mountain State Park Why go: A very different and fun way to spend a Saturday night. Note: Register in advance by calling 770-389-7801. Cost is $7 plus $5 parking. Meet at the nature center 15 minutes before each program. 3. Monthly …
