Snack Happy at Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn

Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn sells some of the best popcorn that we've ever tried! They have several locations in New Jersey and Pennsylvania.We recently visited the location on the Wildwood Boardwalk in New Jersey.

Current Franchise Locations: 

Pennsylvania: Bethlehem, New Hope, and Peddler's Village.

New Jersey: Wildwood and Jackson Outlets.

Sweet Varieties: Caramel Corn, Cookie Explosion, Cinnamon Toast, Toasted Coconut, Sweet Habanero, Pumpkin Crisp, Peanut Lovers, and Peanut Butter Blast.

Savory Varieties: Cheesy Doodle, Buffalo Blue, Loaded Baked Potato, White Cheddar, Pickle, Garlic Parmesan, and Chipotle White Cheddar.

There are other varieties available within their retail stores. If you like traditional salted popcorn or movie theater varieties, they have those too! You can buy it by the bag, tub, or tin. You can get single flavors or add multiple flavors together. 

We purchased 3 bags of their popcorn to try out. We selected the Sweet Habanero, White Cheddar, and the Peanut Butter Blast. We got 3 bags for $15.00 which wasn't bad for gourmet...fresh popcorn! 

The White Cheddar was my favorite with the Sweet Habanero coming in a close second. My wife was all over the Peanut Butter Blast and wouldn't share it. It had candy-coated mini pieces in it and she's a total chocolate fan. 

We really enjoyed Clusters Handcrafted Popcorn and would love to see a franchise come to central Pennsylvania. We think it would be a big hit in the Hershey, Harrisburg, and Camp Hill area. You can learn more about the company by visiting their website and by connecting with them on Facebook.

Creamy Fudge from Douglass Candies on the Wildwood Boardwalk

Douglass Candies has been in business since 1919 and has 2 locations in southern New Jersey. You'll find them on Wildwood Avenue and the Boardwalk in Wildwood, with a second location at 9600 3rd Avenue in Stone Harbor, New Jersey. They make all of the candy they sell!!! 

At Douglass Candies you can shop for some of the creamiest fudge available at the Jersey Shore along with caramel apples, chocolate dipped apples, saltwater taffy, chococolate covered peanuts, coconut macaroons, chocolate dipped marshmallows, chocolate covered crackers, caramels, gummy candy, and other confections. 

We love their fudge and every time we're down at the Jersey Shore we stop in to pick up some for ourselves and to take home for friends. Three of our favorite flavors: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Chocolate Marshmallow, and Chocolate Coconut. Definitely must trys! 

You can learn more about Douglass Candies by visiting their website and/or by connecting with them on Facebook. 

Exploring Lincoln Caverns in Huntingdon Pennsylvania

Lincoln Caverns is located in Huntingdon Pennsylvania, not far from Raystown Lake. The caverns and Whisper Rocks were first discovered in 1930 and 1941, and beautifully preserved. They're open 7 days a week from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM. You can purchase tickets online or at the facility. 

You will be taken on a guided tour through two caverns...Lincoln Caverns and Whisper Rocks. You'll want to dress appropriately for the tour wearing comfortable walking shoes and bring along a jacket. It can be chilly (year round). Cameras are welcome! 

The experienced tour guide will give you the history of the caverns and educate you on the different type's of formations located within it. They welcome questions from the guests, so don't be afraid to ask anything that you want to know! Yearning for more? Check out the books and information in the gift shop.

After your tour of the caverns you can shop for gifts and souvenirs at Raystown Rocks, the gift shop located on the property. You'll find a wide variety of gifts, souvenirs, genuine gemstones, jewelry, t-shirts, toys for the kids, and other odds and ends. Light snacks and beverages are located inside. 

Still looking for more fun things to do? You can let the kids go panning for gems in the Sluice or hit one of the beautiful natural trails located on the property. There's an on-site picnic pavillion if you want to bring along a brown bag lunch. 

You can visit Lincoln Caverns online website to learn more and/or to purchase tickets. Sign-up for their email newsletter to be alerted to special events and prices. You can connect with Lincoln Caverns on Facebook too. 

Hereford Inlet Life Saving Station Historical Marker in North Wildwood

The Hereford Inlet Lighthouse and Life Saving Station are located in North Wildwood, New Jersey in the borough of Anglesea. They're located right behind the North Wildwood Seawall and right along the beach. You can get beautiful scenic views of the inlet and the Atlantic Ocean by walking up onto the Seawall right behind the lighthouse. Prettiest area on the entire island!

While exploring the island we followed the historical marker trail and came across the Hereford Inlet Life Saving Station historical marker. It's located right beside a wood gazebo up along the North Wildwood Seawall (where visitors and locals walk along the beach). 

Here's what it says.

Borough of Anglesea 1885-1906

Hereford Inlet Life Saving Station

In 1850 the Federal Government placed a small Life Saving Station in this vicinity which housed a life boat and essential supplies for persons involved in shipwrecks. A larger station was constructed in 1872 after the formation of the US Life Saving Service, and in 1888 a more modern station was built near the Lighthouse. The US Coast Guard took over in 1915 and built what is now the Marine Police Building in 1938.

City of North Wildwood, New Jersey

The only police building that we found nearby was up beside the Hereford Inlet Lighthouse. The white building beside the lighthouse had a sign that states New Jersey State Police. We're assuming that may be the Marine Police Building, but not positive. It's shown in the photograph above. In the parking lot behind the building there were what looked like life saving boats and water rescue equipment.

Onto the next historical marker on the New Jersey Historical Marker trail. If you want to learn more about the ones located in southern New Jersey, you'll find may of them documented here on the blog.