Category Archives: outdoors

Take a trip to the Erie Zoo and see the animals and colors in this fun photo show: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 23, 2023 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ January 17, 2023 Since 1927 the Erie Zoo has been an enchanting place for people to catch a glimpse of animals they might not ever see up close otherwise. As a child, the zoo stimulated … Continue reading →

Posted in autobiographical, business, christine lorraine, christine lorraine morgan, Christine's Chronicles, communications, Erie, Erie PA, Fairs, family, gardening, history, humor, lake erie, marketing, Michael L. Morgan Photography, newsletter, outdoors, PA, scenery, train, trainumentary, travel, trivia, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Take a historical tour with photos from the Perry Memorial House, a possible stop for the Underground Railroad: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on January 11, 2023 by xtinethewriter

Check out the historically-rich Dickson Tavern/Perry Memorial House in Erie, PA and catch a glimpse into its 213-year-old past. Continue reading →

Posted in business, christine lorraine, christine lorraine morgan, Christine's Chronicles, communications, Erie, Erie PA, family, history, humor, lake erie, military, mystery, outdoors, PA, travel, trivia, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

See this 1987 photo of the Wayne Blockhouse in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on December 28, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Wayne Blockhouse in 1987 on black-and-white film.  by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Dec. 28, 2022 The entire area near its bayfront is just seeping with Erie’s earliest roots. It’s where the French fort Presque Isle was situated when the City … Continue reading →

Posted in christine lorraine, Christine's Chronicles, communications, Erie, Erie PA, family, history, humor, lake erie, military, mystery, outdoors, PA, scenery, science, travel, trivia, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

See photos of the Erie Coke plant before it closed in 2019: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on November 17, 2022 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, Nov. 17. 2022 These images of the Erie Coke plant were captured in July 2018 and February 2019. Situated at the foot of East Avenue, it this sprawling site began producing coke in 1833. Operations were … Continue reading →

Posted in business, christine lorraine, christine lorraine morgan, Christine's Chronicles, communications, Erie, Erie PA, history, lake erie, outdoors, PA, scenery, trivia, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

See the place where Daniel Dobbins built the ships that helped win the Battle of Lake Erie in Erie, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 25, 2022 by xtinethewriter

By Christine Lorraine Morgan, October 25, 2022 THIS HISTORICAL MARKER AT THE FOOT OF CASCADE STREET TELLS A VERY ENLIGHTENING TALE OF ERIE’S BAYFRONT PAST. “CASCADE CREEK ~ Cascade Creek is the last of Erie’s three original creeks. Its western … Continue reading →

Posted in army, autumn, business, christine lorraine, christine lorraine morgan, Christine's Chronicles, communications, Erie, Erie PA, family, history, lake erie, landscape, military, mystery, outdoors, PA, scenery, science, travel, trivia, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Take a Photo Journey Through Girard, PA and Observe the Glorious Colors of Autumn: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 19, 2022 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan, Oct. 18, 2022 US Route 20 heading west, away from Girard, toward Ohio. View from behind Taco Bell on E. Main (Route 20). Elk Creek baking up a beautiful blend of reflected warm autumnal tones. Girard … Continue reading →

Posted in autobiographical, autumn, christine lorraine, Christine's Chronicles, communications, Erie, Erie PA, family, gardening, history, humor, newsletter, outdoors, PA, scenery, science, travel, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

See this colorful photo show ~ Autumn in Wellsburg, PA (Lundys Lane) is an exquisite time in a historic place: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 18, 2022 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan, Oct. 18, 2022 Wellsburg in Erie County, PA has been around for awhile, as is evidenced by its past and some of its historic structures. Here are some views of that lovely place, and a link … Continue reading →

Posted in albion pa, autumn, business, christine lorraine, Christine's Chronicles, churches, communications, Erie, Erie PA, family, gardening, history, humor, marketing, newsletter, outdoors, PA, scenery, science, travel, trivia, Uncategorized, xtine's 20 questions | Tagged , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

See this symphony of autumn colors in Albion, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 9, 2022 by xtinethewriter

Early autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year in northwestern Pennsylvania, a fact that is especially true in the cozy little borough of Albion in Erie County. Please enjoy this colorful presentation of autumnal scenes, as … Continue reading →

Posted in albion pa, autumn, christine lorraine, Christine's Chronicles, Erie, Erie PA, family, gardening, history, landscape, newsletter, outdoors, PA, scenery, science, travel, trivia, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Watch BEASTFOOT: The Movie ~ A spoof of every bigfoot TV show and movie ever made. Recorded in Erie County, PA: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on October 8, 2022 by xtinethewriter
Posted in albion pa, autobiographical, business, christine lorraine, Christine's Chronicles, communications, Erie, Erie PA, humor, lake erie, mystery, outdoors, PA, science, television, travel, trivia, Uncategorized | Leave a comment

See photos of the historic Waterford Hotel, which was built in the 1840s: Christine’s Chronicles

Posted on September 29, 2022 by xtinethewriter

by Christine Lorraine Morgan ~ Sept. 29, 2022 One of Erie County’s historic treasures, the Waterford Hotel was built as a private home in the 1840s by Samuel Hutchins. It still stands at 213 High St. “It was sold at … Continue reading →

Posted in business, christine lorraine, Christine's Chronicles, communications, Erie, Erie PA, family, history, humor, outdoors, PA, travel, trivia, Uncategorized | Leave a comment