Whether it’s your first time to Punxsutawney or your fifteenth, discover the magic that makes this town iconic, beyond its most famous resident and world-renowned weather prognosticator. While filled with endless pride and enthusiasm for Punxsutawney Phil with the beloved tradition fully engrained…
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Excitement is mounting as Feb. 2 — Groundhog Day grows near! A more than century-long tradition celebrated in Punxsutawney, many anxiously await to hear if they’re in store for an early spring or will spend a few more weeks cozied up in sweaters waiting out winter. Phil is thrilled to once again…
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INGREDIENTS 1.75 oz Wigle Phil's Shadow Whiskey 0.25 oz Wigle Cinnamon Whiskey 0.75 oz Wigle Amaro Vermut 0.25 oz Maple Simple Syrup (1:1 ratio of maple syrup and water) 1 barspoon cherry juice 3 Dashes Wigle Pomander Orange Bitters METHOD Stir all ingredients over ice and strain into coupe or…
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INGREDIENTS 2 oz Wigle Phil’s Shadow Whiskey 1 egg white 1/2 oz maple syrup .75 oz lemon juice METHOD Combine all ingredients into a cocktail shaker and shake for 10 to 15 seconds without ice. Add ice and shake for another 10 to 15 seconds and strain your cocktail into a coupe or rocks glass. If you live…
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INGREDIENTS 2 cups sifted flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon ground ginger 1 teaspoon ground cloves 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon 1/2 cup softened butter 1 cup sugar 1/2 cup molasses 1 egg yolk 1 egg, slightly beaten Currants or raisins METHOD Sift…
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The longstanding traditions and folklore that surround Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, PA, have made it one of the nation’s most quirky and family-friendly celebrations. This former coal mining town provides visitors with the perfect setting for the famous weather forecast, while offering fun…
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PUNXSUTAWNEY HISTORY + PA TRADITION The first legendary trek to Gobbler’s Knob was in 1886. In early observances, the groundhog’s predictions were conducted in private wooded areas that neighbor the town. Presently, Phil makes his prediction in Gobbler’s Knob in front of tens of thousands of visitors…
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Strap on your helmet for some of PA’s wildest motorcycle rides to complete every biker’s PA autumn bucket list. Get ready to embrace the crisp autumn air and explore the state’s spectacular views with these eight thrilling rides! Clarion Countryside Bradys Bend Explore the scenic route…
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Groundhog Day 2025 The Prognosticator of Prognosticators, Punxsutawney Phil, will once again appear at sunrise on Feb. 2 at Gobbler's Knob in the Pennsylvania Wilds to make his annual prediction on the 139th Groundhog Day. Watch Live The Pennsylvania Tradition of the Groundhog What does a…
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