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More than pretty pictures. How fun Cerebrun photos give serious glimpses about land use in York County, Pa.

Matt Groove of Red Lion climbes over the large collection of hay bales during the last Cerebrun physical challenge on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. Groove and a group of friends were competing in the Cerebrun race which mixed a 5-7 mile run with physical and mental challenges at  Rexroth Farm in Manchester Township.  Jason Plotkin - Daily Record/Sunday News
This is just a striking photo by York, Pa., Daily Record/Sunday News’ photographer Jason Plotkin. Striking because it shows York County’s still-rich agricultural land. And informative because it indicates yet another alt-use of this land, apart from farming. The use of farmland for purposes other than traditional agricultural work is a growing trend in York County. This was the scene of  the recent Cerebrun on Rexroth Farms, north of York, that taxed the body and mind. See a ydr.com photo gallery of that day: Cerebrun. Also of interest: Maize Quest in southeastern York County is another agricultural land alt-use.

 

Eric Toomey of Hanover, left, and Michael Firestone of West York run along Rexroth Farm on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2013. The duo were competing in the Cerebrun race which mixed a 5-7 mile run with physical and mental challenges at the farm in Manchester Township.  Jason Plotkin - Daily Record/Sunday News

Here’s another thought-provoking scene from Cerebrun in Conewago Township. With those stacks as a backdrop, this photo reminds you that the idea of preservation of farmland in York County should always accompany discussions about its beauty. For more about Cerebrun, check out: Cerebrun, a mental mud run … .

Other neat stuff from all over … .

Thanksgiving debate: Yes, there is one. When was the first Thanksgiving? Forbes.com weighs in on this question, which involves the claim by some that it was York.

Niche on the web: The World Wide Web offers counsel on just about any topic – include what people eat on trains. Specifically, there’s a discussion on this Railfan.com site about what Abraham Lincoln ate on his way to Gettysburg. Thanks to Gary E. ‘Pappy’ Heiland for flagging.

Abe again: This ydr.com article tells about the upcoming display of a copy of the Emancipation Proclamation signed by the chief executive.

Best of blog: June Lloyd gives an interesting photo-laden view of old Springwood Park on the Ma & Pa Railroad, over at Universal York.

History mystery photo:
We started this post in the country, and we’ll end here in the city. Feel free to weigh in: