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The perfect getaway – great scenery, interesting farms and squeezably soft alpacas. Be sure to see the slideshow. http:\/\/dbhas.info\/c5zW8C<\/a><\/p>\n

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More stories about Butler County, Pennsylvania:<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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Two historical gems along the Butler Freeport Community Trail<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Halloween events in Butler County<\/a><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
A day away in PA – a tour of the barns of Butler County<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Have you dined at all five of these great Butler County restaurants?<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Great food and refreshing drinks from Butler County, PA<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Bantam Jeep Heritage Festival – past<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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The perfect getaway – great scenery, interesting farms and squeezably soft alpacas. Be sure to see the slideshow. http:\/\/dbhas.info\/c5zW8C More stories about Butler County, Pennsylvania: Two historical gems along the Butler Freeport Community Trail Halloween events in Butler County A day away in PA – a tour of the barns of Butler County Have you dined at all five of these great Butler County restaurants? 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