Hiking the Secluded Forests of Erie Bluffs State Park
lake erie bluffs trail mapMillions of people visit Erie’s Presque Isle State Park every year to enjoy a bit of relaxation along the shores of Lake Erie. However, few travel …
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Visiting the Covered Bridges of Erie County, Pennsylvania
Visitors to Erie County typically make a beeline to the City of Erie, the gorgeous Presque Isle State Park, Erie Bluffs State Park, or the region’s great wineries. However, those …
How to Get to Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace in Venango County
Visiting Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace near Emlenton, Pennsylvania, had been on my list for a long time. In fact, I had tried to visit them during a previous visit …
9 Awesome Things to Do in Crawford County, Pennsylvania
Located just south of Erie in northwestern Pennsylvania, Crawford County is often overlooked by travelers heading through the region. Some might recognize the area for its historic Crawford County PA …
Kayaking the Beautiful Waters of Presque Isle State Park in Erie
There are few more beautiful summer destinations in Pennsylvania than Presque Isle State Park in Erie. This 3,000-acre sand spit features 13 beaches and receives over four million visitors every …
Meadville’s Road Sign Oddity: Strolling Along the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden
Located on the outskirts of the northwestern Pennsylvania city of Meadville is one of the oddest things I’ve seen in the state: the PennDOT Road Sign Sculpture Garden. Officially named …
Riding the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad Through the Valley that Changed the World
There are many excursion trains in Pennsylvania, but none offer the amazing combination of history and beauty that you can experience while riding the Oil Creek and Titusville Railroad through …
Taking in the Stunning View from the Top of Erie’s Bicentennial Tower
If you’ve ever been to Erie’s waterfront or Presque Isle State Park, it’s likely that you’ve seen the Erie Bicentennial Tower standing tall above the city’s skyline. Built in 1996 …
How to Get to Miller Falls in Oil Creek State Park in Northwestern Pennsylvania
Located in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Oil Creek State Park is one of the most historic areas of the state. It was in the valley, just outside of the park grounds that …
Tasting the Delicious Chocolates at Pulakos Chocolates in Erie
When you think of chocolate in Pennsylvania, there’s a good chance that Hershey’s comes to mind (unless you are from certain parts of Lancaster County and think of Wilbur’s). However, …