Northwestern PA’s Oil Creek State Park is best known for its amazing history. However, for those that love nature, there are also many beautiful spots in the park. One such …
Read moreHow to Get to Plum Dungeon Falls in Oil Creek State Park
Without a doubt, McConnells Mill State Park is one of Pennsylvania’s most beautiful spots. However, if you are looking for great overlooks, there is surprisingly only one option: Cleland Rock. …
Read moreVisiting Cleland Rock: McConnells Mill State Park’s Only Vista
The Pennsylvania Grand Canyon is an outdoor lover’s paradise with many great hiking trails, vistas, and state parks to explore in Tioga County and Lycoming County. And, while many of …
Read moreUpper Pine Bottom State Park: The Best Things to Do in this Small Park
Canoe Creek State Park near Altoona is a great spot for outdoor lovers to visit thanks to its large lake, sandy beach, and miles of great hiking trails. And, for …
Read moreHiking the Limestone Loop at Canoe Creek State Park in Blair County
I’ve hiked many trails in Pennsylvania, but none have had as ominous a name as the Shades of Death Trail in Hickory Run State Park. However, while it might sound …
Read moreHiking the Incredible Shades of Death Trail in Hickory Run State Park
Located on the outskirts of Saint Francis University in Loretto, PA is one of the most beautiful public gardens in the Alleghenies: Mount Assisi Gardens. Officially known as the Shrines …
Read moreVisiting the the Beautiful Mount Assisi Gardens in Cambria County
Situated high above Hollidaysburg, the seat of Blair County, PA, is Chimney Rocks. While this area has been a popular spot for decades, it’s only since 1994 that the area …
Read moreEnjoying the Amazing Views from Chimney Rocks in Hollidaysburg, PA
When you think about things to do in Pittsburgh, you probably think about the city’s great museums, fantastic cultural opportunities, and the amazing views of the skyline from throughout the …
Read moreHiking the Nine Mile Run Trail in Pittsburgh’s Frick Park
Pennsylvania is filled with many incredible local parks that offer great outdoor recreation not just for locals, but also for visitors. One such park is Silver Mine Park in Lancaster …
Ohiopyle State Park in southwestern PA is one of my favorite parks in the state. Unfortunately, many of the park’s biggest attractions, namely Ohiopyle Falls, Cucumber Falls, and the Natural …
Read moreHiking the Beautiful Ferncliff Peninsula in Ohiopyle State Park