Taking a Boat Tour of Moraine State Park Aboard the Preston’s Pearl
Moraine State Park is one of the most popular state parks in western Pennsylvania, largely because of the massive 3,225-acre Lake Arthur. However, if you don’t have your own boat …
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Hiking the Bog Trail in Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County, PA
Tucked away in Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County, you’ll find one of PA’s most fascinating and beautiful trails: the Bog Trail. The Bog Trail is located along the …
Exploring the Beautiful Warriors Path State Park in Bedford County
Tucked away on a bend along the meandering Raystown Branch of the Juniata River in northern Bedford County, you’ll find Warriors Path State Park. Warriors Path State Park occupies an …
Hiking Through the Incredible Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area
Located deep in Snyder County, you’ll find one of my favorite hidden gems in the Susquehanna Region of PA, the Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area. The Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area is a 500-acre …
Visiting the Graffiti Bridge in Berks County, PA
The Graffiti Bridge in Berks County has been on my list ever since I first heard about it, so I was excited for a chance to check it out with …
Hiking Through the Beautiful Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County has long been on my list of places to go hiking, and I was excited to finally visit in October 2024, just in time …
7 Great Spots to See Wild Elk in Pennsylvania
Did you know that Pennsylvania has the largest wild elk herd in the northeastern US? Estimated at approximately 1,400 individuals, this herd grew out of repopulation efforts that began in …
15 of the Best Fall Festivals in PA (Updated for 2025)
Thanks to Pennsylvania’s varied landscape and diversity of trees, there are few places in the world that are better for fall foliage. And, for those that want to experience all …
Hiking to Washboard Falls at Camp Guyasuta near Pittsburgh
I’m always on the lookout for new waterfalls to visit. So, when I found out about a little-known waterfall at Camp Guysuta just minutes from downtown Pittsburgh, I knew I …
How to Get to the Salisbury Viaduct in Somerset County, PA
The Great Allegheny Passage is one of the PA’s best bicycle trails, and one of my favorite spots along the trail is the Salisbury Viaduct in Somerset County, PA. The …