Located in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is a fantastic place for the entire family to visit. First opened in 1898 as the Highland Park Zoo, the zoo and now grown to be (what I believe is) the largest zoo in…
If you love natural beauty, a visit to Ohiopyle State Park in southwestern Pennsylvania should be on your list. Home to many beautiful waterfalls, great whitewater rafting, and scenic vistas, this park offers a something for every outdoor lover. However, the one draw back of…
There are few more popular state parks in Pennsylvania than Ricketts Glen State Park. Located in Northeastern Pennsylvania, the park is known for its 21 named waterfalls along the 7.2-mile Falls Trail. If you are planning to visit, camping at Ricketts Glen State Park is…
Despite there being many great waterfalls in the surrounding forests, there is only one waterfall one the official map for Worlds End State Park: Cottonwood Falls. Cottonwood Falls is located along the Double Run Nature Trail. This trail is 1.2 miles in length and offers…
Despite its mountainous terrain there are very few Allegheny National Forest waterfalls. In fact, I only know of four waterfalls of any size in this 500,000 acre expanse of land. I’ve previously written about Hector Falls and Bent Run Falls, and today, we’ll talk about…
There are many great waterfalls hidden away in Sullivan County, Pennsylvania, but none are taller than Angel Falls. Located in Loyalsock State Forest and near Worlds End State Park, Angel Falls is roughly 70 feet in height. While it rarely flows well, if you can…
