Exploring the Tranquil Sizerville State Park in the PA Wilds
I always love exploring new-to-me state parks in rural parts of PA, so I was excited to finally have a chance to check Sizerville State Park off my list. Sizerville …
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Hiking the Trillium Trail near Pittsburgh, PA
There are many great spots to see wildflowers in PA, but one of the hidden gems is the Trillium Trail in Allegheny County. The Trillium Trail is a bit of …
Hiking the Lakeside Trail at Cowans Gap State Park in Fulton County, PA
Long before I started this site, Cowans Gap State Park was the first state park I ever visited in PA, checking it out on a camping trip with friends when …
Exploring Penn-Roosevelt State Park in Centre County, PA
Pennsylvania is home to many incredible state parks with a myriad of things to do. Penn-Roosevelt State Park in Centre County is not one such park. However, for those that …
Hiking to the Abandoned Train Tunnel in Big Spring State Park in Perry County, PA
I always love exploring abandoned sites, so when I discovered that there was an abandoned train tunnel in Big Spring State Park, I knew I needed to check it out. …
How to Get to Ticklish Rock in Sullivan County, PA
I’ve seen some pretty incredible rock formations in Pennsylvania, but few, if any, are as amazing as Ticklish Rock in Sullivan County, PA. Ticklish Rock is located deep in the …
20 Great Orchards for Apple Picking in PA (Updated for 2025)
Looking for something fun to do this autumn in Pennsylvania? Apple picking is a great activity for the whole family that will not only be a ton of fun but …
How to Get to the Overlooks at Jakes Rocks in the Allegheny National Forest
When I first visited Warren County and the Kinzua Dam a decade ago, Jakes Rocks was one of the spots that I wanted to visit. Unfortunately, due to some roadwork, …
Seeing the Flower Fields at Maple Bottom Farm in Fayette County, PA
I’m always on the lookout for beautiful sunflower and wildflower fields to visit, so when I learned about Maple Bottom Farm in southwestern PA, I knew I had to check …
Hiking Through the Montour Woods Conservation Area in Allegheny County
While I love visiting PA’s State Parks and other large outdoor lands, I also really like finding small parcels of preserved land that are off the beaten path, and the …