How to Get to the Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument in Bedford County, PA
I’ve come across many sad spots in my travels around Pennsylvania, but, as a parent, I’m not sure there are any quite like the story of the Lost Children of …
Outdoors
How to Get to Poe Paddy Tunnel in Bald Eagle State Forest
Hidden away deep in Bald Eagle State Forest, you’ll find one of my favorite historic railroad tunnels in the Alleghenies: Poe Paddy Tunnel. Poe Paddy Tunnel can be found a …
Exploring the Amazing Tytoona Cave in Blair County, PA
Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of caves, but only a select few of these PA caverns are open for self-guided exploration. Of these, possibly the most unique is Tytoona Cave. …
Checking Out the Amazing Views from Irving Cliff in Honesdale, PA
I always enjoy a good scenic overlook, especially at sunset. So, when I had a chance to swing by Irving Cliff in Honesdale, PA to enjoy the sunset, I was …
Exploring the Beautiful Asbury Woods in Erie
There are many great outdoor recreation spots in Erie. And while some, like Presque Isle State Park, are very well known and popular, there are others, like Asbury Woods, that …
Exploring Memorial Lake State Park in Lebanon County, PA
I always love exploring new-to-me state parks, so I was excited to have the chance to check out Memorial Lake State Park in northeastern Lebanon County, PA. Memorial Lake State …
Hiking the Pavia Lookout Loop in Blue Knob State Park
Located high atop the second-tallest peak in Pennsylvania, Blue Knob State Park is probably best known for its ski slope and for being one of the snowiest places in PA. …
Biking the Samuel Justus Recreation Trail from Franklin to Oil City, PA
Over the years, I’ve experienced many fun things to do in Venango County, Pennsylvania, but I hadn’t really ever spent much time along the Allegheny River until I had a …
Hiking the Nature Trail at Poe Valley State Park in Centre County, PA
Hidden away deep in the middle of Bald Eagle State Forest in southeastern Centre County, you’ll find Poe Valley State Park. This park is just over 600 acres in size …
Hiking Through Locust Lake State Park in Schuylkill County
I always love exploring Pennsylvania State Parks that I’ve never visited before, so on a recent trip along I-81 in Schuylkill County, I decided to take a quick detour to …