Hiking the Incredible Shades of Death Trail in Hickory Run State Park
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 …
Carbon County
Exploring the Boulder Field in Hickory Run State Park: Everything You Need to Know
There are many incredible outdoor spots to visit in the Poconos. However, few are as much fun to explore as the boulder field in Hickory Run State Park. This boulder …
Touring the Number 9 Coal Mine: The World’s Longest-Operating Coal Mine
Northeastern Pennsylvania’s Coal Region is well known for having the largest deposit of anthracite coal in the Americas. While there are still coal operations throughout the region, in the late …
How to Get to Wild Creek Falls in Beltzville State Park
Beltzville State Park in Carbon County, Pennsylvania, is primarily known for its nearly 1,000-acre lake that is popular with both boaters and swimmers, as well as for its covered bridge. However, …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: The Truth About Hiking Glen Onoko in Jim Thorpe
There are many beautiful waterfalls in the Poconos, but few have the same reputation as the three waterfalls in Glen Onoko near the small community of Jim Thorpe. It seems …
How to Get to Luke’s Falls and Buttermilk Falls in Lehigh Gorge State Park
I’m always on the lookout for waterfalls in my travels around Pennsylvania. And, while I love a great hike along little-explored creeks, there is something awesome about finding easy-to-reach waterfalls …
A Beginner’s Thoughts on Skiing and Snow Tubing at Jack Frost Ski Resort
I’m not a fan of winter at all. However, when I was invited by the Pocono Mountains Visitors Bureau to ski and snow tube at Jack Frost Ski Resort in Carbon …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Hawk Falls in Hickory Run State Park
The Poconos is well known as one of Pennsylvania’s best outdoor destinations. And, outdoor enthusiasts flock to the Delaware Water Gap and Glen Okono near Jim Thorpe to see some of …
Visiting the Covered Bridges in Carbon County, PA
Visiting Carbon County, Pennsylvania, has been near the top of my to-do list for a while. I’ve always heard great things about the county, but I’d never had the chance …