Exploring Seneca Point and the Fire Tower in Cook Forest State Park
Cook Forest State Park is one of my favorite places to explore in PA thanks to its many great spots like the Forest Cathedral, Henry Run Sawmill Dam, the Clarion …
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Hiking Through the Majestic Forest Cathedral in Cook Forest State Park
Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods”, named after the towering forests that once covered the state. However, after decades of logging, very few of these virgin forests remained. One spot, …
Taking in the Amazing View from Brady’s Bend Overlook in Clarion County
Pennsylvania is home to many incredible roadside scenic overlooks, but one of the best and easiest to reach is Brady’s Bend Overlook in Clarion County. Brady’s Bend Overlook offers an …
The Armstrong Trail: A Great Bike Ride Past Railroad Ruins in Western PA
I’ve ridden on many great rail trails in Pennsylvania, but few have offered quite as much to see as the few miles I biked of the Armstrong Trail. The Armstrong …
Visiting Sunny B’s Sunflower Field in Knox, PA: Everything You Need to Know (Updated for 2025)
Note: Sunny B’s will not be opening for 2025, and I’m told that it is unlikely they will plant again in the future. I’ll leave this article up for posterity, …
How to Get to the Swinging Bridge in Cook Forest State Park
Did you know that there’s a Swinging Bridge in Cook Forest State Park? Despite this feature appearing on the map, it seems that many people aren’t aware of this since …
8 Fantastic Things to Do in Cook Forest State Park
Every once in a while, I visit somewhere in Pennsylvania with no expectations and am blown away by what I find. My visit to Cook Forest State Park was one …
How to Get to Henry Run Sawmill Dam Falls in Cook Forest State Park
I’ve been to hundreds of Pennsylvania waterfalls during my travels, but I’ve never seen another quite like Henry Run Sawmill Dam Falls in Cook Forest State Park. Henry Run Sawmill …
Hiking the Emerald Paved Trail in Cook Forest State Park
Without a doubt, Cook Forest State Park in the Pennsylvania Wilds is one of the most beautiful parks in all of Pennsylvania thanks, in part, to its amazing Forest Cathedral …
Pennsylvania Waterfalls: How to Get to Rapp Run Falls in Clarion, PA
Located in the southwestern corner of the Pennsylvania Wilds, Clarion is an incredibly picturesque small town. Located on a bluff above the Clarion River, the community serves as both the …