Pennsylvania is a state filled with great railroad history, from the first steam locomotive to operate in America, to the Horseshoe Curve and the Pennsylvania Railroad. Today, many excursion railroads …
Hidden deep within Rothrock State Forest in northern Huntingdon County, you’ll find one of PA’s most impressive strands of old-growth forest at the Alan Seeger Natural Area. The Alan Seeger …
Greenwood Furnace State Park in northern Huntingdon County is one of the most beautiful and historic state parks in Pennsylvania. Greenwood Furnace State Park was established in 1921 as Greenwood …
When I travel, I’m always looking for new craft breweries in Pennsylvania to try out. So, when I was visiting the Raystown Lake area in the fall of 2020, I …
When I travel, I always enjoy finding great new Pennsylvania overlooks. So, when I discovered that there were three incredible vistas in Rothrock State Forest in Huntingdon County, I knew …
There are few things that I enjoy more than a spectacular vista, and there a few more impressive scenic overlooks in Pennsylvania than Hawn’s Overlook and Ridenour Overlook. These two …
There are many great places to go hiking near State College, PA, but few offer as many unique amenities as Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center is located …
Trough Creek State Park, located along the southeastern banks of Raystown Lake, is one of Pennsylvania’s best state parks. While it gets somewhat overshadowed by the many recreational opportunities on …
When most people head to the lake, they are looking for relaxation on the water, the opportunity to go fishing, or maybe for some fun sports on the water. However, …
Raystown Lake in Huntingdon County, Pennsylvania, is the largest lake that’s entirely within Pennsylvania. Completed by the Army Corps of Engineers in 1973, the lake covers nearly 13-square miles and …