9 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 …
Jefferson County
Hiking the Trails of the Beautiful Clear Creek State Park
Located on the northern edge of Jefferson County, Pennsylvania, is Clear Creek State Park. While nearby Cook Forest State Park gets a lot of much-deserved attention, Clear Creek offers a …
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Exploring Beartown Rocks in Clear Creek State Forest
Located in northern Jefferson County’s Clear Creek State Forest, Beartown Rocks is one of the largest rock outcroppings in Pennsylvania. At Beartown Rocks, house-size boulders, up to 20 feet in …
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Tips for the Perfect Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania
Every February 2nd is Groundhog Day in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania. Each year, one of America’s strangest traditions occurs as Punxsutawney Phil, a weather-predicting groundhog, is pulled out of his temporary burrow …
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Exploring Religion, Madness, and the Outdoors at Scripture Rocks in Brookville
Brookville, Pennsylvania, is a quaint borough along Interstate 80 and the seat of Jefferson County. From a superficial look, it doesn’t appear much different than the other communities in northwestern …
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Tasting the Fantastic Moonshine at Blackbird Distillery in Jefferson County
There’s a new craze sweeping the Pennsylvania alcohol scene: craft distilleries. Since 2005, when Philadelphia Distilling opened the first distillery in Pennsylvania since prohibition, there has been an increasing number …
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3 Wineries You Should Visit on Your Next Trip to the Pennsylvania Wilds
With over 150 wineries in Pennsylvania, you are never far from one, no matter where in the state you travel. So, when I visited the largely rural Pennsylvania Wilds, I …
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A Major League Factory: Taking a Tour of the BWP Bats’ Factory
Did you know that some baseball bats for your favorite Major League Baseball players are made in Pennsylvania? Neither did I until a few weeks ago. Located in Brookville in …
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