The Susquehanna River from Harrisburg to the Pennsylvania-Maryland border is an area of immense natural beauty, and there are many fantastic spots to check out along the river’s shoreline including …
Read moreHiking through Shenks Ferry Wildflower Preserve in Lancaster County, PA
Every year between mid-February and mid-March, one of Pennsylvania’s most amazing natural phenomena occurs: the Middle Creek snow geese migration. During this time, hundreds of thousands of snow geese migrate …
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The shores of the Susquehanna River south of Harrisburg are home to a myriad of great places to visit. Whether you want to explore industrial ruins, take a bike …
When you think of the Harrisburg area, it’s likely that destinations like the State Capitol and Hersheypark come to mind. However, there are also many great opportunities for outdoor recreation …
Read more10 Great Places to Enjoy the Outdoors and Go Hiking Near Harrisburg
Upon your arrival at Nookside Stables in Manheim, PA you can expect to be greeted by seemingly endless wooden fences, horse-grazed pastures, and a posse of cats that act like …
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Tucked away in the extensive wooded area along the Susquehanna River in lies Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve. Drive too fast on River Road, just off of Route 372, and you might …
Read moreHiking in Tucquan Glen Nature Preserve in Lancaster County
It’s safe to say that most visitors to Hershey, Pennsylvania have chocolate and rollercoasters on the mind. Some may even stay in the historic Hershey Hotel and get a chocolate treatment …
Read moreHershey Gardens Offers an Alternative Taste of Chocolate Town USA
When looking for waterfalls near Cumberland County, Pennsylvania, there aren’t many to choose from. Sure, you can drive to Mill Creek Falls in York County, Caledonia Falls in Franklin County, …
Over the 229 miles that the Appalachian Trail cuts through Pennsylvania, there are many great day hikes along the main path and connecting trails. These short hikes offer visitors a …
Read moreHiking to the Beautiful White Rocks Along the Appalachian Trail in Boiling Springs
Harrisburg gets a bad rap for being an ugly city. While it might not have a captivating skyline like Philadelphia or Pittsburgh, and it might lack the charm of some of …
Read moreThe Best Places for Epic Photographs of Harrisburg, PA