Visiting Meadowbrooke Gourds near Carlisle, Pennsylvania
Located 10 miles west of Carlisle, PA, you’ll find Meadowbrooke Gourds, the largest manufacturer of hand-crafted gourds in the world. However, there are plenty of other reasons to visit this …
Outdoors in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
Visiting Summer Paradise at Sickman’s Mill in Lancaster County
Located deep in the forest of Lancaster County, only a few miles from the Susquehanna River, you’ll find the historic Sickman’s Mill, which is now a popular tubing and live …
Visiting the Graffiti Bridge in Berks County, PA
The Graffiti Bridge in Berks County has been on my list ever since I first heard about it, so I was excited for a chance to check it out with …
Hiking Through the Beautiful Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary in Berks County has long been on my list of places to go hiking, and I was excited to finally visit in October 2024, just in time …
Exploring Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State Forest in Cumberland County, PA
When I’m exploring PA’s many acres of state forest, I always love finding hidden gems, and Hammonds Rocks in Michaux State Forest is one such spot. While certainly not unknown, …
Exploring Memorial Lake State Park in Lebanon County, PA
I always love exploring new-to-me state parks, so I was excited to have the chance to check out Memorial Lake State Park in northeastern Lebanon County, PA. Memorial Lake State …
Visiting the Union Canal Tunnel: The Oldest Transportation Tunnel in the United States
Pennsylvania has a rich transportation history ranging from the country’s first covered bridge to the first turnpike. But did you know that it’s also home to the oldest existing transportation …
Touring the Long-Closed Black-Coffey Caverns in Franklin County (Formerly Baker Caverns)
Pennsylvania is home to many beautiful caverns that you can tour, but only one of those is accessed through the basement of a private home after being closed to the …
Hiking to the Halfway Point of the Appalachian Trail in Pennsylvania’s Michaux State Forest
The Appalachian Trail is one of the most famous trails in the world, and 230 of its approximately 2,200 miles run through Pennsylvania. However, did you know that southern PA …
Exploring Silver Mine Park in Lancaster County
Pennsylvania is filled with many incredible local parks that offer great outdoor recreation not just for locals, but also for visitors. One such park is Silver Mine Park in Lancaster …