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 …
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Hiking the Beautiful Trails at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
Located just a few miles south of Reading, PA, you’ll find the 600-acre Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. One of the top things to do near Reading, PA. This area …
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Exploring the Abandoned Camp Michaux World War 2 Prison of War Camp in Cumberland County
Did you know that Cumberland County, Pennsylvania was home to a prisoner of war camp during World War 2? That’s right, Camp Michaux, as it was known, was a secret …
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Visiting the Lesher Poultry Farm Sunflower Field in Chambersburg
One of the most popular late-summer activities is visiting sunflower fields in Pennsylvania. These beautiful fields can be found throughout the state, and while they are typically grown for making …
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Discovering Hiking History at the Appalachian Trail Musuem
The Appalachian Trail is one of America’s best hiking paths. Extending 2,200 miles from Georgia to Maine, the trail is popular with day-hikers, those going for short backpacking trips, and …
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Going on a Safari at Lake Tobias Wildlife Park near Harrisburg
Located north of Harrisburg, Lake Tobias Wildlife Park is one of the most unique zoos in Pennsylvania. That’s because this park is not only home to a traditional zoo but …
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Indian Echo Caverns: Mystery and Beauty Underground
In 1919, five boys entered a cave near Hummelstown along Swatara Creek. This in itself was not such an unusual occurrence as people had been coming in and out of …
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Hiking at Boyd Big Tree Preserve Near Harrisburg
There are a lot of great outdoor areas to explore in Harrisburg, but one of my favorites has to be Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area. Despite its name, Boyd …
Overlooking the Susquehanna River from The Pinnacle in Lancaster County
Without a doubt, one of the most beautiful areas of Pennsylvania is the southern reaches of the Susquehanna River in York and Lancaster Counties. This area is home to miles …
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How to Get to Mill Creek Falls and Lock 12 in York County
One problem with being a waterfall lover in the Harrisburg region is that there aren’t many waterfalls close to the area. Sure, I can get to a lot of great …
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