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 …
Outdoors in Pennsylvania Dutch Country
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 …
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 …
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 …
Visiting the Lesher Poultry Farm Sunflower Field in Chambersburg (Updated for 2025)
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 …