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 ride, visit waterfalls, go for a hike, or even explore a cave, there’s a lot…
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 and hiking near Harrisburg, PA. Recently, I had a chance to go out and visit…
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 they own the place. From the sign announcing the entrance to Nookside along Landisville Road,…
Thousands of tourists head to Lancaster, Pennsylvania every year to catch a glimpse and a taste of Amish Country. But those who stick to typical tourist destinations will miss out on the numerous things to do in Lancaster, PA that have nothing to do with…
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 miss its first parking lot, and its second, speaking from personal experience. But any backtracking…
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 at their fabulous spa, located nearby on a hill overlooking Hershey Park. But sandwiched in…
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, or Swatara Falls in Schuylkill County, but there aren’t many waterfalls to choose from in…
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 chance to enjoy this amazing trail and the nature surrounding it. One of these hikes…
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 PA’s small towns, there is a lot of beauty in the city if you know…
South-central Pennsylvania isn’t an area known for waterfalls. In fact, between the banks of the Susquehanna River in York County and the Laurel Highlands, there are only a small handful of waterfalls. However, there are a few that are worth the time to see, and…
