Hiking the Trillium Trail near Pittsburgh, PA
There are many great spots to see wildflowers in PA, but one of the hidden gems is the Trillium Trail in Allegheny County. The Trillium Trail is a bit of …
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How to Find the Swinging Bridge in Butler, PA
I always love walking across swinging bridges, so when I heard there was a hidden on in Butler, PA, I knew I needed to check it out. The swinging bridge …
Hiking Through the Montour Woods Conservation Area in Allegheny County
While I love visiting PA’s State Parks and other large outdoor lands, I also really like finding small parcels of preserved land that are off the beaten path, and the …
11 Great Places to See Fall Colors Near Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh is a great city to visit any time of the year, but there’s no question that my favorite time is in the autumn. This is, in large part, because …
How to Get to the Hyde Park Walking Bridge in Western PA
I’ve walked across many swinging bridges in Pennsylvania, but none have been as long or as high as the Hyde Park Walking Bridge, which spans the Kiskiminetas River between the …
How to Get to Quaker Falls Near New Castle, PA
Just half a mile from the Ohio border, Quaker Falls near New Castle, PA might be the westernmost waterfall in Pennsylvania. Located along Falling Spring Creek, a tributary of the …
Hiking Through the Todd Nature Reserve in Butler County, PA
Located in the rural southeastern corner of Butler County, you’ll find one of the area’s best off-the-beaten-path hiking destinations, the Todd Nature Reserve. The Todd Nature Reserve is owned by …
Uncovering the Fountain of Youth near Pittsburgh
Explorer Ponce de León is famous for his 16h-century quest for the Fountain of Youth, but you don’t have to try nearly as hard to find this mythical site if …
The Ultimate Waterfall Road Trip Through Northwestern Pennsylvania
While northeastern Pennsylvania might have a higher concentration of waterfalls, some of my favorite waterfalls in Pennsylvania are located in the northwestern part of the state. These waterfalls are often …
Hiking Through the Wolf Creek Narrows in Slippery Rock
When I travel through PA, I’m always on the lookout for lesser-known spots to go hiking, so when I found out about the Wolf Creek Narrows Natural Area in Butler …