Located in Pittsburgh’s Highland Park, the Pittsburgh Zoo and PPG Aquarium is a fantastic place for the entire family to visit. First opened in 1898 as the Highland Park Zoo, the zoo and now grown to be (what I believe is) the largest zoo in…
Looking for waterfalls near Pittsburgh, PA? You’re in luck because the region is home to some great waterfalls that are worth the drive. I’ve compiled some of my favorite waterfalls to visit near Pittsburgh to help you plan your explorations. Whether you are looking for…
There are several beautiful wildflower reserves in Pennsylvania, but none are as large as the 314-acre Wildflower Reserve at Raccoon Creek State Park. This wildflower reserve is home to more than 700 species of flowering plants which ensures that the reserve is gorgeous throughout the…
There are many great spots in western Pennsylvania’s McConnells Mill State Park. Some are well known, like McConnell’s Mill Covered Bridge and Hell’s Hollow Falls. However, there are other spots that aren’t even featured on the park map. Breakneck Falls is one of the latter….
Raccoon Creek State Park in Beaver County is one of the largest state parks in Pennsylvania. While the park is home to miles of hiking trails, an amazing wildflower reserve, and a beautiful lake, one of my favorite spots is the beautiful Frankfort Mineral Springs…
McConnells Mill State Park in western Pennsylvania’s Lawrence County is home to many beautiful spots. However, one of the most beautiful is Alpha Falls. Alpha Falls (also called Spillway Falls or Gardiner Falls in some sources) is located in the eastern corner of McConnells Mill…
