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 …
Outdoors in Pittsburgh
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 …
How to get to Breakneck Falls in McConnells Mill State Park
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 …
The Armstrong Trail: A Great Bike Ride Past Railroad Ruins in Western PA
I’ve ridden on many great rail trails in Pennsylvania, but few have offered quite as much to see as the few miles I biked of the Armstrong Trail. The Armstrong …
Hiking the Sunken Garden Trail in Moraine State Park
Moraine State Park is an incredibly beautiful spot north of Pittsburgh that is a mecca for outdoor recreation. And, if you’re looking for a hike in the park, one of …
How to Get to the Waterfall in Pittsburgh’s Settler’s Cabin Park
If you’re in western PA and love the outdoors, you’re in luck because there are many great parks in the Pittsburgh area. And, within these parks lie some hidden gems, …