Hiking the Trails at the Omni Bedford Springs Resort
There are few hotels in Pennsylvania that are more historic than the Omni Bedford Springs Resort in Bedford County, PA. And while staying at one of the few remaining mineral …
Outdoors in the Alleghenies
17 Fantastic Hikes in State College and the Surrounding Area
During my travels in PA, I’ve had a chance to do many incredible hikes in State College and Centre County, and I’m excited to share a few of my favorites …
Visiting Headache Hill in Prince Gallitzin State Park in Cambria County
I always love visiting new state parks, so I was excited when I finally had a chance to spend some time in Prince Gallitzin State Park in northern Cambria County, …
How to Get to Indian Wells Overlook in Rothrock State Forest
There are many great spots hidden away in Rothrock State Forest and one of the best is Indian Wells Overlook Indian Wells Overlook (which shouldn’t be confused with the nearby …
Hiking the Allegheny Front Trail to Ralph’s Pretty Good View and Ralph’s Majestic Vista
I always love great hikes to scenic vistas, and the hiking along the Allegheny Front Trail to Ralph’s Majestic Vista and onwards to Ralph’s Pretty Good View is a fantastic …
Exploring the Abandoned Coburn Tunnel in Centre County, PA
I’m always on the lookout for abandoned places in PA that I can explore, so I was excited with I discovered the Coburn Tunnel, an abandoned railroad tunnel in Centre …
Hiking Through the Alan Seeger Natural Area in Rothrock State Forest
Hidden deep within Rothrock State Forest in northern Huntingdon County, you’ll find one of PA’s most impressive strands of old-growth forest at the Alan Seeger Natural Area. The Alan Seeger …
How to Get to the Lost Children of the Alleghenies Monument in Bedford County, PA
I’ve come across many sad spots in my travels around Pennsylvania, but, as a parent, I’m not sure there are any quite like the story of the Lost Children of …
How to Get to Poe Paddy Tunnel in Bald Eagle State Forest
Hidden away deep in Bald Eagle State Forest, you’ll find one of my favorite historic railroad tunnels in the Alleghenies: Poe Paddy Tunnel. Poe Paddy Tunnel can be found a …
Exploring the Amazing Tytoona Cave in Blair County, PA
Pennsylvania is home to hundreds of caves, but only a select few of these PA caverns are open for self-guided exploration. Of these, possibly the most unique is Tytoona Cave. …