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 …
Outdoors in the Alleghenies
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. …
Hiking the Pavia Lookout Loop in Blue Knob State Park
Located high atop the second-tallest peak in Pennsylvania, Blue Knob State Park is probably best known for its ski slope and for being one of the snowiest places in PA. …
Hiking the Nature Trail at Poe Valley State Park in Centre County, PA
Hidden away deep in the middle of Bald Eagle State Forest in southeastern Centre County, you’ll find Poe Valley State Park. This park is just over 600 acres in size …
Hiking Through the Beautiful and Diverse Shingletown Gap in State College
Located just 15 minutes south of State College, you’ll find one of the top hidden gems of the Allegheny Mountains: Shingletown Gap. Shingletown Gap is located at the northern tip …
How to Get to Cabbage Creek Falls in Roaring Spring’s Shawnee Park
The charming borough of Roaring Spring, PA is likely best known for its popular springwater. However, did you know that just outside of town there is a small but easy-to-reach …
Visiting Blue Knob in Bedford County: The Second Highest Spot in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to many high-elevation spots, but only one holds the title of the second-highest point in PA: Blue Knob. Blue Knob, which is located in northern Bedford County …
Hiking the Railroad Arch Trail in Buchanan State Forest to Amazing Ruins
I’ve written about well over 1,000 different places in PA on this site, and none have been more popular than the Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike in Buchanan State Forest. However, when …
7 Incredible Roadside Scenic Overlooks in Bald Eagle State Forest
Bald Eagle State Forest is a massive forest, comprising nearly 200,000 acres across five counties in the middle of Pennsylvania. Within this non-contiguous parcel of land, there are many fantastic …
5 Fantastic Things to Do at Greenwood Furnace State Park
Greenwood Furnace State Park in northern Huntingdon County is one of the most beautiful and historic state parks in Pennsylvania. Greenwood Furnace State Park was established in 1921 as Greenwood …