Taking a Presque Isle Boat Tour on the Lady Kate
There are many great ways to explore Presque Isle State Park in Erie and one of my favorites is by boat. Presque Isle Boat Tours offers cruises from Mid-May through …
Outdoors in the Great Lakes Region
15 Great Things to Do at Presque Isle State Park in Erie, PA
In many ways, Presque Isle State Park seems like God’s apology to Erie for the area’s terrible winters. That’s because Presque Isle is a summer playground that offers a ton …
Learning About Presque Isle at the Tom Ridge Environmental Center in Erie
Long before my first visit to Erie, I was told many times that I had to visit Presque Isle State Park. With more than four million visitors each year, Presque …
Hiking the Tsuga Trail in the Erie National Wildlife Refuge
The northwestern corner of Pennsylvania is widely known as a mecca for bird watchers. Presque Isle State Park in Erie is the main draw, but just a few miles south …
Visiting the Last Remaining Covered Bridge in Mercer County, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is home to over 200 beautiful and historic covered bridges scattered throughout the state. Of those bridges, only three remain in Pennsylvania’s Great Lakes Region, and only one still stands …
Exploring the Past and the Present in Pennsylvania’s Oil Heritage Region (Brought to You by HeritagePA)
This article is brought to you by HeritagePA and is based on my travel experiences in the Oil Heritage Region. Pennsylvania has been home to many world-changing events over the years, …
Hiking the Secluded Forests of Erie Bluffs State Park
lake erie bluffs trail mapMillions of people visit Erie’s Presque Isle State Park every year to enjoy a bit of relaxation along the shores of Lake Erie. However, few travel …
Visiting the Covered Bridges of Erie County, Pennsylvania
Visitors to Erie County typically make a beeline to the City of Erie, the gorgeous Presque Isle State Park, Erie Bluffs State Park, or the region’s great wineries. However, those …
How to Get to Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace in Venango County
Visiting Freedom Falls and Rockland Furnace near Emlenton, Pennsylvania, had been on my list for a long time. In fact, I had tried to visit them during a previous visit …
Kayaking the Beautiful Waters of Presque Isle State Park in Erie
There are few more beautiful summer destinations in Pennsylvania than Presque Isle State Park in Erie. This 3,000-acre sand spit features 13 beaches and receives over four million visitors every …