7 Great Spots to See Wild Elk in Pennsylvania
Did you know that Pennsylvania has the largest wild elk herd in the northeastern US? Estimated at approximately 1,400 individuals, this herd grew out of repopulation efforts that began in …
Outdoors in the Pennsylvania Wilds
Exploring the Tranquil Sizerville State Park in the PA Wilds
I always love exploring new-to-me state parks in rural parts of PA, so I was excited to finally have a chance to check Sizerville State Park off my list. Sizerville …
How to Get to the Overlooks at Jakes Rocks in the Allegheny National Forest
When I first visited Warren County and the Kinzua Dam a decade ago, Jakes Rocks was one of the spots that I wanted to visit. Unfortunately, due to some roadwork, …
How to Get to Nelson Falls in Tioga County, Pennsylvania
Nelson Falls is northern Tioga County is an incredibly powerful waterfall that occurs near where the Cowanesque River meets Cowanesque Lake, a man-made body of water. And, while far from …
Exploring Denton Hill State Park’s Abandoned Ski Resort in Potter County
I’ve visited a lot of abandoned places in Pennsylvania, but none are quite like the abandoned ski resort at Denton Hill State Park in Potter County. This is especially true …
Hiking Through the Majestic Forest Cathedral in Cook Forest State Park
Pennsylvania literally translates to “Penn’s Woods”, named after the towering forests that once covered the state. However, after decades of logging, very few of these virgin forests remained. One spot, …
Taking in the Amazing View from Brady’s Bend Overlook in Clarion County
Pennsylvania is home to many incredible roadside scenic overlooks, but one of the best and easiest to reach is Brady’s Bend Overlook in Clarion County. Brady’s Bend Overlook offers an …
Exploring Panther Rocks in Clearfield County’s Moshannon State Forest
I often travel long distances across Pennsylvania, and I always love finding spots close to the highway to explore and stretch my legs on my journey. This is what led …
Exploring the Incredible Rimrock Overlook in the Allegheny National Forest
I always love a good vista. In fact, I’ve visited dozens of great scenic overlooks throughout PA. However, until today, I’ve never written about one of my favorites: Rimrock Overlook. …
Biking the Little Toby Creek Trail to an Amazing Swinging Bridge
While I enjoy riding my bicycle along Pennsylvania’s many great rail trails, I’m always especially on the lookout for rail trails that offer great spots to check out along the …