Sand Bridge State Park: Visiting the Smallest State Park in PA
There are 124 state parks in Pennsylvania, but none are smaller than Sand Bridge State Park in Union County, PA. That’s right, at only three acres in size, Sand Bridge …
Pennsylvania State Parks
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, …
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, …
Driving Through the Presque Isle Lights During Christmas in Erie, PA
There are few better summertime destinations in Pennsylvania than Presque Isle State Park in Erie. However, as a primarily beach destination, it’s often quiet in the off-season. So, when I …
7 of the Best Things to Do in Hickory Run State Park
I’ve visited many fantastic Pennsylvania State Parks, and without a doubt, one of my personal favorites is Hickory Run State Park. Hickory Run State Park is a 16,000-acre park located …
Hiking to Jones Mill Run Dam in Laurel Hill State Park
Laurel Hill State Park is one of my favorite places to explore in southwestern PA, and one of my favorite spots to visit in the park is Jones Mill Run …
Exploring Memorial Lake State Park in Lebanon County, PA
I always love exploring new-to-me state parks, so I was excited to have the chance to check out Memorial Lake State Park in northeastern Lebanon County, PA. Memorial Lake State …
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 Locust Lake State Park in Schuylkill County
I always love exploring Pennsylvania State Parks that I’ve never visited before, so on a recent trip along I-81 in Schuylkill County, I decided to take a quick detour to …