Looking to try a new activity this winter? Check out my list of best winter activities near Pittsburgh! Winter is ROUGH in Pittsburgh and sometimes the cabin fever really starts to set in! I love to get outside as much as possible all year round so I don’t go stir crazy. Here are some of …
Looking for more information about backpacking in the Pennsylvania state park system? Keep reading! Table of Contents What is Primitive Camping or Backpacking? Backpacking in PA State Parks Backpacking in PA State Forests Summary of Differences between Backpacking in State Parks vs State Forests Most of the best places to backpack in Pennsylvania are part …
Struggling to figure out what to wear for a backpacking trip? Here is my backpacking clothing guide to help you out! Guide to Choosing Clothing for Backpacking The right clothing is super important when backpacking. Clothing that fits well and is meant for trip conditions can make a trip ten times better while clothing that …
Looking for more information about Hays Woods? Check out my tips for visiting Pittsburgh’s newest park! Looking to explore Pittsburgh’s parks? Look no further than Hays Woods, a hidden gem tucked away in the Steel City’s southeastern corner. This park is a wonderful place to get away from the city, soak in some views, and see amazing …
Looking for a comprehensive list of the state parks in Pennsylvania? Read on! Looking for a state park in Pennsylvania? I’ve got you covered with a list of all of the state parks in PA, alphabetical by region. I’ve used the same regions as the PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) for consistency. …
Looking for a comprehensive list of gear to take to the backcountry? I’ve compiled a post on all of my backpacking must-have’s to make it easy to get outdoors! Must Have Backpacking Gear One of the biggest barriers to getting into backpacking is the gear! I was so stressed and hesitant to try backpacking because …
If you’re looking for a hike with great views of Pittsburgh, Emerald View is the perfect city park for an urban hike. Keep reading for tips on visiting this amazing city park! Emerald View Park is a gem of a park perched on slopes overlooking the confluence of the Allegheny, Monongahela, and Ohio rivers. This …
Looking to find the best hikes in Ohiopyle State Park? Check out this list for some hikes to add to your bucket list! Ohiopyle is one of the best Pennsylvania State parks for hiking! At less than ninety minutes from Pittsburgh, it’s great for a day trip to escape the city but is also absolutely …
Looking to learn more about the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail? Read on for more information and how to plan a thru or section hike! When I was planning my first trip on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail (LHHT), I had a really hard time finding one resource that had all of the information I needed …
Finding the right type of hiking gear can be tough – and expensive if you get it wrong! I’ve put together a list of all of the hiking shorts I’ve tried and what I like (or not) about them. Read on to find the list of best hiking shorts for women! Kuhl Freeflex Shorts Best …