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 …
Check out this list of state parks near Harrisburg if you love visiting Pennsylvania State Parks! Visiting Harrisburg and looking to sneak in a visit to a state park? There are a surprising number of state parks close to our state’s capital! These six state parks near Harrisburg have different things to offer visitors, from …
Looking to get outdoors and do some backpacking in Pennsylvania? Check out my list of best places to backpack in western Pennsylvania! I am relatively new to the world of backpacking. My first trip was on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail in September 2022. While it was’t a perfect trip (we had some snafus for …
The Quebec Run Wild Area in Forbes State Forest is an amazing area for both day hikes and overnight backpacking and camping trips. Read on to learn more about this awesome trail system! Quebec Run Wild Area is a ~7,400 acre area located in Forbes State Forest, just north of the Pennsylvania/West Virginia border. There …
Looking to take your furry best friend on an adventure in the Pittsburgh area? Read on for the best dog friendly hikes in Pittsburgh! Like every dog-obsessed millenial, I try to take my dog everywhere I can. My dog actually got me into hiking (read more in my About Me) so I love to take …
Visit my favorite waterfall in Ohio – Bridal Veil Falls in Bedford Reservation! Bridal Veil Falls Bridal Veil Falls in Bedford Reservation is one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Ohio. It has a special place in my heart, because it was also the first waterfall I visited on the first hike I did when …
Visit Kooser State Park, an underrated state park in the Laurel Highlands to find a gem in all seasons!
Moraine State Park hiking trails are some of the best in Pennsylvania! Read on to learn more about the amazing places this park has for hiking, biking, and boating. Day Hiking at Moraine State Park Moraine State Park hiking trails are great for day hiking! There’s so many options for hikers of all levels and …