mytrailsaremany@gmail.com Looking for trail close to Pittsburgh? Churchill Valley, a former golf course, is fifteen minutes from downtown Pittsburgh. Read for more tips about hiking this unique space! Hiking at Churchill Valley Note: Allegheny Land Trust recently acquired this greenspace. The group has planned a lot of restoration and maintenance that is not complete. Be careful …
Want to do something totally different in Western Pennsylvania? Visiting Rockland Tunnel in Venango County is for you. This relic of the age of railroads has transformed into an admittedly creepy must-visit attraction. Read on for more! History of the Rockland Tunnel The Rockland Tunnel was formerly called the Woodhill Tunnel. The tunnel was created …
Freedom Falls in Venango County is one of the best waterfalls in Pennsylvania and one of the coolest ones I’ve seen in the US. Read on for more tips on how to get there, best viewing spots, and nearby attractions! I love waterfalls. Freedom Falls is definitely one of the coolest waterfalls I’ve seen in …
Looking to visit Cook Forest State Park? Read on for the best things to see and do in the park and how to maximize your visit! Visiting Cook Forest State Park The 8,500 acre Cook Forest State Park is located in northwestern PA. It is 11 miles away from Clear Creek State Park and Clear …
Looking to visit Oil Creek State Park? Read on for the best things to see and do in the park and how to maximize your visit! Visiting Oil Creek State Park This post focuses mostly on trails in Oil Creek State Park. If you’re looking for more history, check out Jim Cheney’s post about the …
Bendigo State Park may be one of the smaller of Pennsylvania’s State Parks, but is very beautiful. Read on for more information about the park’s amenities! Bendigo State Park Amenities Bendigo State Park is a 100 acre park located in Elk County, Pennsylvania. It sits in a small valley that the East Branch of the …
Elk State Park is located in the mountains of northern PA. Read on to learn more about Elk State Park’s amenities and more! Elk State Park Amenities Elk State Park is a larger state park, at 3,192-acres. The main feature of the park is East Branch Lake, a 1,160 acre lake. The lake is large …
Kinzua Bridge State Park is Pennsylvania’s most unique state park! Read on to learn more about tips for visiting the state park and where to hike near the bridge. Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park Kinzua Bridge State Park is a super unique park featuring the partially collapsed Kinzua Viaduct. Once the tallest viaduct in the …
This post is about visiting all 124 Pennsylvania State Parks and it’s a work in progress! If you’re looking for a specific park, scroll through the lists to see if I’ve visited it yet. Why Did I Decide to Visit Every PA State Park? I am a goal oriented person. I like planning and checklists …
If you’re visiting Philadelphia but want a taste of nature, Ridley Creek is for you! Ridley Creek State Park trails are varied and the park has many options for all levels of nature lovers. About Ridley Creek State Park Ridley Creek is an over 2,600-acre park located in Delaware County, PA. The park is bisected …