French Creek State Park is a great place for a hike close to Philadelphia! Read on to learn more about this amazing state park in Eastern Pennsylvania. French Creek State Park Hiking This state park is a GREAT one for hiking as it offers thirty-five miles of hiking trails. Amazing for a park so close …
Visit Beartown Rocks in Clear Creek State Forest for an amazing scenic overlook and amazing large boulders! Looking for a family friendly landmark to visit near Cook Forest State Park? Visit Beartown Rocks! Beartown Rocks is a collection of boulders created during the last Ice Age. According to Uncovering PA, “the constant freezing and thawing …
Looking to plan a three day weekend in the Pennsylvania Wilds? Keep reading for an itinerary to hit up three state parks, five waterfalls, and miles of awesome trails! Pennsylvania Wilds Itinerary How to Use this Itinerary This itinerary is for those who have never been to the Cook Forest/Clear Creek Area of the Pennsylvania …
Looking to visit the beautiful Laurel Ridge State Park in Western Pennsylvania? Check out my guide below! About Laurel Ridge State Park Laurel Ridge is 14,704-acres and spans from the Youghiogheny River at Ohiopyle to the Conemaugh Gorge near Johnstown. The park touches four PA counties: Cambria, Fayette, Somerset, and Westmoreland. Laurel Ridge is named …
If you’re looking for a challenging day hike that can be tackled in sections, the Rachel Carson Trail is for you! About the Rachel Carson Trail The Rachel Carson Trail (RCT) is a hiking trail north and east of Pittsburgh that covers over 45 miles between Harrison Hills Park and North Park. Because the trail passes …
If you’re a Penn State visitor or student, explore these nine awesome state parks near State College! State College, PA is known best for being the home of Penn State, but did you know it’s close to NINE state parks?? These state parks have a ton to offer every type of visitor – from hikers …
If you’ve always wanted to walk behind a waterfall, Buttermilk Falls in Indiana County, PA is for you! Visiting Buttermilk Falls Buttermilk Falls is one of my favorite waterfalls in Pennsylvania. It’s so unique! It’s 45 feet tall, making it one of the tallest waterfalls in Western PA. New construction allows visitors to walk behind …
If you love your hikes to come with a side of history, ruins, and beautiful trails, Dead Man’s Hollow is for you! Read on to learn more about Dead Man’s Hollow Conservation Area! Dead Man’s Hollow is a 450 acre conservation area located near McKeesport, PA. The hollow boasts eight miles of trails and is …
Check out this list of Pennsylvania state parks near Pittsburgh if you love visiting state parks! State Parks in Pittsburgh Point State Park Located in downtown Pittsburgh, Point State Park is an urban park at the confluence of the Monongahaela and Allegheny rivers. Featuring a tall fountain, this is a great place to take a …
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 …