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 …
Pittsburgh is a bustling metropolitan area, but did you know that there are some beautiful waterfalls close by? Keep reading to find some awesome waterfalls in PA near Pittsburgh! Note that some of these may be dependent on season (and require snowmelt or rainfall) to be more than a trickle. If you have any questions …
Fall Run Park is a twenty-foot tall waterfall only fifteen minutes from downtown Pittsburgh.Read on for more tips on how to visit Fall Run Park, home of Pittsburgh’s closest waterfall! Love waterfalls? Check out this list of Best Waterfalls Near Pittsburgh! Visiting Pittsburgh for a short time but still want to experience nature? Hiking to …
Looking to visit Marsh Creek State Park? Check out my guide to the park! About Marsh Creek State Park Marsh Creek State Park is a 1,785-acre park in northern Chester County, PA. The park contains the Marsh Creek Lake, where park-goers can fish, sail, and enjoy birdwatching. Marsh Creek is open every day of the …
Are you a busy day hiker who only wants to visit the best hikes near Pittsburgh? Me too! As a hiker with a full time job, I need to minimize my travel time to maximize my outdoor time! But I don’t want to do trails that stink just because I need to stay close to …
Looking to get outside the bustle of Pittsburgh, but not drive too far? Check out the awesome trails in North Park! North Park Trails North Park offers 43 miles of trails for walking, hiking, bike riding, and mountain biking. Additionally, the Rachel Carson Trail runs through North Park. North Park Lake Shore Loop This is …
McConnells Mill State Park covers over 2,500 acres of the Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. The park features this scenic gorge with a restored watermill and covered bridge. McConnells Mill trails are some of the best that Pennsylvania has to offer. Read on to learn more about the awesome trails at McConnells Mill! Looking for more …