Hiking Challenges in Pennsylvania and Ohio

Looking to start your new year off on the right foot by finding a hiking challenge to work towards? Read on to find the perfect goal for your training! I got into hiking as a former D1 athlete, meaning that I am very competitive. Before I liked hiking, I didn’t understand it. Why would people …

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Camping in Coopers Rock State Forest

Looking to getaway and spend a weekend in nature? Look no further than camping in Coopers Rock State Forest, WV! Where to Stay There are many options for camping in Coopers Rock State Forest. The state forest offers three different types of camping: traditional tent sites, modern hookups, and a unique canvas tent stay called …

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Road Trips From Pittsburgh

Looking for the best road trips from Pittsburgh? If you’re looking for a weekend getaway driving distance from Pittsburgh, I hear you! I love Pittsburgh but sometimes you just need to get out of town. A change of scenery is amazing for staying refreshed. I’ve personally been on all of these road trips and can’t …

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Guide to French Creek State Park

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 …

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Beartown Rocks

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 …

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A Weekend in The Pennsylvania Wilds

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 …

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Best Stocking Stuffers for Hikers

While it may feel early to be prepping for hanging up stockings, it’s never too early to start finding gifts to put in them. If you have someone who loves hiking in your life, read on for the best stocking stuffers for hikers! Gift giving is always challenging for me. I am firmly on team …

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Guide to Laurel Ridge State Park

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 …

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