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 …
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 …
Linn Run State Park is a small but beautiful park in the Laurel Highlands that is worth visiting for one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Pennsylvania.
Looking for a great place to take the family or go hiking? Check out Mingo Creek County Park in Washington County, PA What to Do At Mingo Creek County Park Mingo Creek Trails Mingo Creek has some great trails for those who are new to hiking or those who are looking for something more challenging. …
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’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 …
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 …