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 …
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 …
I’ve compiled this list of the best hikes near Pittsburgh so that you can visit only the most awesome trails! (Remember, I never review a hike I haven’t done!) 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, …
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 …