PA Bucket List

If you're looking for the best things to see and do at Worlds End State Park, you're in the right place! Worlds End State Park is a 780 acre oasis in the heart of Sullivan County, making it an ideal home base for exploring and enjoying this ruggedly beautiful part of Pennsylvania. What I'm going to share with you here is...

If you're looking for the best scenic overlooks near State College, you're in the right place! The mountains surrounding State College and Penn State University are home to some incredible scenic views, if you know where to look for them. When most people think of sightseeing around State College, their thoughts turn immediately to the Penn State University campus. And while it...

Hiking Mount Nittany is a rite of passage for Penn Staters and a favored activity of visitors to the State College area. Looming large on the horizon of State College and the Penn State main campus, Mount Nittany is a symbol of pride in "Happy Valley". There are 7 named overlooks along the 8 miles of maintained trails on Mount Nittany,...

If you're looking for information about Mount Davis in Somerset County, the highest point in Pennsylvania, you're in the right place! At 3,213 feet above sea level, this picturesque mountain in the Forbes State Forest is home to some incredible views of the surrounding Laurel Highlands. In this write-up I will guide you to 4 of the most scenic overlooks on...

Worlds End State Park and the surrounding Loyalsock State Forest are home to some of the finest scenic overlooks in Pennsylvania! And as I did in my 10 Must-See Waterfalls Near Worlds End State Park write-up, I'm going to provide you a map, GPS coordinates, and directions to the 8 best scenic overlooks in or near Worlds End State Park! I'll...

The Salisbury Viaduct is a towering railroad bridge along the 150 mile-long Great Allegheny Passage, the longest multi-use rail trail in Pennsylvania. Visited by thousands of hikers, bikers, sightseers, and photographers every year, the Salisbury Viaduct continues to impress people nearly 110 years after it was first built. Salisbury Viaduct FAQs Where exactly is the Salisbury Viaduct? The Salisbury Viaduct is located...

High Knob Overlook in Sullivan County is one of the most spectacular scenic vistas in all of Pennsylvania. It also happens to be roadside, meaning almost anyone can enjoy the stunning views from this spot high above the Loyalsock State Forest. High Knob Overlook FAQs How "high" is High Knob Overlook? 2,047 feet above sea level. How do I find High...

Pennsylvania is home to some of the best waterfall streams in the United States! With more than 86,000 miles of rivers, creeks, and streams (second only to Alaska), that should come as no surprise. But not all waterfall streams are created equally, and some truly stand out above all others in Pennsylvania? Which ones? I've got the answer right here - my directory...

Indian Lookout in the Rothrock State Forest is one of the most spectacular scenic overlooks in all of central Pennsylvania. Perched high above the former Colerain State Park (now part of the Rothrock State Forest), an expansive view of Spruce Creek, Canoe Mountain, Brush Mountain, and the distant Bald Eagle Mountain awaits the intrepid explorer. Contrary to what the name might...

Interstate 80 cuts an uninterrupted 311 mile east-west trail across the northern third of Pennsylvania. And while you might not think of Interstate 80 as a "scenic highway", it does in fact pass through or close-by some of Pennsylvania's most picturesque destinations. So what I've done here is compile a list of 15 of my favorite "roadside attractions" along Interstate 80...