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Visiting the Admiral Peary Monument in Cambria County

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Admiral Peary Monument near his birthplace in Cresson PA.
The Admiral Peary Monument in Cambria County honors U.S. Naval officer Robert Peary, a Cresson native credited with being the first explorer to reach...

Hiking to the Frozen Waterfalls Along Heberly Run

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Approaching frozen Lewis Falls along Heberly Run in Sullivan County.
Hiking to the frozen falls along Heberly Run is an annual tradition for me, as these are easily some of the best winter waterfalls...

Exploring Colton Point State Park in Tioga County

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Scenes from Colton Point State Park in Pennsylvania.
Colton Point State Park encompasses 368-acres on the west rim of the Pine Creek Gorge in Tioga County. Perhaps best known for its magnificent views...

Exploring Leonard Harrison State Park in Tioga County

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Scenes from Leonard Harrison State Park in Pennsylvania.
If you're looking for the best things to see and do at Leonard Harrison State Park in Tioga County, you're in the right place! Leonard...

Winter Hiking at Parker Dam State Park

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Looking across frozen Parker Lake at Parker Dam State Park.
Winter is a magnificent time to hike at Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County! Maybe you've hiked there before in the summer months. Take it...

Exploring Linn Run State Park in Westmoreland County

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Linn Run State Park office.
Linn Run State Park is a 612 acre park in Westmoreland County, popular with hikers, campers, and picnickers. The park borders the Forbes State Forest,...

Exploring Moraine State Park in Butler County

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Crescent Bay Overlook on the South Shore of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park.
Moraine State Park is a 16,725-acre recreational area located about an hour north of Pittsburgh in Butler County. Moraine State Park is named for its...

Hiking the Alan Seeger Trail in Huntingdon County

Hiking the Alan Seeger Trail in Huntingdon County Pennsylvania.
The Alan Seeger Trail is a short but beautiful loop hike through the Alan Seeger Natural Area in the Rothrock State Forest. The Alan Seeger...

Visiting Prince Gallitzin’s Crypt in Cambria County

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Entrance to Prince Gallitzin's crypt in front of Saint Michael's Church in Loretto, PA.
Prince Gallitzin's crypt in Cambria County contains the remains of a former Russian prince turned trailblazing Catholic priest, Demetrius Augustine Gallitzin. Born the son of...

Exploring the Johnstown Flood Museum in Cambria County

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Path of the Flood 3D model at the Johnstown Flood Museum in Cambria County.
The Johnstown Flood Museum, located in downtown Johnstown, tells the story of the tragic May 31, 1889 flood that killed over 2,200 people and...