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Exploring Sand Run Falls in Tioga County

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Rusty Glessner at Sand Run Falls along the Mid State Trail
If you're looking for directions to Sand Run Falls near the PA Grand Canyon, you're in the right place! Sand Run Falls is a magnificent 25 foot tall waterfall located along the Mid State Trail in Tioga County, Pennsylvania. And while most books, websites, and hiking apps (think All Trails) advise you to to get to Sand Run Falls via a...

Exploring McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County

Exploring McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County Pennsylvania.
If you're looking for information about McGees Mills Covered Bridge in Clearfield County, you're in the right place! McGees Mills Covered Bridge is the last remaining historic covered bridge in Clearfield County. It's also the only remaining covered bridge over ANY branch of the Susquehanna River. McGees Mills Covered Bridge FAQ When was McGees Mill Covered Bridge built? It was built in 1873...

Exploring Logan Mills Covered Bridge in Clinton County

Logan Mills Covered Bridge in central PA
Logan Mills Covered Bridge is the last remaining historic covered bridge in Clinton County, Pennsylvania. Logan Mills Covered Bridge FAQs When was Logan Mills Covered Bridge built? It was constructed around 1874 by an unknown builder/builders. Can I navigate to Logan Mills Covered Bridge by GPS? Yes - use coordinates 41.00566, -77.38598. How long is Logan Mills Covered Bridge?...

40 Must-See Roadside Waterfalls in Pennsylvania

Incredible fall foliage around Dry Run Falls in the Loyalsock State Forest.
If you're looking for directions to the best roadside waterfalls in Pennsylvania,you're in the right place! Because while everyone loves a good waterfall, not everyone is able to hike long distances to see one. That's why I've created this interactive map below, featuring directions to 40 of Pennsylvania's best roadside waterfalls! So if finding easily-accessible waterfalls is important to you, then you're...

Remembering the Glen Onoko Falls Trail near Jim Thorpe

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Cave Falls along the Glen Onoko Falls Trail near Jim Thorpe Pennsylvania
On May 1, 2019, the Pennsylvania Game Commission closed the popular Glen Onoko Falls Trail near Jim Thorpe, Pennsylvania. Located on State Game Lands 141, adjacent to Lehigh Gorge State Park, this rocky waterfall trail has been attracting visitors for nearly 150 years. And ever since then, people have been getting injured and occasionally have perished as a result of accidents...

Exploring Wykoff Run Falls in the Quehanna Wild Area

A fisherman at Wykoff Run Falls in Cameron County
Wykoff Run Falls is a popular roadside waterfall in Cameron County, located midway between the Quehanna Highway and the village of Sinnemahoning along Wykoff Run Road. Parking for the falls is at an unmarked but obvious pull-off along Wykoff Run Road at GPS coordinates 41.26790, -78.15301. Visiting the Falls Wykoff Run Falls is not a large waterfall by any means - probably...

The 10 Best PA State Parks for Waterfall Lovers

A young couple enjoying the magnificent view at the Ohiopyle Falls overlook along the Ferncliff Trail.
If you're looking for the 10 best PA State Parks for waterfall lovers, you're in the right place! Each PA state park listed here is known for its waterfalls. Simply click on the blue text link in each park description to view maps, directions and additional photos of the waterfalls in or near that particular Pennsylvania State Park. 1. Ricketts Glen State Park Let's start...

8 Pennsylvania Waterfalls You Can Stand Behind

Standing behind Round Island Run Falls in Clinton County Pennsylvania
If you're looking for the best Pennsylvania waterfalls you can STAND BEHIND, you're in the right place! In a state blessed with thousands of waterfalls great and small, here are 8 Pennsylvania waterfalls you can stand behind and experience the thrill of a lifetime! Simply click on the blue text link in each waterfall description to view maps, directions and additional...

Exploring the Waterfalls at Childs Park in Pike County

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Factory Falls at George Childs Park in PA
Childs Park in Pike County is home to 3 distinctive waterfalls along Dingmans Creek as it makes its way east to the Delaware River, 3.5 miles downstream. Located just a mile upstream from Dingmans Falls, Pennsylvania's second-tallest waterfall at 130 feet, the 3 named waterfalls at Childs Park are all located along a 1.2 mile loop hike originally conceived in...

9 Must-See Central Pennsylvania Waterfalls

Rosecrans Falls in Clinton County Pennsylvania on a summer morning.
Central Pennsylvania waterfalls are diverse and plentiful! Defined as Centre County and the counties adjacent to it, Central Pennsylvania is not only the geographic center of the Keystone State, but also an exceptional arena for outdoor activities, including hiking to and photographing waterfalls. What I've assembled here is a list of 9 outstanding Central Pennsylvania waterfalls, for you to discover and...