This exceptional park offers much more than incredible scenic views of the Patuxent River!
budget-friendly day trip
Discover Nature’s Hideaway: Hiking in Erie National Wildlife Refuge
![A deer looking directly at you, surrounded by vibrant green grasses and branches.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20230619_090849-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
This is the place to head to when you just want to explore nature!
Peak Your Interest: The Highs of Hyner View State Park
![The view from Hyner View Overlook on a sunny, slightly cloudy day. Below the deep blue sky are PA mountains in the distance and the West Branch Susquehannah River below, just thousands and thousands of acres of green trees and forest](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230928_114332-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Come to this park for a bird’s-eye view of Pennsylvania’s beauty!
Discover Black Moshannon State Park: Bogged Down in Beauty
![Three canoes lie upsidedown on a rack along the shore of Black Moshannon Lake](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230929_121442-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Explore winding trails, a serene lake and unique ecosystem at this state park.
Discover Little-Known History at the Thomas Stone NHS
![Haberdeventure, Thomas Stone's mansion](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/20230722_094117-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Chances are, you’ve never heard of this Founding Father!
Navigating through Time: a Journey along Old Erie Canal State Historic Park
![The Erie Canal towpath runs alongside the water-filled canal in the fall. The vivid blue sky is reflected in the water.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/20211020_091800-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Are you ready to take a trip back in time to explore America’s first superhighway? Don’t miss out on this must-visit New York State Park!
Four Fantastic Scenic Views Along Poe Paddy Road in Bald Eagle State Forest
![The view from Penn's View Overlook. Below Penns Creek flows around a horseshoe bend. Fluffly white clouds dot the sky.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230930_161421-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Take a scenic drive in Bald Eagle State Forest to these five lovely overlooks!
Beacons of History: Exploring Southern Maryland’s Cove Point and Piney Point Lighthouses
![Cove Point Lighthouse](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20230624_143013-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Two historic southern Maryland lighthouses still stand as beacons of history.
Journey Through Rural New York History at The Farmers Museum
![The entrance of the Farm Museum](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20211019_120758-1-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Step back in time at The Farmers Museum in Cooperstown, New York, where 19th-century rural life comes alive through historic buildings, interactive exhibits, and a hand-crafted carousel celebrating the Empire State’s rich history.
Harvest Hues and Tasty Views at Hollabaugh Bros Farm
![Hollabaugh Bros Farm, reads the sign on the bright red barn. In the foreground, a green lawn. The blue sky above. Apple trees to the right.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230922_100045.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
This farmers market is a daytrip destination in its own right.
Discover Three Covered Bridges of Lycoming County
![Farm fields and trees surround a red covered bridge](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230925_160142-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Lycoming County shows off its lovely countryside in this exploration of its three iconic covered bridges!
The Twisty Tale of America’s Oldest Pretzel Bakery: Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
![Sturgis Pretzel Bakery sign](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/20221210_101237-scaled.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Immerse yourself in 160 years of delicious history at the Sturgis Pretzel Bakery!
National Apple Museum and the Allure of Apples
![A fairly close up view of four apples still on the apple tree, surrounded by green leaves. Behind the tree is blue sky.](https://i0.wp.com/midatlanticdaytrips.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/20230922_093834_001.jpg?resize=710%2C335&ssl=1)
Discover the allure of the apple at this museum, which details the history of the apple and fruit tree industry.