Take this short and easy hike to a breathtaking scenic view over the Blackwater River gorge.
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Visiting Smith Island: A Glimpse of a Vanishing Way of Life

The Chesapeake Bay’s Smith Island is known for its famous cake and soft-shell blue crabs, as well as its disappearing way of life.
Nature’s Roar and Iron’s Echo: Hiking the Roaring Run Loop Trail

This 1.5 loop hike takes you along a burbling stream up to a beautiful, 30-foot waterfalls, as well as to an historic furnace in the Jefferson National Forest.
Hidden in the Forest: A Hike to Yost Run Falls

Take this short but moderate hike to two lovely waterfalls hidden in the wilds of Sproul State Forest in Centre County, PA.
Explore the Wild Beauty of Bear Rocks Preserve on the New Bear Rocks Loop

Bear Rocks is a must-visit bucket list item if you’re anywhere near Canaan Valley, WV!
Enjoy a Short Hike to Balanced Rock in Blackwater Falls State Park

Try one of the lesser known hikes at Blackwater Falls State Park, which will take you to a rock formation and a waterfalls!
Discover the Beauty of Soaring Eagle Wetland

Check out this wetlands near Happy Valley for its many varieties of wild flowers!
Explore the Blooms and Beauty of Brookside Gardens

Explore this urban oasis and discover the blooms and beauty it holds!
Erie’s Eden: The Wildlife Wonders of Asbury Woods

Asbury Woods is a nature preserve in Erie PA that offers hiking and educational programs.
Melrose Caverns Offers Stalactites, Stalagmites, and Stories

Melrose Caverns, near Harrisonburg VA, offer Civil War history and artifacts, as well as stalactites and stalagmites.
Gorge-ous Views: The Unmatched Beauty of Taughannock Falls State Park

This lovely waterfalls and overlook are not to be missed!
Trailing to Tranquility: Discovering Jacoby Falls

This picturesque hike leads to a beautiful waterfalls within Loyalstock State Forest in Lycoming County, PA.
Kinzua Bridge State Park: A Tale of Innovation, Destruction and Renewal

Kinzua Bridge State Park sits in McKean County, PA, in north-central Pennsylvania. This state park’s focal point is the once proud Kinzua Viaduct. Do you enjoy weird railroad history? Check out the abandoned Coburn Rail Tunnel in Centre County! Built in 1882 by the Phoenix Iron Company, this engineering marvel stretched 2,053 feet long and […]
Discover Riverfront Park: Where History and Nature Intertwine

Explore the mysteries of Riverfront Park, where the footprints of ancient civilizations meet modern-day trails.
Discover the Beauty of Buttermilk Falls State Park

From cascading waterfalls to serene trails, Buttermilk Falls State Park beckons.