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Enjoy Pennsylvania's Great Outdoors
PA is home to more than 54,000 miles of rivers and streams, 116 state parks, 20 state forests, and the Allegheny National Forest. More than 100 greenways and rail trails are available for non-motorized recreation, including some of the longest bicycle rail trails in the country. Pennsylvania recreational corridors total more than 2000 miles.
Because of these protected natural resources, the state is well known for hiking, cross country skiing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing, whitewater sports, and bicycling. These special places can be found throughout the state, always a short distance away from the cities and towns of every region.
And sometimes, getting there is half the fun. There are 19 scenic drives, including the Route 6 scenic drive and State Heritage Corridor that spans 400 miles along the state’s northern regions.
Outdoor enthusiasts will find plenty of places to roam. You’re never too far from the countryside in Pennsylvania.
Outdoor & Recreation Blog
Ski Season: Experience Blue Knob Mountain
02/18/2017 - 10:30pmUntil a 1920s geological survey proved otherwise, the massive mountain dome of Blue Knob was thought to be the highest point in Pennsylvania. Today, the mountaintop still holds the title as the highest skiable peak in the state and its ski slopes, snowmobile routes, and eighteen miles of hiking trails summon people from all over the Mid-Atlantic...
Read MorePittsburgh St. Patrick's Day Parade
02/18/2017 - 10:27pmThe 2nd largest St. Patrick's Day Parade in the world. Pittsburgh's very large and active Irish community comes together each year to host this annual event. The parade in Pittsburgh dates back to as early as 1869. The purpose of the parade is to celebrate the freedom to be Irish and to enjoy the holiday to its fullest. A number of fundraising p...
Read MoreAllegheny Sport, Travel & Outdoor Show
02/18/2017 - 10:20pmOne of Pittsburgh's great sports traditions, the annual Allegheny Sport Travel Outdoor Show showcases everything outdoor. This is your one-stop shopping destination for fishing, hunting, camping, boats, canoes, kayaks, live animals, free seminars, demonstrations and more. You can even find information about exotic travel/vacation destinations f...
Read MoreSki Elk Mountain in the Endless Mountains
12/08/2016 - 6:37pmSpend the season on the slopes at Elk Mountain Ski Resort, the premier skiing location in the state of Pennsylvania, just thirty miles north of Scranton. With twenty-seven slopes and trails, a 1000-foot vertical drop, and one of the best views in Pennsylvania, Elk Mountain is one of PA’s best winter adventures.
Located on North Knob of th...
Read MoreJanuary is Learn to Ski & Snowboard Month in PA!
11/13/2016 - 9:14pmNot knowing how to ski or snowboard is no longer an excuse for sitting at home on the sidelines. January is "Learn to Ski and Snowboard Month" in Pennsylvania. It's easier and more affordable than ever. For the entire month of January, the 22 member resorts of the Pennsylvania Ski Areas Association...
Read MoreAround the World in Ice!
11/13/2016 - 11:00amNatural lake ice was once a booming industry in the Pocono Mountains. Step back in time to learn how ice was "made" in the region. Watch how clear ice is manufactured today and learn how ice sculptures are made in the Sculpted Ice Works Factory Tour located in the Pocono Mountains. Admission includes museum and tour. Complimentary wine tasting...
Read MoreModern Day Treasure Hunting
11/13/2016 - 10:55amThousands of people in over 200 countries are discovering a new pastime know as geocaching (pronounced geo-cashing). This adventure sport involves the use of a handheld GPS receiver, and based on information provided on the official geocaching website, the GPS receiver guides its operator to hidden treasures j...
Read MoreOpening Day of Trout Fishing in Southeast Pennsylvania
11/13/2016 - 10:39amIt is finally here - spring! In less than a few weeks anglers will be able to cast their lines into the streams and lakes of southeast Pennsylvania. Opening day of trout season for this region is April 4. The PA Fish and Boat Commission stocks approximately 3.2 million adult trout (2 million rainbow trout, 641,000 brown trout,...
Read MoreTake A Holiday Tour of Kings Gap’s Mountain Mansion
10/30/2016 - 7:04pmLike a land straight out of one of Tolkien’s masterpieces, Kings Gap Environmental Education Center of Cumberland County offers a panoramic view worthy of its name. Over 2,500 acres of forest atop South Mountain contain seventeen...
Read MoreIn the Heart of Bald Eagle State Park
10/09/2016 - 9:29amPennsylvania's Bald Eagle State Park has a vibrant past, rich in history from eras ancient to industrial. Once part of the Great Indian Warpath, the Iroquois traveled past this forest and mountain to reach the southern Cherokee tribe and conduct raids. But millennia before, mountains surged towards the sky in a pre-glacial rippling of the landma...
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