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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
An Amazing Corn Maze
06/17/2015 - 6:53pmA unique travel gem and must see attraction is the mega corn maze at Cherry Crest Adventure Farm in Ronks, Lancaster County, PA celebrating 20 years of growing FUN! You’ll need at least an hour in the world’s most dynamic and interactive 5-acre corn maze with over 2.5 miles of paths. Walking at your own pace, you will be entertained as you happe...
Read MoreFly Like A Bird!
06/03/2015 - 6:00pmSome of the best zip lining Pennsylvania has to offer can be found in the Laurel Highlands. You’ll soar more than 100 feet above ground and marvel at the beautiful and picturesque landscapes of the Ohiopyle Region and the Allegheny Mountains.
Experience the gravity-defying thrill of flying through the trees. Some zip lines reach speeds o...
Read MoreSki Season is Open in the Pocono's
11/20/2014 - 5:56pmThe Pocono Mountain ski areas gave skiers and snowboarders an early treat with the opening of trails at Big Boulder Park located in Lake Harmony on November 20 and Blue Mountain located in Palmerton opens November 22. With the arrival of winter temperatures, many ski resorts were able to coat trails and slopes with freshly made powder (snow). Op...
Read MoreCelebrate RiverFest 2014
05/29/2014 - 9:28amRiverFest occurs along the banks of the Susquehanna River and each year, thousands of river enthusiasts turnout to paddle, kayak, canoe and recreate on the waterway. The annual event features musical entertainment, children’s activities and educational progra...
Read MoreAll Aboard the Princess!
05/22/2014 - 12:13pmOperated and maintained by the Army Corps of Engineers, Raystown Lake, a man-made 8,300-acre lake offers picnic areas, beaches, boat launches, trails, and fishing.
The best ways to experience the beauty of the lake is by boat. The fun starts at the Seven Points Marina at Raystown Lake voted #1 in the nation by Marina Dock Age Magazin...
Read MoreLions and Tigers, Oh My!
05/13/2014 - 11:35amVisitors to the Philadelphia Zoo we'll be able to spot lions and tigers strolling overhead. The new Big Cat Crossing is a mesh-enclosed passageway that runs above the zoo's main visitors' path. Lions, tigers, pumas and other large felines have access to the trail and gives zoo visitor...
Read MoreThe Early Bird Gets the Mud
04/30/2014 - 11:03amWant to get your blood pumping and the mud flying? Grab your mountain bike and head to Rothrock State Forest near State College, Pennsylvania. This area offers trails that vary greatly in technical difficulty. The terrain is mainly hilly and there is a good mix of single track and double track trails. The 36-mile Rothrock TrailMix course provide...
Read MoreOpening Day of Trout Fishing
04/07/2014 - 5:31pmOpening Day (statewide) for trout fishing in PA officially begins on April 12 at 8:00 am. Healthy populations of rainbow, brook and brown trout flourish in the various waters throughout the Pocono Mountains region. You could fish an entire month within the region and never fish the same water twice. Known as a top destination fo...
Read MoreSnowmobiling in PA!
03/10/2014 - 5:21pmMarienville is the Snowmobile Capital of PA! It is the gateway to over 300 miles of groomed and non-groomed trails (interconnected loops) in the Allegheny National Forest, Pennsylvania's only National Forest. The ANF trails are wide, well-groomed, well-marked and easy to drive. The trails are suitable for all skill levels and ages. Along the wa...
Read MoreFirst Day Hikes
03/10/2014 - 5:21pmIs your New Year's resolution to exercise more often? If so, get started by participating in a "First Day Hike" at one of 20 Pennsylvania State Parks. At Kings Gap Environmental Education Center the hike is an easy two miles on fairly level trails in the Pine Plantation from 1:30pm - 3:00 pm. Learn about the park's trail system and more hiking...
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