7 Unforgettable Adventures Around Pennsylvania To Save In Your Back Pocket For Later
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Beth Price-Williams
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We all need adventure in our lives. How we define adventure, however, may vary widely. You might consider adventure jumping out of an airplane, or you might think a trek to the top of a local mountain is the best way to have an adventure. These seven adventures around Pennsylvania are perfect no matter your definition of adventure and promise a ton of fun, some spectacular beauty, and the opportunity to create lifelong memories.
Buhl Farm Park offers something for everyone on its more than 260 sprawling acres in Hermitage. A popular destination for more than a century, the park features a full menu of activities - from kayaking to swimming. You might want to try a game of disc golf, watch the kids on the playground, or set off on the fitness trail. Click here for the website of Buhl Farm Park.
Pymatuning State Park provides an idyllic backdrop for a day outdoors or for a few nights of camping. The park is perhaps best well known for the Linesville Spillway, where the ducks wall on fishes' backs, all vying for food thrown from visitors. You'll find an abundance to do at the park, including lounging in the sun or swimming at one of the three beaches. Hiking, picnicking, camping, and boating are also popular activities. Click here for the official website of Pymatuning State Park.
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Swing on one of the swinging benches or sunbathe on a sandy beach when you visit R.B. Winter State Park, a fun destination no matter the season. In the summer, you'll definitely want to drop your beach towel for a day of sunbathing and swimming in the cool water of Halfway Lake. Wintertime means cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Click here for a full list of activities at the sprawling state park.
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Hike part or all of the Ghost Town Trail, named the Trail of the Year in 2020. The award-winning trail spans 46 miles through Indiana and Cambria Counties. Get a glimpse of the area's rich industrial past as you pass former coal mining towns and the Vinton Colliery Coal Miner's Memorial. Click here for the official website for the Ghost Town Trail.
Lace up your comfiest walking shoes for your visit to Seven Tubs Nature Area, a beautiful natural area bursting with natural pools and waterfalls. Start by hiking the 1.9-mile main trail that will take you straight to the natural tubs.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary boasts several hiking trails that offer spectacular scenic views. It's also an ideal destination for learning more about raptors and the work being done to help preserve them. The sanctuary also hosts events and programs throughout the year. Click here for the official website of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
If you like stargazing, you'll definitely want to visit Cherry Springs State Park, which boasts the darkest sky on the eastern seaboard. The cozy state park features stargazing areas for both amateurs and professionals. (Professional can spend the night). You might also want to explore some of the park on the one-mile trail or enjoy a picnic.
Click here for the official website of Cherry Springs State Park.
What other adventures around Pennsylvania are you excited about going on in the coming months? Let us know in the comments! If you like waterfalls and have a few free hours, embark on this two-hour waterfall road trip in PA. You’ll get to see more than a dozen waterfalls along the way.
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Featured Addresses
715 Hazen Rd, Sharpsville, PA 16150, USA
Pymatuning State Park Office, 2660 Williamsfield Rd, Jamestown, PA 16134, USA
Raymond B. Winter State Park, 7879, 17215 Buffalo Rd, Mifflinburg, PA 17844, USA
Ghost Town Trail, Black Lick, PA, USA
Seven Tubs Recreation Area - Pinchot Forest District, 900 Bear Creek Blvd, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702, USA
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA 19529, USA
Cherry Springs State Park, 4639 Cherry Springs Rd, Coudersport, PA 16915, USA