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This Scenic Pennsylvania Rail Trail Is Better Than Most Hikes

From quiet river valleys and historic railroad tunnels to long stretches of easy riding through mountain scenery, the Great Allegheny Passage delivers the beauty of Pennsylvania’s outdoors without the steep climb of a traditional hike.

by Kate Orlando
on May 21
A covered bridge on the Great Allegheny Passageway in Pennsylvania.
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The Small-Town State Park in Pennsylvania Locals Want to Keep to Themselves

by Raymond Goldfield
on May 11
A concrete fishing platform on the dock of Wilhelm Lake in Maurice K. Goddard State Park in Pennsylvania.
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This Famous Dune Hike in Pennsylvania Has a Feature You Won’t Want to Miss

by Raymond Goldfield
on May 5
A view of the Erie Bluffs in Pennsylvania, on the banks of Lake Erie.
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5 Picture-Perfect Nature Trails in Pennsylvania for a Spring Hike

by Charlie Boyle
on Apr 21
Waterfalls on the Ricketts Glen Trail Loop near Benton, Pennsylvania.
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You Can Hike in Two States in One Day on This Pennsylvania Trail

by Beth Copenhaver
on Feb 28
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Don’t Try This One Hike in Pennsylvania if You’re Afraid of Heights

A short, intense loop at Lehigh Gap offers dramatic views, steep rock scrambles, and a test of courage for hikers in Pennsylvania.

by Jasmine Vieau
on Jan 23
Hikers on a rocky ridge at Lehigh Gap summit with sun rays breaking through clouds in Pennsylvania.
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Find 5 Bucket-List-Level Views in Pennsylvania Without Needing To Be an Expert Hiker

Explore five easy trails that showcase bucket list views in Pennsylvania without steep climbs or long treks.

by Jasmine Vieau
on Dec 20
Overlook of the Lehigh River Gorge from Tank Hollow Trail in fall colors, with two children sitting.
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This Scenic Pennsylvania Hike Is Even Better in the Winter

Follow a snowshoeing trail to a breathtaking overlook when you hike Rimrock Overlook Trail this winter.

by Beth Copenhaver
on Nov 26
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This Is the Most Claustrophobic Hike in Pennsylvania—Would You Try It?

A journey through industrial tunnels in search of buried treasure awaits in Conestoga, in what many have called the most claustrophobic hike in Pennsylvania.

by Raymond Goldfield
on Nov 22
The entrance to an old-fashioned stone tunnel with moss around the walls.
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Uncover the Mysterious Underground World Hiding in Pennsylvania’s Penns Valley

One of the most fascinating underground attractions in Pennsylvania is Penn's Cave, and it's one you can tour by boat.

by Melissa Mahoney
on Nov 8
a boat light illuminates the interior of penn's cave along an undergroud river