Pennsylvania's brimming with spectacular natural attractions. Some of those attractions, however, we may have never even heard of or even considered visiting, because they're tucked away in a remote location. As the most remote spot in the state, Hammersley Wild Area in Pennsylvania is one such destination. It's also one of the most stunning natural wonders in the state, making it more than worthy of a visit.
If you crave peace and quiet, you'll find no better or more beautiful spot than Hammersley Wild Area in Susquehannock State Forest in Austin.
The lush green wild area spans more than 30,000 acres of quiet. Except for the sound of wildlife and nature, don't expect to hear too much when you're in the wild area.
Motorized vehicles are forbidden in the wild area, and cell service can be unreliable. At any given time, you may find yourself as many as five miles from the nearest road.
Make sure you bring enough water, food, maps, and whatever other necessities you may need. Your best bet is to tell someone where you'll be, too, just in case you can't get cell service.
Hammersley Wild Area boasts three scenic trails, all of which are rated moderate and the shortest, the Twin Sisters Trail, tallies just under eight miles.
Don't forget your camera because, in addition to scenic vistas with spellbinding views, you'll cross footbridges, pass cascading streams, and wander through the forest.
Have you been to Hammersley Wild Area in Pennsylvania? What did you think? Do you have any recommendations for those who want to visit? Join the conversation in the comments! If you're a fan of the outdoors but prefer a not-so-remote area, follow the Tom Lowe Trail in Hamburg to an emerald waterfall!
Fall's all about making memories - whether it's roasting marshmallows over a campfire or trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Life in Pennsylvania means having some of the world's best fall foliage, the perfect backdrop for memorable autumn adventures. We won't find a better time to get outdoors and explore either than during the crisp days of fall. So, when you're looking for something unique and fun to do this autumn, embark on one of these picturesque fall foliage train rides in Pennsylvania.
Drink in all of the splendor of autumn aboard Oil Creek & Titusville's fall foliage train ride. The three-hour scenic tour meanders through Oil Creek State Park. Sit back and relax on the train. Or, when the weather permits, head out to the open-air gondola. It's one of the best train rides for fall foliage.
Journey from New Hope to Buckingham, and back, on New Hope Railroad's fall foliage train ride. The 1.25-hour train ride promises picture-perfect views of the fall foliage in Bucks County.
Climb aboard an old-fashioned steam-powered train with the Everett Railroad Company. The one-hour train ride will take you to the pumpkin patch, where the kids each get to pick a pumpkin. They'll also receive a pumpkin-decorating kit!
Find a cozy seat on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway in Jim Thorpe and settle in for a scenic 45-minute ride through Lehigh Gorge State Park. Trains run daily.
The West Chester Railroad hosts the Fall Foliage Express and the Great Pumpkin Express annually. Both train rides last 90 minutes and journey to Glen Mills and back. Guests on the Halloween Express can wear costumes, and the kiddos will receive treats during the ride.
Settle into your seat on a 1920s train as the Colebrookdale Railroad hits the rails on its two-hour Autumn Splendor Fall Foliage train ride. All trains depart from Boyertown.
Have you ever been on one of these fall foliage train rides in Pennsylvania? Share your experience in the comments. Then check out these picture-perfect places to visit in the fall in Pennsylvania.
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Train rides in PA are an idyllic way to admire the fall foliage. You might also want to set off on a scenic hike. Check out AllTrails Plus for some of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania is one of the oldest and most historic states in the country; what's more than that, it holds some of the most unique and fun attractions. In case you aren't sure whether you've hit on everything essential or not, you can use this as a list of must-do things within the state. Have you done everything on the ultimate Pennsylvania bucket list? Well, you should!
Lets begin our bucket list with some essential Philadelphian locations: it is, after all, the largest city in the state by far. Philadelphia has some of the richest history in the entire country, that you can visit at Independence Hall or the Liberty Bell in Philly.
The Eastern State Penitentiary is a huge historic institution that was the first modern prison in the world. It is also known for being incredibly haunted and for housing infamous inmates like Al Capone.
One of the greatest art museums in the entire country can be found in Philadelphia; at the base of the steps you will see the famous Rocky statue, and inside you will see endless more famous artworks.
Moving on from Philadelphia: Frank Lloyd Wright's house that he built for the Kaufmann family draws in many tourists each year. It appears to levitate above a waterfall.
Pennsylvania steel was once famous for its utilization for buildings across the entire nation; mainly manufactured in Bethlehem and Pittsburgh, today these sites have memorials of the mills. The Steel Stacks in Bethlehem have been refurbished into an amazing, modern, beautiful entertainment complex replete with entertainment, restaurants, nightlife, and a nearby casino. Definitely worth a visit.
Have you ever heard the rhyme about the little old lady who lives in a shoe? She must have been from Pennsylvania, because I don't know where else you can find a shoe house other than, well, the Haines Shoe House.
Yes, only here do we have a miniature Statue of Liberty replica that stands in the middle of the Susquehanna River. Try to glimpse it as you pass near Dauphin on the highway.
A mysterious unidentified object fell from the sky in Kecksburg one day, and ever since it has been legend that aliens landed. Today, the memory is commemorated by a statue in the size and shape of the alleged UFO.
Pennsylvania has a higher Amish population than anywhere else in the country, and the heart of Amish country is in Lancaster County. A visit here is vital to understanding the heart of PA.
A view like this one doesn't come every day. Pittsburgh's unique mountainous location and coal-mining history lends it to this sort of attraction; everyone must take the incline upon a first visit to the second largest city in Pennsylvania.
One of the largest collections of dinosaur bones in the country lies interred on display in the Carnegie Museum. What's even better is that when you purchase admission to this museum, you also gain access to the adjacent art museum.
And finally, a trip to Hershey is essential in Pennsylvania. Not only a tour of the factory, but a trip to the amusement park is vital.
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