From fishing and ATV riding to snowmobiling and ice skating, Pennsylvania’s 125 free state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forestland provides endless year-round outdoor adventure for you to incorporate in your next Great American Getaway itinerary. While each one of our state parks and forests…
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Soak up some of PA’s maritime history this summer touring its three historic lighthouses on Lake Erie. Having safely guided vessels large and small along Erie’s shoreline for well over a century, these picturesque lighthouses are waiting for you to see or explore before spending a perfect summer day…
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My grandkids know I’ve never paddled a kayak, particularly in the sometimes treacherous lake. But that doesn’t keep me from signing up for the Lake Erie Sojourn, Pennsylvania’s first open water event. I picture registration to be filled with 20-something jocks, periodically dropping down for 100…
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Reel in fish from beneath Pennsylvania's frozen waters. Let’s be clear: Pittsburghers Jim and Perry Deem and West Virginian Gary Robinson are not being punished. Yes, it is February. Yes, the air temperature is hovering around the freezing mark. And yes, they are standing on ice-covered Pymatuning…
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Picture this — a delicious meal and a sparkling lake or river view. It’s summertime, which means PA has a deck chair with your name on it and is serving up some awesome grub, too! Join PA's Travel Newsletter 1. The Allegheny Grille Foxburg Come for the food, stay for the view at The Allegheny…
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Whatever your preferred camping style, Pennsylvania has the perfect spot to reconnect with the outdoors and leave your cares behind. Enjoy golf courses, swimming pools, and amusement parks, then spend the night sleeping under the stars or in an upscale cabin — or even in a double decker bus! Join…
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The shores of Lake Erie offers a whole host of overnight options from private cabins and cottages to upscale hotels for your summer vacation. For Happy Travelers, who believe bigger is better – Erie has something Great instore. To bring your vacation vision to life, we’ve gathered a list of…
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From Presque Isle to Poe Valley to Raystown Lake, beach bums know that PA is the place to put their toes in the sand and relax on a sweet beach. So, bring your sunscreen, towels — and, most importantly your fellow beach lover to some of these shorelines in PA! Join PA's Travel Newsletter 1…
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In Pennsylvania, lake days aren’t just about the view—they’re about what you do with it. From paddling across glassy water at sunrise to casting a line where the locals swear by their spot, the state’s lakes are built for hands-on adventure. Whether you’re kayaking, fishing, boating, or just…
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To help make your vacation planning a little easier, we’ve put together a roundup of great accommodations with breathtaking views at Raystown Lake which is draw-dropping 8,300 acres and 30 miles long. Seven Points Marina Enhance your overnight stay at Raystown Lake with a unique lodging option — a…
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