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Category: State Parks & Forests

10 Ways to Spend Your Tax Refund in Pennsylvania

We wait for this all year. We work hard – and now, we deserve to play hard. While Pennsylvania is home to loads of luxurious attractions and products, we’ve rounded up our 10 ways for Happy Travelers to spend their tax refunds in Pennsylvania: 1. Spoil yourself with a getaway to Gateway Lodge in…

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Green Travel in PA

Ditch the throw-away mentality and be a conscientious traveler, aware of his social footprint As you enjoy your visit in Pennsylvania’s outdoors, think about the natural features, unique species and hidden gems that make these places so special. Now think about the effect millions of visitors have on…

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State Parks & Forests in Pennsylvania

Year round. Free admission. Pure fun. With nearly 2.5 million acres of state parks and forests in Pennsylvania, you will never run out of adventure, breathtaking overlooks, natural wonders, or exhilarating recreation. If there are members in your group who move at a more leisurely pace, Pennsylvania’s…

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Running in PA

Pennsylvania offers top-notch trail events to challenge runners of all abilities Tens of thousands of runners take to the streets of Pennsylvania each year for races–from marathons in Pittsburgh and Philadelphia to a half-marathon where folks race alongside the Amish in the Valley of No Wires. But…

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Make PA’s Nature Your Classroom

Diverse statewide programs promise one-of-a-kind educational experiences in the great outdoors Outdoor fun and learning go hand in hand, and Pennsylvania offers dozens of opportunities for visitors to enjoy both while experiencing the state’s diverse natural landscapes. Environmental educators at…

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Outdoor Things to Do in PA

With more than two million acres of state forests, 4,000 lakes and reservoirs, and 86,000 miles of rivers and streams to explore, the sky is the limit for those seeking outdoor pursuits in Pennsylvania. To celebrate the arrival of spring, we’ve gathered just a few ideas, organized by region. The…

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Geocaching in Pennsylvania

Geocaching unites technology, hiking and scavenger hunts throughout the PA landscape Anyone with a smartphone can join in the family-friendly fun of a geocaching trip. This high-tech activity includes using a GPS device to search for "caches" (or treasure boxes) hidden throughout the state. Use the…

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PA’s Flatwater Paddling at its Best!

Recreation, relaxation and ripples are yours while paddling at Pennsylvania’s state parks Many scenic rivers and lakes make their way through Pennsylvania state parks. Any Pennsylvania state park that has a lake more than 10 acres in size has opportunities for canoeing and flat-water boating…

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Around the Bend

Soaring high above the treetops, 240 feet above Tunkhannock Creek and stretching 2,375 feet across the valley, Tunkhannock Viaduct is the world's largest concrete railroad bridge. American novelist Theodore Dreiser called the bridge "one of the true wonders of the world," but it certainly is not…

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