Outdoors


Whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny River. (Photo: GO Laurel Highlands)
7 Great Pennsylvania Bodies of Water for Your Summer Adventures

Whether you’re looking for an action-packed river trip or a lazy weekend on the lake, Pennsylvania has a body of water for you.

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Escape the Heat: Dive into Adventure at Pennsylvania’s Best Tubing Spots

Throughout the state, there are plenty of places to enjoy a relaxing float down the water with your friends in an inner tube.

The Milky Way is seen clearly at Cherry Springs State Park in early October. (Photo by Will Parson/Chesapeake Bay Program)
Discover the Magic of the Night Sky: 7 Great Places to Stargaze in Pennsylvania

Throughout the state, there are plenty of places to take in the majesty of the night sky.

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Exploring Pennsylvania’s Hidden Gems: 10 Must-Visit Outdoor Flea Markets for Bargain Hunters

Pennsylvania is home to a wide range of flea markets boasting a variety of wares for all types of shoppers, from bargain hunters to antique collectors.

Cyclists on the Great Allegheny Passage (Cleo Fogal/Creative Commons)
6 Scenic Bike Trails to Explore in Western Pennsylvania for the Best Views

Whether you want to ride out past the shores of Lake Erie or bike from Pittsburgh to Maryland, the western side of the state has trails that offer scenic views, good workouts, and history lessons for cyclists of any skill level.

The four-mile long Kelly Drive, home to the historic Boathouse Row and annual Dad Vail Regatta, attracts bikers, runners, joggers and walkers to its trail and park, which runs along the Schuylkill River. Visitors without a bike can stop at Wheel Fun Rentals, located at the start of Boathouse Row, for specialty bike and surrey rentals. (Photo: photo by R. Kennedy for VISIT PHILADELPHIA®)
Rides With a View: 6 Great Bike Trails in Eastern Pennsylvania

Whether you’re looking for a challenging overnight ride, or something more leisurely and scenic, the eastern part of the state features great bike trails to suit all skill levels.

A visitor to Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, Pa. enjoys the natural waterslide at Meadow Run Sunday, May 24, 2020. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Dive Into Nature: Discover 8 Must-Visit Swimming Holes in Pennsylvania This Summer

Pennsylvania is home to some amazing bodies of water that will cool you off in the summer heat. Whether you’re looking for an adventurous trip down a natural waterslide, or a lazy float down a crystal-clear creek, our state has it all when it comes to swimming holes.