Stories tagged: "Erie County"


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.

PORTLAND, ME - MAY 27: Hunter Owen #10 of the Altoona Curve throws to first base during the eighth inning of the game between the Portland Sea Dogs and the Altoona Curve at Hadlock Field on May 27, 2019 in Portland, Maine. (Photo by Zachary Roy/Getty Images)
Play Ball! A Guide to Minor League Baseball in Pennsylvania

From Erie to NEPA, Pennsylvania has plenty of minor league ballparks where families can see the stars of tomorrow for a fraction of the cost of a big league game.

PITTSBURGH, PA - MARCH 29: A student from Oakland Catholic High School receives comfort following the evacuation of her school after a call of an active shooter on March 29, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.   Many schools, including Oakland Catholic and Pittsburgh Central Catholic, were targeted as part of what authorities are calling "computer-generated swatting calls." Many agencies, including state and municipal police, are conducting investigations. (Photo by Jeff Swensen/Getty Images)
Active Shooter Hoax Calls Target Dozens of Pennsylvania Schools

Local and state police responded to numerous threats of an active shooter Wednesday at dozens of schools throughout the state, prompting evacuations, lockdowns, and panic among students and parents alike.  

Photo Credit: Mill Creek Coffee
Check Out These Women-Owned Coffee Roasters in Pennsylvania

These six women-owned roasters do a lot of good in their communities by offering fair prices, raising funds for locals in need, and creating inclusive places for people to gather.

Ice skaters make their way around the new rink at the base of City Hall, Friday, Nov. 14, 2014, at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia. The open air rink is schedule to be open to visitors Feb. 22, 2015(AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
8 Cool Spots For Outdoor Ice Skating in Pennsylvania

Throughout Pa., outdoor ice rinks and frozen ponds welcome cold-weather adventurers who are looking to get some exercise, have some family fun, or recreate a scene from their favorite holiday movie. 

Photo: Galen Glen
7 Pennsylvania Sparkling Wines to Toast the Holidays

If you’ll be drinking bubbles during the holidays, consider these Pennsylvania sparkling wines in a variety of styles that show the craftsmanship, quality, and creativity of the state’s winemakers. 

Presque Isle Beach, Erie, Pa. (Photo: courtesy of VisitErie)
How to Spend a Weekend in Erie

Though mostly known for Lake Erie, you should make time to explore the countryside surrounding Erie, which has ample recreation opportunities, antique shops, wineries, breweries, and more.