Outdoors
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Could you eat this much ice cream after walking 1,100 miles? Some Appalachian Trail hikers try
The ice cream challenge is thought to have begun more than four decades ago at the Pine Grove Furnace General Store in Gardners, a few miles north of the current true halfway point of the 2,197-mile Appalachian Trail.
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Adventure awaits: Discover 5 thrilling day trip destinations just a short drive from Philadelphia
If you’re in need of a quick getaway from the Philly area, a relatively short drive will lead you to waterfalls, antiques, great wineries, history, and more.
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The 11 best places to zipline in Pennsylvania
Not just for tourists, ziplines in Pennsylvania offer an exhilarating adrenaline rush and views of incredible scenery.
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Online survey says Beaver County has one of the best ‘hidden gem’ beaches in the U.S.
The Raccoon Creek State Park beach was the 41st Best Beach on Frugal Flyer’s list of 95 hidden gems, which was constructed from a survey of 3,002 responses.
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Cast a line at Pennsylvania’s most scenic fishing spots
Grab your gear, pack your tackle box, and get ready to cast a line at Pennsylvania’s most scenic fishing spots!
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Elon Musk turned this once-popular Pennsylvania tourist destination into a ghost town
Memorial Day traffic plummeted at one of Pennsylvania’s largest lakes thanks to Elon Musk and DOGE’s cuts to the US Army Corps of Engineers.
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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.
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Cicadas are emerging in Pennsylvania, but you may not be hearing them yet. Here’s why
People in the central and southeastern part of the state are starting to see cicadas but not hearing any sounds coming from them. It has to do with sexual maturity.
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Meet University of Pittsburgh’s new residents: Peregrine falcon chicks
Three peregrine falcon chicks at the University of Pittsburgh were banded by the Pennsylvania Game Commission, aiding scientific tracking of their life history.
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Rafting in Pennsylvania: What to know & where to go
Feel the spray of whitewater while rafting in Pennsylvania. Here’s everything you need to know.
