Hike | Explore | Enjoy
Hike | Explore | Enjoy
So many sections of the Appalachian Trail are fun for a day hike. These are a few that we recommend.
The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area covers 70,000 acres and stretches 40 miles along the Delaware River. So it makes sense that there are dozens of hiking trails in the region. However, some hikes in the Delaware Water Gap…
APPLE | SPOTIFY | YOUTUBE Thru-Hiking the Appalachian Trail As a Family of Nine Completing the Appalachian Trail in general is a true feat! Over 2000 miles, it takes about 5-7 months to hike the whole trail from Georgia to…
A pretty overlook and rocks to climb on? Sign me up! We really enjoyed the hike to Chimney Rocks in Michaux State Forest. The trail itself isn’t super interesting (pretty much your typical Pennsylvania trail), but the views at the…
I love hiking in winter! There are no bugs, no snakes, and the trails tend to be a little quieter. Thankfully, there are several winter hikes near Philadelphia that are perfect for getting out on the trail even when it’s…
This trail is not for the weary! The Dragon’s Tooth Trail is a fun but very challenging section of the Appalachian Trail near the Blue Ridge Mountains in Virginia. The 5.5-mile, out-and-back trail features rocky ascents and four-point scrambles that…
Mount Minsi has it all! From beautiful overlooks to water features and gorgeous rhodendron-covered paths, the Mount Minisi Trail is one of the most popular hikes in the Delaware Water Gap for good reason. You have several options for hiking…
If you’re looking for a short but somewhat challenging trail in the Michaux State Forest, then Sunset Rocks is the one for you. You can treat this trail as a loop, but we did it as an out-and-back trail, leaving…
Pole Steeple Trail is a highly recommended overlook trail in Pennsylvania, and for good reason. It’s a relatively short trail (1.4 miles) that offers incredible views of Laurel Lake and Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Due to its popularity, you…
Living in (or near) Pennsylvania means you’re never far from a great day hike! With the Appalachian Trail running through the eastern half of the state, you have several options for a fun hike to a great view. We’ve done…
Berks County is so beautiful! With the mountains in the northern part of the county and all of the lakes, there is no shortage of gorgeous locations to hike in Berks County. We’ve been able to explore some of the best…