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Stag Party
Submitted By: Fernando
I just read the story Stag Party. The second sentence: Earlier that day,fly fishing in the limestone stream that started this whole PA pilgrimage, she warned me just before I flooded wy hip wader. Hence the wet pants. That's an inclomplete sentence which doesn't make any sense and it doesn't explain why the Elk ended up wearing the pants!
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YMCA Strong Kids Bike Tour
Submitted By: Craig Latimer
Its the very best way to see PA: a 6 day bike tour from the NW corner of the state finishing in the SW corner. The YMCA Bike Tour raises money for the Erie YMCA with full van support using motels and resturants along the way. Back road PA at its best riding through Kinzua, Wellsboro, Pine Creek Gorge, Williamsport, Bloomsburg and Lehigh Valley, ending in Jim Thorpe. Next YMCA Tour leaves Sept. 20, 2009. Just 12 spots remain. Information, YMCA of Greater Erie: (814) 452-1432, ext. 252.
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Leeches, Blueberries and Milk
Submitted By: Sandra Choukroun
As a child, I vacationed with my family at Silver Lake House, a farm in northeastern Pennsylvania. We loved Silver Lake because of the abundant blueberries that grew around it. Gathering them to take home was fun. But we hated the leeches in the lake! The farm had a dairy with cows that had a particular smell. I can't imagine that my parents let us drink unpasteurized milk, but somehow I do have a recollection of tall glasses of it. Those summer vacations are among my happiest memories.
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Camping
Submitted By: Rosie Diffenderfer
Camping/Pinchot State Park. The lake is breathtaking especially at sunrise and sunset.Try camping in the off season or during the week.You wouldn't believe how peaceful it is at these times. It is almost like it is just you and the wilderness and the wildlife is there to put on a personal show for you. And just the sounds of the great outdoors are enough to soothe your soul. Enjoy the great outdoors!It is basically one of the only things in life that is truly a free gift.
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huge catfish
Submitted By: jack
it was about 11:27 when i saw my rod bend down reel hard i thought it would snap i started reeling in and brought up a monster sized catfish at least 30lb. I'm not sure what kind of catfish, but it was huge my rod almost snapped that day =)
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Pennsylvania Roadtrips
User Submitted Roadtrips

A Walk in the Woods
Hiking is more fun with the crunch of leaves underfoot! The cooler weather means you'll stay as comfortable...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office
On the Wild Side
The Northeast Pennsylvania Mountains Region is chock-full of wildlife, so if you love communing with ...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office
Eastern Hiking Adventure
From the rushing waters of the Loyalsock the soaring raptors of Hawk Mountain, this four-day trip will...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office
PA Great Lakes
A drive from North Springfield to North East makes for a pleasant weeklong roadtrip along Pennsylvania's...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office
National Road Heritage
Route 40, also known as the National Road, is a quaint two-lane highway through some of Pennsylvania's...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office
Hiking the Northwest
Pennsylvania's scenic northwest boasts a plethora of hiking opportunities for the enthusiast. Gorges,...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office

Oil Creek State Park
Submitted By: monkey
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crytal cave 2
Submitted By: colleenmarie7979
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Fall 2008
Submitted By: cklimasz
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Pittsburgh to Erie
Submitted By: PittsburghMom
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Favorite Fall Stops in Western PA
Submitted By: PittsburghMom
If you find yourself in Western PA in the fall and you have kids, this roadtrip is for you!
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Great Western PA State Parks
Submitted By: geokalan
Great places to hike, bike, camp, fish and hunt.
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Biking the Commonwealth
Submitted By: Rayadams
I've been biking competitively almost all my life---I even biked across the country once! Still, with all my experience, I think Pennsylvania is an awesome place to hit the trails.
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Wet & Wild!
Submitted By: Alvin.
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A splashy tour around big lake country
Submitted By: Pelusso
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Beauty and charm in the northeas
Submitted By: ArtFrey
The Pocono Mountains are all around us—great hiking, biking, you know, outdoorsy stuff. Just off 407 is Lake Lackawanna. You can fish, swim, picnic. It's beautiful. But my choice would be Lake Wallenpaupack. Best lake in PA, if you ask me.
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The best places to play outside
Submitted By: Bill_Watson
While you're here in Breezewood, check out the abandoned turnpike tunnel—it's better if you bike it. Then head off to Raystown lake from some great trout fishin'
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A Laurel Highlands fling....by bike
Submitted By: BillMetzger
Have a great ride, now!
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A trip along beautiful Route 6
Submitted By: Nelle_Rounsaville
Before you start, have some of our mulberry pancakes. They're delicious, and trust me, you'll need the energy.
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Having a Blast in the Wilds
Submitted By: Mary_Lee
Being in the woods---that's my thing. Hunting is just the excuse! I'm so glad I live in the Pennsylvania Wilds, where the forests stretch for acres and the turkeys are plentiful. Also check out State Game Lands 31 and 14.
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Go Wild
Submitted By: John..
I enjoy exploring the 250,000 acres of public open space in the Pocono Mountains by hiking, bicycling, kayaking, running, and leading nature walks for groups.
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Naturally Northeast PA
Submitted By: Chrstine
This part of the Commonwealth is rich in natural beauty and things to do. I included a bunch of places to hike and fish, and everything in the area is just gorgeous to look at
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