pennsylvania

UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP We were in Pennsylvania recently for a 2 week vacation, and I had a few free days. I decided to spend them doing a tough, get-in-shape backpacking trip. I did the Black Forest Trail, which is a a 42 mile loop with almost 8,000' of elevation gain. I started from the...

Spent a few nights at Leonard Harrison State Forest in Pennsylvania. It's at the North end of Pine Creek gorge otherwise known as the Grand Canyon of PA. This was a trip with my uncle. He isn't in the best of health but wanted to camp and hike again, reminiscing about his week long section hikes...

Hopewell Big Woods is an initiative to conserve 15,000 acres of unbroken forest in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Within its greater boundary I spent much of my childhood outdoors time camping and fishing here. State Lands (French Creek State Park and State Game Land), National Park Service Lands...

I am in Philadelphia caring for my sister through her knee replacement surgery and recovery. I am mostly relegated to hourly care right now so what the heck, a boring but unusual Trip Report to author while I spend most of these hours indoors. We have a running tradition of spending the week...

Join along on a trip of many firsts for me. It was my first time hiking with my buddy Sherpa (Dane), first time on the LHHT, first time with split fire wood provided, men & women privy, concrete mile markers and many, many more. I had an absolute blast, met some incredible people and can not...