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With 4.5 million acres of public lands, it's no wonder Penn's Woods is so popular with outdoorsy types. Our parks, mountains, trails, and countrysides offer unlimited ways to go out and play!

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Skiing in PA
Submitted By: Irene N
With the holidays over I need to plan some fun. I'll be taking my family on an extended ski weekend to Sno Mountain and Elk Mountian. We'll stay at a great hotel in Clarks Summitt called the Inn at Nichols Village. It's so clean and big and the staff is super nice. Great deals with the local hotels and restaurants. I love that it's just a short ride from Philadelphia, at only a fraction of the cost to ski in Vermont. The slopes are fantastic! Try White Lighting on Sno.
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Women Hunting
Submitted By: Shirley Spahr
*I was having my extra cup of coffee, after the men went hunting. I was still in my nitegown, watching out the window, when I saw 4 or 5 deer passing the cabin. I grabbed my gun and I put a handfull of shells in my pocket. I was trying to load my gun,,shell wouldnt fit. I checked the shell, to my surprise , it wasnt a shell. It was a revlon tube of lipstick. What a shock.
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Alex was really cold last night
Submitted By: Night time joy
Alex didn't bring the right clothes to wear so he had to snuggle with Kevin in the cabin.
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albino redfin
Submitted By: Donald Evans
I was dipping for redfins for bait back in April and came accross an what i think might be an albino redfin. i've had him in my fish tank since then. I would like to get rid of the fish tank and was wondering if anyone would want it for their tank. if so contact me through my myspace "hellofromdonnie" with subject "redfin"
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Wonderful road and scenery
Submitted By: Country Road Cycles
We rent motorcycles and scooters to tour the scenic countryside and mountains of Central, PA. Every ride brings the opportunity for not only amazing pictures, but memories that last a lifetime.
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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
Route 6
You'll find much more than scenery on this road trip! Whitewater rafting, hiking and biking, and antiques...
- By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office

Christmas 2009
Submitted By: nancywike
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PA Grand Canyon
Submitted By: Maria1972
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pocono area
Submitted By: jhampy
Two days of Hiking and bird watching (eagles) in the Pocono Mountains
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birthdays/anniversary
Submitted By: hotsaucencake
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Day Trips 4 Hiking in SE PA
Submitted By: t22harris
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SouthEasternWineries
Submitted By: t22harris
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elk
Submitted By: Hornbaker
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OhioPyle
Submitted By: amk27008
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Presque Isle
Submitted By: sandjkerrish
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fall
Submitted By: Kayskid
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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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