Had to put something in the title. but I’m looking for places to adventure to in the great , old state of Pennsylvania. I currently live in Philadelphia but clearly I am willing to go great lengths and distance for fun. I want to leave my mark on the world before it ends. Is there anything in PA that shows something like a “Shoe Tree” (throwing your shoes onto a tree obviously) any swimming holes I can actually swim in. going somewhere to paint on things a place where i can buy flowers off random sellers or going to a place where it’s like “one thing to do before I die…” (and then write what I want) on the wall I am down for anything. some ideas I already have are these ; Round Valley Rec Centre Delaware Water gap Rec centre Bushkill Falls Ricketts Glen State Park Lake Tobias wildlife park Kinzua Bridge State Park.

thanks everyone!

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pinkpolo t1_jbkv9yj wrote on March 9, 2023 at 7:42 PM

Wellsboro, Cherry Spring Park, Grand Canyon of PA.

aust_b t1_jbkhnwd wrote on March 9, 2023 at 6:17 PM

Spend a weekend in sullivan county during the summer. Worlds end state park would legit check all your boxes. Has a bunch of nice small towns to check out too.

mickohno OP t1_jbkj8bk wrote on March 9, 2023 at 6:27 PM

you’re awesome! adding it to my list :)

Lumpy_Cry_2694 t1_jbl2idt wrote on March 9, 2023 at 8:27 PM

SLEIGHTON SCHOOL IN GLEN MILLS PA The google maps location is “Sleighton park” and the school is tucked back behind it. It’s an abandoned school that began for delinquent girls. It was built in the 1920’s, abandoned in the late 90’s, and has been sitting there ever since. It‘s a HUGE campus with lots of different buildings to explore.

mickohno OP t1_jblfaxl wrote on March 9, 2023 at 9:48 PM

thank u so much!!

1989throwa t1_jbn3ip6 wrote on March 10, 2023 at 5:42 AM

Presque Isle: it is the opposite end of the Commonwealth from Philly, but Lake Erie is more of a fresh water inland sea than it is a "lake" and it is well worth a visit. I'm glad that PA DCNR has the peninsula in the state park system because I could EASILY see the NPS trying to make it a national park. (While up there, also be sure to check out Erie Bluffs State Park.)

Fallingwater: even though it was built for ridiculously rich people, has some serious structural problems, and is pretty impractical Frank Lloyd Wright's design is iconic and beautiful.

While in the area: go whitewater rafting on the Youghiogheny River and/or pedal along the Great Allegheny Passage.

Go to Point State Park in Pittsburgh and kayak on all three rivers. While in Pittsburgh, check out Phipps Conservatory.

The Abandoned sections of the PA Turnpike. You can find them by going to the Breezewood exit and taking US Rt 30 east.

Go to any of the Audubon Society viewing sites during the spring or fall migrations.

Tour the Gettysburg battlefield.

The Appalachian Trail Museum in Pine Grove Furnace State Park

See Penn State's Beaver Stadium, and hike the mountain that is the origin for the name of their mascot: Mount Nittany. Also affiliated with Penn State: the Pasto Agricultural Museum (shows the history of agriculture before the internal combustion engine) and Shaver's Creek Environmental Education Center (which has reptiles and birds, including a bald eagle). Also don't pass up checking out the Scotia ghost town while in the area

Hyner View State Park (especially during a fall weekend because you might see handgliders with beautiful fall foliage)

The Quehanna Wild Area which is where testing and research to create nuclear powered airplanes was performed.

The scenic overlook portion of Shikellamy State Park.

Bethlehem, PA around Christmas time.

The Susquehanna River Petroglyphs

The Pennsylvania Farm Show

Centralia, PA

Wellsboro during late may-early June (that's when the Mountain Laurel blooms)

The Boulder field at Hickory Run State Park

The tiny bits of Old Growth Forest like the Snyders-Middleswarth Natural Area, Hearts Content Recreation Site (in the Allegheny National Forest), Cooke Forest, and others.

westchesterdead t1_jbkzje8 wrote on March 9, 2023 at 8:09 PM

In early to mid October, head up to Benezette to see the Elk during rutting season - worth it just to hear the bull elks bugle at dusk. The Cook Forest State Park Cabins are a great place to stay near that area, but they need to be booked a year in advance. https://elkcountryvisitorcenter.com/

A weekend in Pittsburgh, where the Warhol Museum and nearby Mattress Factory are great art visits. https://mattress.org/

And there's this list from Weird Pa, because weird is always good: http://www.weirdus.com/states/pennsylvania/index.php