Beautiful area just a short walk to the falls. Easy access and walk. Additional trail, short,…read moreacross the parking lot. Take a rain coat!! Enjoy

We had a wonderful time at the falls and there wasn't a lot of people there nature was absolutely…read moregorgeous

My favorite park next to Acadia. I have so many childhood memories here. The exploration is endless…read moreand good for almost any level of hiking. I walk, I do not hike. Many hikers enjoy hiking here. Flat Rock is the best for some free water sliding on rocks fun. The area has numerous amazing parts and you need to go back time and time again. Enjoy picnicking and having fun making memories. Keep it nice and clean up after yourself!

This is a lovely area. We had a nice little drive around, and then stopped to do the hike out to…read moreAdam Falls. The small parking area by the trailhead also features an adjacent playground space, plus a nice picnic area. A stream ambles along, and signage indicates that it is stocked with fish. The hike takes you through the woods around to a nice little waterfall, very picturesque in the wood setting. They offer cabins too for those who want to stay onsite and extend their stay.

DO NOT GO FULL SPEED ON THE SLIDES!!!!!!!! They are fun but…read moreREALLY fast and you WILL fly off if you don't drag your feet when sliding down. Especially for the curvier slide on the left. My glasses flew off of my face and I thought I was going to fly off of the edge, but instead landed on the ground with a nice bruise on my shin as a souvenir. The plastic "kids slide" is like going down a thin lobster tail and is bumpy on the way down. Anyway. Would come back. The slides are still fun even when moving at a reasonable speed. The rock scramble stairs and the cargo net to get back up are also fun. Yes, I am an adult.

I loved it here and my kids said they never wanted to leave…read moreAn the wild life is so beautiful And the surroundings there were all so peaceful and proper and wonderful and I wish I could live there

Mount Davis, PA is the highest point in the state at 3213 feet. Hiking it is easy as elevation gain…read moreis pretty negligible, and the shortest route is the high point trail about a mile in and a mile back out from the picnic area. BUT, if you want to make it a worthy trip, I suggest connecting some trails : High Point Trail, Tub Mill Run trail, Timberslide Trail, shelter Rock Road, Shelter Rock Trail, Mt. Davis Trail to Mt Davis tower for about 5 miles Then, the trip back to the car at the picnic area is via the High Point Trail for a mere mile. I found the best resource for connecting these trails was from the book "50 Hikes" in Western Pennsylvania" by Tom Thwaites. And, it pained me as a book lover, but I did tear out those pages to have with me on my trek. They were invaluable. All along every trail are Rhododendron. This would be a glorious hike when they are in bloom. As it was, my trek was late April under sunny skies and 80 degree weather. It was a very pretty hike with a bit of babbling streams and even a natural hot spring. I went on a Monday and didn't see a single soul. Solitude and nature at its best.

Y'all, ignore the address of this page. I have attempted, on several occasions, to have the…read moreaddress updated. The address listed is for a location that is about 45 miles away. If you are attempting to find your way here just type in Mount Davis, Elk Lick Township, PA, 15558. This will take your directly to the area, trust me. There is no higher ground in Pennsylvania than Mt. Davis, literally. It is the highest point in the state, and that is not very high compared to other states, 3,213 feet. The area is located in Forbes State Forest. Mt. Davis Observation Area is a nice area to visit. Listen to me when I say this, do NOT visit this place when there is snow on the ground. You will get stuck, and you will regret it. I definitely did, even with my all wheel drive vehicle. I got stuck and thankfully was helped out by other people that were stuck. When it is nicer out, this is a great place to visit. Once you park in the lot there are several different ways to approach the observation tower. All of this is marked by paths and plagues everywhere. If you are afraid of heights or tight spaces, the observation tower is not for your. It can be a bit dizzying and if someone is coming down, you need to wait for your turn. It is not a staircase that you can step to the side. Once you take in the view from atop the observation tower there is a nearby area that gives you some history of the area and some fun facts. It's a great natural area in Pennsylvania.

Great, public park with four swings, two slides, rock-climbing wall, and pretty landscaping. The…read morechurch next door is pretty, too.

This is a really nice park in the uptown area of Somerset. It has a nice playground for the kids,…read morepicnic table area and there is a pavilion if you want to stay out of the sun. Also a nice grassy area for the kids to play and run around. Plenty of parking and it is off the main traffic by one street so it's quiet for the most part. It is a really nice place to stop if you are on the road traveling through and want to slow down for an hour and enjoy the beauty of the country park within the town.

Valley View Park is a decent option if you're in the area and want to get a quick hike in. The…read moretrails vary in difficulty and definitely provide your cardio fix. They also have a playground, baseball field, soccer fields, and several pavilions with electricity available. I've never seen any shows at the amphitheater, but it looks like a great spot for some outdoor music.

A nice park, with a substantial playground, big fields, a trail to a stream, and clean bathrooms. I…read moretook my son there while on a long drive, and appreciated its proximity to the highway.

We visited Chimney Rocks Park after Boyer Candy and it was such a cool experience. There's a…read moreparking lot next to the restrooms which made it easy to start exploring. We checked out the lower lookout first and grabbed a photo with the beautiful scenery. Then we made the climb up the steep hill to the upper lookout and the view over the whole city was amazing. Off to the side in the woods there was a sign that looked like it lights up at night which added a fun touch. The mix of nature and views made it a memorable stop during our trip.

A worthy park with views of the surrounding borough, restrooms (locked on this visit in February…read moreand could not find online any dates of operation), picnic tables, paved parking lots, short trekking paths to the top of a hill either by an easier gravel path or steep dirt hill, interesting rock formations.

Maryland's New Germany State Park (aka the "Maryland Alps") is such a gem. Beautiful! Well…read moremaintained. Friendly and knowledgeable staff in the Lake House (where they also rent cross-country skis). Lots of fun events in winter. We came here to cross-country ski. The snow was very good on January 14, 2024, but it was very cold. Despite the cold, thanks to the sunshine, we thoroughly enjoyed it. Very nice trails where you ski along a stream. The sound of flowing water was really soothing. They have one dog friendly trail; gonna have to try it next time.

I loved going here as a kid, but now instead of swimming I like to walk the trails. It's great to…read morebring my dog so he can sniff to his heart's content. The park is really beautiful and quiet most of the time. It's really just a great place to relax in nature and take a moment.

Close to I-70 but without the noise, brings you close to Mother Nature with many walking &…read morebicycling paths

Very nice, clean park. I was here for an event in a pavilion with a park right there which was…read morenice. Pavilion was clean and seems to be nicely upkept.

As if there wasn't enough parks in the Laurel Highlands, there is Laurel Hill State Park a 3,935…read moreacre natural area of beautiful forest, overlooks, ponds and streams. My recent visit was promising at first, but the rain just kept coming all day long and it "dampened" my spirits completely. I stopped by the main office and got directions to the Jones Mill Dam. Since it was raining so much I gave it some time to clear up, but to no avail. This park is certainly worth checking out and it will be super beautiful later on in the Spring. The wood frogs, spring peepers and other animals will be active. On the same road that this park lies on is two other parks: Kooser State Park and Laurel Ridge State Park, so it is possible to hit those up while in the area. I will certainly make the trip out here later on towards May.

I was staying at Hidden Valley recently and I was looking for a cool place to hike in the area that…read moreI hadn't been to before and I happen to discover this gem. What a great spot for a hike, but an even better place for a swim, relaxing, a picnic on the grass or some sun on the sand by the water. So after we arrived we hit the trail that ran along the water while taking in the small but beautiful lake. We then proceeded to head into the woods. It was a great little hike and the trails were very easy. After we were done hiking we got the huge blanket and the cooler with snacks and drinks in it out of the car and headed over to a shaded spot under the trees. We sat in the grass area in the left corner of the parking lot and listened to music, ate, drank and enjoyed each other's company for a good while. Then after that we packed up our stuff in the car and headed down to the water and enjoyed the lake which is very clean and refreshing and the scenery is absolutely beautiful. I love that they have sand and everyone looked so happy. They also have an area where you can purchase food and beverages but they also have many other great amenities which I am sure can be discovered on here or on their website. I am so glad I discovered this place. I will most definitely be stopping by again when I am in the area. Enjoy :)