Explore PA's Best Adventures by Feature
Discover hiking adventures organized by what makes them special—waterfalls, abandoned sites, scenic views, and more.
Waterfall Hikes
Bushkill Falls: $22 & 1,267 Stairs (Which Trail?)
Four trails, eight waterfalls, one admission. Here's which trail to do (and how to avoid the crowds).
Cucumber Falls: The Instagram Stop vs. The Actual Hike
0.2 miles or 2.8 miles? Here's how to see the falls, walk behind them, and avoid the parking chaos at Ohiopyle's most photographed waterfall.
Hawk Falls Trail: Short, Sweet, and Slammed
1.2 miles, rhododendron tunnels, and a 25-foot waterfall. Here's the parking strategy, swimming rules, and how to beat the crowds at [Hickory Run's](/parks/hickory-run-state-park/) most popular trail.
Abandoned Places
Abandoned PA Turnpike: Two Trailheads, Two Tunnels
Park at the wrong trailhead and you'll walk 8 miles before seeing the big tunnel. Here's how to pick your entry point, what to bring, and why biking wins.
Visiting Centralia PA in 2026: What's Actually Left
Graffiti Highway is buried. Here is exactly what remains of the PA ghost town today, how to park legally, and whether it's worth the drive.
Concrete City Nanticoke PA: The Complete Guide to PA's Poured-Concrete Ghost Town
The exact GPS, the severe summer hazards, and the reason it was abandoned after just 11 years — the full guide to PA's poured-concrete ghost town.