PA Wilds: Mountain bike course debuts in PA's only National Forest
The Trails at Jakes Rocks is a major new attraction for this recreation-heavy region. The project is set to become a hub for regional mountain bikers -- and to drive economic growth.
Seven unique spots for your Pennsylvania vacation
We've updated one of our most popular stories ever. From houseboats to historic abodes, luxury spas to camping in the great outdoors, the Commonwealth has a bounty of amazing places to discover this summer.
Fall is the perfect time for fishing on the Mon River
Get outdoors and hit the water for some of the best fishing Western Pennsylvania has offer. Not an angler? There are plenty of other ways to enjoy the waterway.
PA WILDS: Stunning new visitors center tells the story of a local landmark
The skywalk at the Kinzua Bridge has been called one of the 10 most beautiful skywalks in the world. This month, a vibrant visitors center will open, celebrating the steel structure's wild, winding history and capping a decade of strategic tourism investment in the region.
Are small towns the next best place for artists? Greensboro is betting on it
This Mon River Valley town is hoping affordability, natural beauty and historic charm can lure a generation of young creatives to a nascent arts collective.
Fredericktown, PA: Luring boaters and landlubbers alike to the banks of the Mon
Looking for a laid-back summer getaway? This Southwestern Pennsylvania town has a smorgasbord of options, from hiking to fishing to nighttime revelry.
The Great Allegheny Passage helps trail towns thrive
This 150-mile biking and walking route -- which runs between Pittsburgh and Cumberland, Maryland -- has proved to be a tremendous boost to adjacent communities, spurring tourism, development and the growth of small businesses. That means more amenities for GAP users as they explore the great outdoors.
Soak up the sun at next-gen beer gardens
Outdoor drinking venues are popping up all over Philadelphia. We've got a full report from three of the city's most spectacular beer gardens: one in the clouds, one that recalls our industrial past and one always stays on the move.
Bike, learn, grow, row or wed at Bartram's Garden in Southwest Philly
This historic site is reinventing itself for the 21st century, emphasizing both attracting new visitors -- with help from an ambitious trail project -- and connecting with the surrounding neighborhoods.
PA's picturesque Route 6 plans for bikes (and pedestrians)
More than four million people travel this historic roadway every year, an overwhelmingly majority on four wheels. Now a serious effort is underway to make the iconic route friendly to all.