Brown Drake in Penns Woods
Charles Meck's first encounter with the enchanting brown drake — at Pine Creek, just about 4 1/2 hours from New York.

Hiking the Old Logger's Path
Old Logger's Path in Tiadaghton State Forest is an undiscovered gem of a Pennsylvania hiking trail. Thick woods, wild streams, and sweeping vistas give an illusion of remoteness to this wilderness trail.

Hiking Black Moshannon State Park
A 10.7-mile trail circles the centerpiece lake at this central Pennsylvania park showcasing a landscape developed by an active beaver colony.

Backpacking the Mid-State Trail
A Three-Day Hike through Pennsylvania's Bald Eagle State Forest.

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