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Pennsylvania's Little Grand Canyon - Pine Creek Gorge, in north-central Pennsylvania, is a great place for a raft trip, some serious flyfishing, an autumnal hike, fat-tire ride, or drive amid the yellow and orange glow of oak-hickory forests in fall hue.

Brown Drake in Penns Woods - Site of Charles Meck's first encounter with the enchanting brown drake, at Pine Creek.

Hiking the Old Logger's Path - Old Logger's Path in Tiadaghton State Forest is an undiscovered gem of a Pennsylvania hiking trail.

Hiking Black Moshannon State Park - A 10.7-mile trail circles the centerpiece lake at this central Pennsylvania park.

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

Flyfishing the Little Juniata - Ain't no dumb trout in this newly revived Pennsylvania stream.

Hiking Blue Knob State Park - A trip on the Lost Turkey Trail in this park not too far from Pittsburgh, known for its 3,146-foot quartzite peak, Blue Knob.

Hiking Laurel Hill State Park - Located in the mountainous terrain of the commonwealth's southwest, a hike in 3,935-acre Laurel Hill Park.

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