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Heinz History Center

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Freedom Falls along Rockland Station Road in Kennerdell
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Freedom Falls & Rockland Furnace

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Scripture Rocks Heritage Park

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Johnstown Flood Museum
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Johnstown Flood Museum

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Mill and Covered Bridge
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McConnells Mill State Park

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Allegheny River Trail: Marker 101 across from All Saints Camp

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Allegheny River Trail on the East Side of Rockland (Woodhill Tunnel)

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Elk Country Visitors Center – Benezette

Presque Isle - Lady Kate Boat Tour
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Presque Isle Boat Tours – Lady Kate

Old Logging Road & Rhododendron Trail
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Old Logging Road & Rhododendron Trail

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Linesville Spillway

Mill and Covered Bridge
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McConnells Mill State Park

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Camper Van Conversion
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Camper Van Conversion

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Former South Forks Dam and Reservoir site at Johnstown Flood National Memorial
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Johnstown Flood National Memorial

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Buttermilk Falls - Mr. Rodgers Falls
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Mr. Rodger’s Buttermilk Falls Natural Area

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Mill and Covered Bridge
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McConnells Mill State Park

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Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens Spring 2022

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Camper Van Conversion
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Camper Van Conversion

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Here is our van on the lot before we purchased it. We had just driven hours south of this location...

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Sleeping Bear Dunes (MI)
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore – (MI)

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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is a breathtaking destination nestled along the northwest coast of Michigan's Lower Peninsula. This natural...

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Heinz History Center

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Trail / Park Info: Parking: There is paid parking available directly across from the museum, and lots of other lots all...

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  • Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore

Miners Castle Trail – (MI)

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Nestled along the scenic shoreline of Lake Superior, Miners Castle stands as an iconic landmark within the breathtaking Pictured Rocks...

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North Country Trail – Clarion River Hill trailhead towards Vermont

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Trail / Park Info: Parking: There are a few parking spots near a bench along 322 just before the bridge as...

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  • Elk County Visitors Center
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Elk Country Visitors Center – Benezette

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Park Info: Parking: There is lots of free parking available at near the visitors center. The directions available below will take...

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Keystone Safari

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Park Info: Parking: There is lots of free parking available at the entrance to the park. The directions available below will...

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  • Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park
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Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park (OH)

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Trail / Park Info: Parking: There is lots of free parking available at the entrance to the park. The directions available...

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Penn's Cave Exit
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Penn’s Cave and Wildlife Park

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Tour Info: Parking: There is lots of free parking near the visitor's center. Fees: $23 for adults, $13 for children from 2-12...

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Presque Isle - Lady Kate Boat Tour
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Presque Isle Boat Tours – Lady Kate

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Tour Info: Parking: There is Free parking available at Crystal Point near Perry's Monument. Fees: $18 for adults, $10 for children from...

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North Country Trail Kiser-Wagner Road Trailhead Toward Vermont

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Trail / Park Info: Parking: There are a few parking spots available along Kiser-Wagner road. I can only assume they are...

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Freedom Falls along Rockland Station Road in Kennerdell
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Freedom Falls & Rockland Furnace

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Falls Info: Parking: There is parking available along Rockland Station Road, but I must admit, some of the parking spots are...

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Scripture Rocks Heritage Park

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Trail / Park Info: Parking: There is lots of free parking available at the entrance to the park. There is...

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Fayette Station Road Tour – New River Gorge National Park & Preserve – (WV)

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Road Tour Info: A tour down the historic road used to connect Fayette to South Fayette in the era of...

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Clingmans Dome – (TN / NC)

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Peak Info: At 6,643 feet, Clingmans Dome is the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. It is the...

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