If you plan to visit Cuyahoga National Park in Ohio but would like RV hookups while you camp, West Branch State Park is a great overnight spot.
Category: State Parks
Ready for a state park adventure? Here are the parks we’ve visited, including campground maps, hiking maps, and helpful details.
Looking for a particular park? Use the Search area on the right side to see if we have a Trip Report for it.
Trip Report: Hyner Run State Park in Pennsylvania
Hyner Run State Park in the PA Wilds has scenic views & a cozy campground – plus even more scenic views are just a few miles away at Hyner View State Park!
Trip Report: Sinnemahoning State Park in Pennsylvania
Deep in the Pennsylvania Wilds, Sinnemahoning State Park has a quiet, remote (read: no cell reception) campground and scenic, mostly flat hiking trails.
Trip Report: Shawnee State Park in Pennsylvania
Just west of Bedford in Schellsburg, Pennsylvania, Shawnee State Park features a large lake popular for kayaking and fishing plus 16 miles of hiking trails.
Pursuing Our Scoops – The Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail
#PursueYourScoops along the Pennsylvania Ice Cream Trail in three different regions this summer – you can even earn a t-shirt and ice cream bowl!
Trip Report: Poe Valley State Park in Pennsylvania
The ride may be rough to Poe Valley State Park (and Poe Paddy next door) in central PA, but the lake, river, and hiking are worth it for the weekend!
Trip Report: Fort Macon & Hammocks Beach, NC
If you are visiting the Crystal Coast, Fort Macon and Hammocks Beach can help you step away from the busy beach scene, North Carolina State Parks’ style!
Trip Report: Kinzua Bridge and Sizerville State Park in Pennsylvania
In one weekend, you can stroll on an over-300-foot-high destroyed railroad bridge at Kinzua Bridge State Park, then overnight & take a few challenging hikes at Sizerville State Park in Pennsylvania.
Coming Attractions: State Parks on the Summer Schedule
This summer, we have more state parks on the schedule! Learn what pet-and-rv-friendly state parks our crew will be visiting.
Trip Report, International Edition: Road of 52 Tunnels in Veneto, Italy
Strada delle 52 Gallerie, or the Road of 52 Tunnels in Veneto, Italy, is an incredible (& incredibly challenging) hike packed with history & amazing vistas!
When 3 Becomes 5: Our Top 5 PA State Parks To Visit
We heart Pennsylvania State Parks! Which are definitely worth the visit? Our travels this year have us updating our Top 3 PA State Parks List to Top 5!
Trip Report: Rocky Gap State Park in Maryland
Rocky Gap State Park in Maryland is an interesting blend of rustic & modern surroundings- including well-kept trails, a golf course & a casino!
Trip Report: Greenwood Furnace State Park in Pennsylvania
Right in the middle of PA, Greenwood Furnace State Park has a little history, hiking, and wildlife- a perfect combination for an RV weekend.
The Ark Project
Traveling down Route 68 in Maryland, you can’t miss seeing The Ark Project! How did it come to be and when is it expected to be finished?
Trip Report: Austin Dam, PA
If you are traveling through north central Pennsylvania, Austin Dam Memorial Park along Route 872 in Potter County is an interesting pit stop for you & your crew.