Enjoy the page first, then come back and click on this picture to find any rail-trail in Pennsylvania! Look under "Things to Do" "Outdoor Recreation".

"Blessed be the LORD God who daily loads us with benefits,
even the God of our salvation." Ps. 68:19

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Stuck inside?? Cabin Fever?? It won't be long now before you can get on your bike. In the meantime, put on some warm winter boots and go for a walk on your favorite trail. It's beautiful out there!!

Enjoy the pictures below and then check out the links toward the bottom of the page.

 Great Allegheny Passage
(Connellsville, Dawson, Myersdale, Frostburg) 

Garrett	restored Myersdale Station

Salisbury viaduct with wind mills in distance

Outside the "Big Savage Tunnel" on the way to Frostburg

Beautiful Presque Isle - a great trail!

 Canadian side of Niagra Falls

   

Butler-Freeport rail trail

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Pastor Paul & Karen love to get outside and enjoy the "Rails to Trails"
....and if the trail is far enough away, to stay in a State park.

 

We're blessed to have so many beautiful trails in Pennsylvania.
One of the longest is in our own backyard, starting at McKeesport and going the whole way to Washington, D.C.  Find a trailhead in most of the towns along the trail, get on it and head in either direction.  What you'll find is beauty, serenity, nature, and time to praise the God who created it.

Pastor Paul & Karen have biked every mile of the Great Allegheny Passage at one time or another.  This trail goes through towns like West Newton, Connellsville, Meyersdale, Frostburg, MD., through the beautiful Ohiopyle State park, Cedar Creek park, past long gone, but still visible remnants of coke ovens, once bustling mine towns and historical sites, across the Salisbury Viaduct, through the long "Big Savage tunnel" and all the while you're on one of the most beautiful, green trails anywhere. 

Some web sites for trails (not a comprehensive list, just some ideas):

Camping, Parks & Activities:

Web sites for state parks:  www.state.pa.us or
www.dcnr.state.pa.us

Web site for PA camping: www.Pacamping.com

Or join your local AAA at: www.aaa.com

Two great books filled with info on PA. outdoor fun:

Pursuits magazine - Pennsylvania outdoor activities

Pennsylvania travel guide  www.visitPA.com ask for a copy.

 NEED A LOT OF MONEY TO ENJOY THIS STUFF?

Nope. Our used pop-up cost us $350.00.  Bikes about $200-$300. (don't go too cheap on these, you're comfort depends on it!)  Most state parks are about 19.00 a night. The fun, relaxation, quiet time with the LORD and family building time -  PRICELESS!  

Some of the Baer's favorite trails: Ghost Town Trail in Dilltown (now goes the whole way to Ebensburg.) Heritage Trail in York, PA, crosses into Maryland. (We camp out at the beautiful Codorus State park.) Butler-Freeport Trail - lots of memories for us since we grew up in Freeport. Gettysburg-bike through this historical park! Lancaster-again just bike on the many Amish countryside roads. Allegheny River Trail (beautiful asphalt trail along the Allegheny river.) Samuel Justis Trail which takes you right to the Drake Oil well museum. (asphalt & great for homeschoolers!) Swatara Trail near Harrisburg-if you like to be in the middle of nowhere, you'll love this trail!) GrandCanyon/Pine Creek Trail - WOW! PA Grand Canyon. Camp at the state park in Wellsboro. Presque Isle in Erie is great fun! North Bend, W. Va. - long trail with tunnels and bridges.