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Hiking Essentials

By: Pat Kobela, Guest Blogger

As individuals and families venture out into nature, during these COVID-19 times, Luzerne County, in Northeast Pennsylvania, offers miles of trails bringing you to scenic mountain vistas, up close to roaring waterfalls and thr...

Explore the Black Diamond

Towering trees, mountain views and the cool Lehigh River running below. Just like the sites along the way, the Black Diamond Trail through Luzerne County offers a little something for everyone. Whether you’re an avid hiker or biker, looking for ...

Top Trout Fishing Spots in Luzerne County

Pennsylvania is home to some of the best trout fishing in the world, with a variety of trout found in state waters. Here in Luzerne County alone, there are more than 90 lakes and 130 streams which is why so fishermen are hooked on this part of Northeast P...

Grab Your Sneakers & Get Ready to Run

By: Pat Kobela, Guest Blogger

Getting outdoors to stretch your legs can be an important part of any trip, whether you’re traveling for work or for fun. In fact, it’s practically a must with all the beautiful scenery across Northeast Pen...

Get on the Pizza Trail

Pizza is a staple in Northeast PA!  Just about every Luzerne County local has a favorite pizza place and will tell you no two are the same. Whether it’s with sweet sauce, fried dough or piled with peppers, served cold, round or square, ...

Exercise with a View

By: Pat Kobela, Guest Blogger

The Red, Green and Yellow Trails all begin at the parking lot of the Bear Creek Preserve on Route 115, approximately 5 miles past Pennsylvania Turnpike Exit 105.  This easy access area offers several trails t...

Easy-To-Reach Trail Leads to Beautiful View

By Pat Kobela, Guest Blogger

Bear Creek Preserve, located on Route 115 approximately seven miles past the Wilkes-Barre Exchange of the Pennsylvania Turnpike, is a quick reach for day hikers. With easy access the green and yellow trails, are accessible off ...

7 Reasons to Fall in Love with Luzerne County

By: Megan Filak

Sure we might be a little biased (obviously we really love Luzerne County!), but when it came time to write this blog narrowing down our reasons to just seven was pretty tough. So after some debate, discussion and passionate speeches here a...

Short But Mighty

By: Pat Kobela, Guest Blogger

We are fortunate to have several parks and a huge network of trails in Luzerne County, Northeast Pennsylvania.  Some of our trails have reputations as great leisure hikes, ideal to bring dogs, interesting flo...