The Best Time to Visit Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is beautiful year round and experiences all 4 seasons, so the answer depends on what you’re interested in doing. During the winter, you can participate in fun winter adventures such as snowmobiling and skiing.
Spring is a great time to spend time outside before things get too hot or crowded. You can bike the Great Allegheny Passage, visit the Mason-Dixie Wine Trail, explore the covered bridges of Lehigh Valley, and more.
In the summer months, cool off with water activities such as white water rafting in Ohiopyle or kayaking at Black Moshannon State Park.
The fall offers opportunities to enjoy fall foliage and some of the best places to chase leaves are Allegheny National Forest, Pine Creek Gorge and the Heritage Rail Trail.
Overall, you can’t go wrong with when to visit. But if you want to hike, I most recommend visiting in the summer or fall.
Pennsylvania Travel Resources
Heading to Pennsylvania soon? Here are some resources to help you plan!
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If you're hiking in Pennsylvania, I recommend the All Trails Plus Membership! This will allow you to download offline maps and take advantage of other features that will help keep you safe.
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The mosquitoes can be ruthless if you visit Pennsylvania in the summer. Make sure to pack insect repellent.
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Search for hotels in State College or Pittsburgh on Booking.com
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Compare rental car prices in State College or Pittsburgh on Discover Cars
Pennsylvania Travel Guides
Read my outdoorsy travel guides for Ohiopyle and State College to plan an epic Pennsylvania road trip!
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