Exploring the Abandoned Cresson State Prison

Philadelphia, PA - This may be the perfect place to start if you've ever wanted to explore a former state prison.  Built in 1917 as a tuberculosis sanitorium, Cresson State Prison is a vast facility with various ancillary services. You'll find Tudor-style buildings, as well as modern industrial-style structures. Inside, you'll find chains-link fences and numbers.

Exploring Wolf Rocks Overlook in the Forbes State Forest

Philadelphia, PA - A popular hiking spot in the area, Wolf Rocks Overlook offers spectacular views of the surrounding landscape. It is a 150-foot cliffside with lush foliage in spring and brilliant color in early November. You can enjoy the view of Ligonier, the PA Turnpike, and Donegal; there are many places to sit and enjoy the sights. While at Wolf Rocks, you should also explore the Wolf Rocks Loop trail. It adds about 0.3 miles to your hiking adventure and offers a change in scenery.

Exploring the Abandoned Bayless Paper Mill in Potter County

Philadelphia, PA - For an interesting and unique nature experience, explore the ruins of the Bayless Paper Mill in Potter County. The 0.8-mile white-blazed trail starts at the campground near the paper mill ruins and follows the right side of Freeman Run downstream. The trailhead is located at the Austin Dam Memorial Park in Potter County. The park provides a trail map and information about the abandoned paper mill.