Penelope Percival Travels

September 8, 2020

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail 128 ish to 131-Boston Loop Plus McKeesport

The loop allow you to go two different ways on the the Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail. The loop starts in Boston and loops back to Boston both ways have great sites but I love the one that goes by Dead Man’s Hollow. In the middle of the Loop, the trail goes off to McKeesport. So, we will leave the […]

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail 4 min read

September 7, 2020

Fall in Love at Fowlers Hollow State Park

Fowlers Hollow State Park is a beautiful little park in Perry County within the Tuscarora State Forest. It about 10 miles from the closest store so bring in anything that you might need with you. I loved the time that I spent here. It had this sweet smell to it. The little creek was just wonderful to dip my feet […]

Pennsylvania 1 min read

September 6, 2020

Take a Hike at Little Buffalo State Park

Little Buffalo State Park has most of my favorite things to do. It has a Covered Bridge, creeks, historical buildings: Tavern and Sawmill, and so much more. Dam, Lake, and Butterfly Garden I drove into the back of the park and it did not look like much so I was not all that excited. I was actually looking for a […]

Covered Bridges 5 min read

September 6, 2020

Journal ending 8/9/20-Sleeping with the Prince Charming

8/8/2020 Tonight I’m sleeping in my van and I have toads outside. It’s been a wonderful day and to have them nearer is just me even more fabulous. When I first heard them I was worried. I thought it might be a big animal out there. Boy are they loud. Today’s has been one of those just wonderful days. I […]

Journal Entries 1 min read

September 4, 2020

Journal 9/4/20-Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail-A Dream Delayed

So, I have 27 mile left to complete the Great Allegheny Passage Trail. I was so looking forward to completing the trail this year. Unfortunately, I will not be able to do it for a while. I went over the Michaux State Forest for a week and during that time, I fell down a bunch of stairs. I was at […]

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail 1 min read

September 3, 2020

A Russian Prince In Pennsylvania? Prince Gallitzin State Park, PA

Prince Gallitzin State Park is not my favorite park but I don’t think that it is the park fault. I went on Sept 1st but the trees were already turning color which made me feel that summer would soon be over. It was a sad day for me to realize that I needed to put out my coats and actually […]

Pennsylvania 5 min read

September 2, 2020

Covered Bridge in Huntingdon County, PA

Huntingdon County only has one Covered Bridge that was blessed to survive through the years. It is just across the street from the St. Mary’s Church. The Church is lovely as the bridge. The bridge has an area to park in but look out while you are stepping out of the car as I found this guy. Or at least […]

Covered Bridges 31 sec read

September 1, 2020

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail 126 to 128 Plus-Greenock to Boston

The trail in this section is mainly through people back yards. It is very pretty in places but it is more of a get through then anything else in most areas. But getting to Boston is well worth it. It has a great bar and grill, a visitor center, a gift shop, and a trail shop. Check out my next […]

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail 1 min read

August 30, 2020

A Pleasant Place Mont Alto State Park in Pennsylvania

Mont Alto State Park is the oldest park in Pennsylvania. It once housed a blast furnance which was build in 1807. The Mont Alto Railroad was would ship iron products to Chambersburg, PA but it would also bring visitors to the park for the day. The park once had a swimming pool, refreshment stands, a lot of hiking trails, and […]

Pennsylvania 2 min read

August 28, 2020

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail 120 ish to 126-Buena Vista to Greenock

I took this hike in April of 2020. It is full of little waterfalls, the Old Dravo Methodist Church Cemetery, the Dravo Camp Grounds, and it was a wonderful walk. This part of the trail is completely trail. There are no houses or other items except the Dravo Church Cemetery but no traffic. If you are planning on a place […]

Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) Trail 3 min read

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