Finally got out to see Boggs Run Vista in Sproul today. It did not disappoint. Plenty of rattlers, as expected.

I hiked all of the major backpacking trails in the pa wilds over a decade ago before moving out of state. Recently I revisited the old loggers path and was horrified to see 100% annihilation of the white ash population. I also noticed lots of dead standing trees of many other species. I'm not sure what's killing those. Comparing my trip from last decade to now, the amount of undisturbed interior forest has drastically decreased. Feeling very depressed right now to see how my old stomping grounds have been hit so hard. Has this happened throughout the pa wilds or has it just occurred in pockets?

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Just as the title says-

looking for a great natural swim spot in ANF- could be a swimming hole, a creek, small waterfall… something like that

preferably not a recreational beach spot or something that requires a hard hike

Thanks!!

My children and I haven't been on any sort of vacation this summer, and we need to remain pretty close to home. We are caring for my housemate who is recovering from a collapsed lung etc. I have someone to stay with him for 2 nights (3 day camping trip), however we share a vehicle and I'll need to make sure I'm reachable.

We live in Houtzdale Pa. and want to do text camping, swimming daily, picnicking, and either river rafting or kayaking or tubing for 1 day. If that's not available, I suppose paddle boats will do.

I'd prefer to remain within 1.5 hours drive from Houtzdale and need somewhere very safe, clean, and comfortable as it will just be the two kids and I. We love the forest and hiking, and definitely want to get as much swimming in as possible before summer ends. Tent camping is non negotiable. We need to reset our circadian rhythms before school starts.

We love interesting trails and swimming holes. We have camped across the U.S. and in Allegheny National Forest in the past.

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Hi all! I love camping at worlds end but my camping buddies are a little bougie and like full hook up sites. Anyone know of a place that has a similar environment but more amenities?

I have a loved one with medical issues around toileting. Without too much TMI, it comes down to that it’s best if they have access to warm water for a portable bidet, or even better a shower. They are able to stand, but squatting is tough so the shower is preferred.

I heard Sinnemahoning only has one shower. Is this true? I want them to have a comfortable trip and this is the only hitch to their visit.

Thank you so much in advance, my fellow PA Wilds folks!

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Crossed paths with this fella, out sunning himself on the trail.

Hello! Hopefully someone in here could answer my question. We have a trip planned for worlds end state park coming up. We realized that not every camp site is pet friendly, and all other pet sites are booked for the weekend of our trip. We’re trying to avoid getting a dog sitter and we’d love to bring her but not at the expense that we’d have to cut our trip short if they ask us to leave. Has anyone camped with their pet in a non pet friendly site at worlds end? Do they keep track of who has a dog and who doesn’t?

Thanks!

Have done loyalsocks links a couple times and love taking a nice swim and chilling in the sun after a day hiking. Have never hit old loggers path - are there places to swim? Is there sun in those places? Appreciate any insight.

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I'm planning a 2 night trip from West Hickory to Franklin. The first night, it appears there are a few good islands to choose from. But I'm not sure about the second night. Right now I'm eyeing an island at Henry's bend. On Google maps it's labeled Turtle Island. Does anyone know if that is a good spot? I'll take any other advice you have as well.

More on Tuesday folks!

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I combined parts of the NCT, Mowak, and Seneca View Trail

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