Adventures in Pennsylvania

The 10 Best Hikes in Maryland (from a local)

Amanda Grace Apr 18, 2023 7 min read
The 10 Best Hikes in Maryland (from a local)

Growing up in Maryland, you learn from a young age how to love the outdoors. From the Appalachian mountains to the Chesapeake Bay, life in…

The Best Time to Visit Shenandoah National Park

Amanda Grace Apr 4, 2023 8 min read
The Best Time to Visit Shenandoah National Park

Sharing my favorite times to visit this iconic park.

How to Plan a Trip to Swallow Falls State Park

Amanda Grace Jan 6, 2023 3 min read
How to Plan a Trip to Swallow Falls State Park

Living in Maryland my whole life, I think I was breaking some kind of rule because I had never been to Deep Creek Lake. For…

10 Ways Hiking Has Improved my Self-Confidence

Amanda Grace Jan 6, 2023 8 min read
10 Ways Hiking Has Improved my Self-Confidence

My Story There was a time when I dreaded going on hikes. In my 20s, my boyfriend at the time loved to hike with his…

How To Plan the Perfect Trip to Janes Island State Park

Amanda Grace Dec 9, 2022 7 min read
How To Plan the Perfect Trip to Janes Island State Park

A complete guide to Janes Island State Park in Maryland. I’ve got camping tips, kayaking the water trails, sunset views, bugs to expect, costs, and…

How to: The Complete Guide to Achieving Your Goals

Amanda Grace Dec 2, 2022 6 min read
How to: The Complete Guide to Achieving Your Goals

Not to be too boastful, but I made this year my bitch. I set some pretty big goals and I smashed almost all of them.…