Lizard Adventure Blog

Elk are truly majestic animals, and they're really big! Cows weigh about 500 lbs and Bulls can weigh up to 700 lbs.Since elk populations move frequently, the best ways to find elk are to drive or hike throughout their range. Purple Lizard's newest map,Moshannon-Quehanna, highlights hundreds of miles of roads and trails in the heart of elk country.

There are a lot of dirt roads in Monongahela National Forest that are worth exploring. For that matter, many of the paved roads are also unique driving experiences. Camping options abound at the National Forest campgrounds or the Dispersed Camping Areas, as well as the simple fact that you are allowed to pull over and camp at many other spots within the forest. There are some rules on this – you can’t do that everywhere – but we’ll tell you about some of our favorite routes on the northern side of this Lizard Map.

Shenandoah National Park is a camper's paradise, offering a variety of campgrounds, each with its unique charm - and fall is the perfect time to explore the grandure of this gorgeous national treasure. Don't wait – grab your camping gear, your Purple Lizard Maps, and immerse yourself in the beauty of Shenandoah this fall. Your adventure awaits!

As autumn fully arrives, outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers relish in the arrival of fall's vibrant colors, the crisp mountain air, and the sense of wonder and excitement that this season can bring.

To make the most of this magical (and often short!) time, look no further than Purple Lizard Maps and our specially curated map packs, designed to unlock the treasures of the great outdoors to make planning your adventures easy and fun.

Outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, we're thrilled to announce the latest addition to the Purple Lizard Maps collection: the Deep Creek Lake - Savage River State Forest Map. As an award-winning outdoor recreation map company, Purple Lizard Maps continues to set the standard in cartography with this exciting new release. Get ready to explore one of Maryland's most stunning outdoor playgrounds with a map designed to inspire your next adventure!

Purple Lizard Maps gives some insight on what it takes to create a recreational map of the highest quality.

There’s no better place to immerse yourself in nature than Shenandoah National Park. With its lush forests, breathtaking vistas, and cascading waterfalls, Shenandoah is the perfect destination for adventure!

In the fall of 2022, I opened up myPurple Lizard Bald Eagle State Forest Map and saw that I had completed a ten-mile section of the Mid State Trail. I said to myself, “Well what the heck, may as well hike the whole thing.” I started doing some research on the trail and coming up with a game plan. The 322-mile footpath is typically thru-hiked in about 30 days. With being a single mom and having a career, I couldn’t disappear for that long. I set a goal of finishing the trail before my 40th birthday.

Meadow Run Trail is one of our favorite trails in Ohiopyle State Park. It has it all: woods, rocks and water, as it takes you to crazy big climbing rocks amidst giant rhododendrons, then to lots of access spots along Meadow Run where you'll find wading pools and waterfalls. Hiking, climbing, fishing, sightseeing and playing in the pools of Meadow Run are what you'll find along this short loop trail.

We finished our first Maryland Lizard Map! This map covers a huge chunk of Garrett County, Maryland, including Deep Creek Lake and adjacent parts of West Virginia. This comprehensive map features public lands, boating access, trail systems, and more. Perfect for any outdoor recreation enthusiast!