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Visit Mount Davis: the Highest Point in Pennsylvania
Mount Davis, at 3,213 feet elevation, is the highest point in Pennsylvania. Peak baggers from across the country visit this roadside spot east of Ohiopyle State Park in Forbes State Forest to notch their highest point belt, or whatever it is one does to lay claim to reaching the highest point (on a natural feature) in Pennsylvania. And then they get a little higher by climbing the observation tower.
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Planning Mid-Atlantic Spring Outdoor Adventure
Throughout the winter, the thousands of miles of state forest gravel roads are often inaccessible in the Mid-Atlantic Region. As spring thaw unfolds, outdoor adventurers of any speed can once again dive deeper into the forest to explore. Start planning your spring outdoor adventures with these tips today. Adventure is for every body!
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On the Trail with HiiKER: Purple Lizard Maps Digital Partnership
We are proud to announce that we are the first ever US Partner for HiiKER, bringing together two organizations with a shared commitment to quality and adventure.
Unlocking the Great Outdoors: The Best of Both Worlds with Purple Lizard Maps
Next time you plan an outdoor escape, consider the synergy of combining Purple Lizard Maps and Digital Purple Lizard Maps on HiiKER or Avenza.
Digital plus real world maps offer the best of both worlds, ensuring that you can immerse yourself in the artistry of "real-world" maps while benefiting from the digital navigation.
Your best adventure begins here, where exceptional cartographic old world tradition meets cutting edge design technology to create the ultimate outdoor exploration experience.
Trailblazing Cartography: Purple Lizard Maps Earns Top Industry Honors
What started as our founder Michael Hermann's vision to make the best outdoor recreation maps anywhere has come to life over the past three decades and Purple Lizard Maps is now a publisher of nationally recognized best in class recreational maps. For the latest news about Purple Lizard Maps awards and recognition, read on.
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Purple Lizard's Pennsylvania Statewide Outdoor Recreation Map: Elevate Your Adventure Plans
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Gearing Up For A Winter Adventure
Winter is a fantastic time for fun in the outdoors, but small mistakes can add up to big problems for explorers who aren't prepared for winter weather.
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Winter Wonderland: Dolly Sods Wilderness, West Virginia
Lizard seeker Eriks Perkons recently completed an overnight winter backpacking trip in Dollys Sods Wilderness Area, West Virginia. This was his first time exploring this area. Even though winter clouds and an oncoming winter storm blocked the vistas, he still had a great time! Read about his trip below.
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Six Mile Run South: A Winter Day Hike In Moshannon State Forest, PA
Get outside to enjoy evergreen trees while discovering trails near Black Moshannon State Park! Snow or no snow? Doesn't much matter! It's always a great time to grab yourMoshannon Lizard Map and follow along on a short adventure along Six Mile Run that includes green leaves and clear streams all year long - and often a beautiful winter blanket of snow!
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An ode to my favorite map
While I don’t necessarily remember the first time I picked up and actually used a map, I do know that I rely on maps regularly. There are too many places with unreliable cell reception to think our digital resources can guide us, unwaveringly. But, with a map in hand and a few other necessary supplies, we can be unstoppable.
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Fat Snow Biking - Winter Adventure on Wheels
Whether exploring forest roads, crushing bike-friendly trails or cruising down the neighborhood lane, fat biking in the winter is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.
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Caught In The Hook: Pennsylvania's Largest Natural Area
What exactly is a designated Natural Area? The goal is to allow nature to take its course as it would without human interruption. Rather than being managed by humans, the State allows these lands to mature and regenerate naturally. To support this goal only exploring on foot is permitted: there is no camping, campfires, bicycles or horses allowed in a designated Natural Area. All motorized vehicles are restricted to the borders and roads around the area. Only day hikers can explore within the borders. The Hook Natural Area, found on ourBald Eagle Lizard Map, is PA's largest Natural Area and offers many opportunities for a great adventure.
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