Pennsylvania is a huge state with tons of forests (much like Massachusetts). Here are some places to explore in the Northern part of the state when color comes in first.
Pine Creek Gorge, or the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon as it’s colloquially called, is nestled in the Tioga State Forest. You can hike in and out of the gorge, but you can also hike along the Pine Creek Rail Trail inside the gorge too — talk about an amazing photo op!
For a scenic town getaway, visit the town of Jim Thorpe, nestled in the Pocono Mountains, and take a trip on the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway — a unique fall photo opportunity. Make the trip up for the town’s fall foliage festival!
Visit Bald Eagle State Park in Central PA for wetlands, lakes and hiking through the fall foliage. Or you can frame your fall photos in one of Rickett’s Glen’s 22 waterfalls (that’s right, 22!). For another waterfall experience, check out Bushkill Falls. Or, of course, you could hike Mount Minsi and say hey to Mount Tammany.
For an amazing fall cityscape, head to Pittsburgh and take the Duquesne Incline or drive up to the top of Mount Washington to see the city from above. While in Pittsburgh, check out Schenley Park and Frick Park, wooded city parks downtown where you can walk through the trees!