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wandering_garry

Travel Blogger I USA & Beyond🌎
✍️👉🏻@tripsy_tales
📸👉🏻@garry_wanders
📍York, Pennsylvania 🇺🇸

POV: Life gets a lot better when you learn to BE N POV: Life gets a lot better when you learn to BE NONCHALANT. 😌🌍

Go where you want, do what makes you happy, make memories, and stop worrying so much about what everyone else thinks. ✨

Be present. Be yourself. Be nonchalant.

#nonchalant #maincharacter #travelholic #travellifestyle #mondaymotivation
🍂 POV: You found a little European-style town hidd 🍂 POV: You found a little European-style town hidden in Pennsylvania! 🇺🇸✨

Welcome to Jim Thorpe, PA, where charming historic streets, mountain views, colorful fall foliage, and scenic train rides come together for the perfect autumn getaway. 😍🚞

Whether you’re planning a day trip or a weekend escape, here’s what you shouldn’t miss 👇

📍 Things to do in Jim Thorpe, PA:

🚞 Ride the Lehigh Gorge Scenic Railway for beautiful mountain and river views.
🏛️ Explore the historic Asa Packer Mansion Museum.
🚋 Take a trolley ride and discover the town’s rich history.
🔐 Visit the Old Jail Museum.
🏘️ Wander through the charming downtown streets, local boutiques, and cafés.
🍁 Enjoy the fall colors and explore the surrounding scenic trails.

🍂 My tip: Fall weekends get busy, especially during peak foliage season. Arrive early, plan your parking in advance, and check train schedules and attraction hours before heading out!

📌 SAVE this reel for your next Pennsylvania fall adventure, and SHARE it with someone you’d love to explore Jim Thorpe with! ❤️

Follow @wandering_garry for more hidden gems, scenic escapes, and weekend adventures! 🌎🥾

#jimthorpe #jimthorpepa #fallfoliage🍁 #visitpa #fallvibes 

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I got hiking on my mind.🥾🛘 #fyp #hike #hiking #na I got hiking on my mind.🥾🛘

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Just about Good Times!🍁🏕️ #fyp #camping #nature # Just about Good Times!🍁🏕️

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Little motivation for you all!✨🌸😇 #fyp #travelpag Little motivation for you all!✨🌸😇

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This is how I convince my non-hiker friends!🥹 (And This is how I convince my non-hiker friends!🥹
(And sometimes they fall for it.🙊)

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If you want a German Oktoberfest experience while If you want a German Oktoberfest experience while in the USA, SAVE this one! 🍻🇩🇪

📍 Reading Liederkranz Oktoberfest, Reading, PA

One of the largest Oktoberfest celebrations in the area, with a full German festival atmosphere; beer gardens, German food, live music, flags, dancing, competitions, and plenty of people coming together with friends & family.💃🏻🍻

🍺 What to expect:
• Authentic German-style Oktoberfest atmosphere
• Multiple German & imported beers 🍻
• Bratwurst, pretzels, schnitzel & other German favorites 🥨
• Live music & German entertainment 🎶
• Stein-holding & other fun competitions
• Saturday parade & beer-tapping ceremony
• Family activities on Sunday
• Multiple entertainment areas throughout the grounds

📅 2026 Dates: Sept 30 – Oct 4
📍 143 Spook Lane, Reading, PA 19606

🎟️ Admission:
Wed $5 | Thu $10 | Fri $20 | Sat $20 ($10 after 6 PM) | Sun $5

🅿️ Parking tip: On-site parking is limited. Free shuttle parking is available from designated off-site lots, so check the shuttle options before you go.

The 2026 festival runs rain or shine, so grab your friends, put on your best Oktoberfest outfit and get ready for some serious German vibes! 🇩🇪🍺

#oktoberfest #readingpa #pennsylvania #paevents #visitpa 

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Happy October 1st! 🍁 📍York, PA #october #fallvib Happy October 1st! 🍁

📍York, PA

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Always believe in God’s Plan!🕊️😇 #godsplan #belie Always believe in God’s Plan!🕊️😇

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Sometimes the best views are waiting beyond the po Sometimes the best views are waiting beyond the point where everyone else turns back. 🏔️🥾

📍Cucumber Falls, Ohiopyle State Park, PA

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Nature has the best healing powers. 🌸🌏 #travelpag Nature has the best healing powers. 🌸🌏

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Fall be Fallin’ ⛈️🌪️🍁🍂 📍Pennsylvania #noreaster Fall be Fallin’ ⛈️🌪️🍁🍂

📍Pennsylvania

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Sometimes you just have to go. Do it for the memor Sometimes you just have to go. Do it for the memories. Do it for the stories. ✈️🌎

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With Fall 2026 officially kicking in, here are the With Fall 2026 officially kicking in, here are the best spots in York County, PA to catch the fall colors.🍁🍂

Here are the top 5 spots to add to your fall itinerary:

📍 1. Farquhar Park
570 N Newberry St, York, PA 17401
🕐 6 AM–10 PM

📍 2. Nixon Park Nature Center
5922 Nixon Dr, York, PA 17406
🌿 Park grounds: dawn–dusk

📍 3. Reservoir Park
1647 Grantley Rd, York, PA 17403

📍 4. Rocky Ridge County Park
3699 Deininger Rd, York, PA 17406
🌳 Open dawn–dusk

📍 5. Lake Williams – William H. Kain County Park
Water St, York, PA 17403
🌅 Open dawn–dusk

🍁 Tip: Go on a sunny morning or around golden hour for the best colors and reflections.

📌Save this for your 2026 York County fall foliage hunt

So which one are you visiting first⁉️

#yorkpa #yorkcountypa #visitpa #fallinpa #pafallfoliage 

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Sukoon.✨😇🏔️ #fyp #travelpage #travelmotivation #t Sukoon.✨😇🏔️

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This hidden overlook in Pennsylvania feels like a This hidden overlook in Pennsylvania feels like a place most people drive right past. 🌄🌲

📍 Scenic View Overlook Tower, Laurel Hill State Park, PA

Perched above the Laurel Highlands, this overlook gives you beautiful 360° views of the surrounding mountains. The wildflower meadow around the tower makes the whole place even more special. 🌼⛰️

✨ What to know:
🥾 About a 0.5 mile walk from the parking area to the tower
🌅 Beautiful spot for sunrise & sunset
🌸 Wildflower meadow surrounding the overlook
🗼 Climb the observation tower for panoramic views
🎟️ Free to visit

📍 Parking: Scenic View Overlook Parking Area, near 118 Scenic View Lane, Rockwood, PA 15557

⏰ Hours: Sunrise to sunset
🚗 It’s about 10 minutes from Laurel Hill State Park’s main area

📌 Save this spot for your next Laurel Highlands adventure!

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This State Park is Pennsylvania’s best outdoor esc This State Park is Pennsylvania’s best outdoor escapes‼️🌲🌊

Welcome to Ohiopyle State Park, where waterfalls, mountain views, hiking trails, natural waterslides, and whitewater adventures all come together in one place.😍🚣🌊

Located in the Laurel Highlands, this massive state park has something for almost every kind of outdoor lover:

🥾 79 miles of hiking trails, including access to the 70-mile Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail
💦 Ohiopyle Falls & Cucumber Falls - Two of the park’s must-see spots
🌊 Natural waterslides at Meadow Run
🛶 Whitewater rafting & kayaking on the Youghiogheny River
⛰️ Baughman Rocks & Tharp Knob for panoramic mountain views
🚲 Great Allegheny Passage (GAP) - A 150-mile rail trail connecting Pittsburgh and Cumberland
🌿 Explore Ferncliff Peninsula and the beautiful scenery around the Youghiogheny River

📍 Address: 124 Main Street, Ohiopyle, PA 15470
⏰ Park hours: Open daily, sunrise to sunset. Day-use areas close at dusk.

🏕️ Camping: Kentuck Campground has ~200 campsites, including electric, tent-only & walk-to sites. You can also stay in camping cottages or yurts. Reservations recommended.

If you love hiking, waterfalls, camping and getting outside, save this one for your Pennsylvania bucket list! 📌

#ohiopyle #ohiopylestatepark #laurelhighlands #pennsylvaniahiking #visitpa 

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What if your next weekend getaway came with a lake What if your next weekend getaway came with a lake, a cozy cabin, campfire nights, and miles of trails? 🌲🏕️

You’ll find all of that at Laurel Hill State Park in Pennsylvania.

And if tent camping isn’t really your thing, these camping cottages are a great middle ground between being outdoors and having a little comfort.🏡

🏕️ Camping cottages
• Sleeps up to 5 people
• Electric lights & outlets
• Electric heat
• Screened-in porch
• Bunk beds
• Picnic table
• Fire ring & grill

💰 Camping: Around $48–$62/night for non-residents, depending on the season/day. The cottage shown in my video was $56/night.

🌊 Things to do
• Hike the park’s trails
• Spend time at Laurel Hill Lake
• Swimming at the beach during the season
• Fishing & boating
• Picnic by the lake
• Wildlife watching
• Visit Jones Mill Run Dam
• Explore the Hemlock Trail Natural Area

📍 Address: 1454 Laurel Hill Park Road, Somerset, PA 15501

⏰ Park hours: Sunrise to sunset daily. Overnight facilities follow their individual operating seasons.

📌 Nearby: Seven Springs • Kooser State Park • Ohiopyle State Park • Fallingwater • Somerset

✅ If you’re looking for a quiet Pennsylvania weekend surrounded by nature, save this one for later. 🌲

#laurelhillstatepark #pennsylvaniacamping #visitpa #pennsylvaniaisbeautiful #laurelhighlands 

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Hiking isn’t just about reaching the top, it’s abo Hiking isn’t just about reaching the top, it’s about stepping away from the noise, getting some movement in, breathing fresh air, and giving your mind a chance to slow down.🏔️🌲

🔻Here are a few benefits of Hiking:

🌲 Helps reduce stress
🥾 Keeps you active
🧠 Clears your mind
☀️ Gets you outside and away from screens
❤️ Gives you time to reconnect with yourself

Sometimes, you don’t need a vacation. You just need a trail, some fresh air, and a few hours surrounded by nature.

Take the hike. Your mind will thank you. 🌿🥾

📍Laurel Hill State Park, PA

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