Read About Washington County
Covered bridges used to be indispensable for going places. Thousands and thousands of them were built from wood across the... Keep reading →
Interest in Halloween is growing. More people are expected to participate. Spending on Halloween costumes, decorations, crafts, accessories and jewelry... Keep reading →
This can be the summer to ride a horse, pedal a bike, rent a boat, go for a walk, see... Keep reading →
People can enjoy the outdoors in Washington County by participating in a handful of activities scheduled this year at Cross... Keep reading →
A variety of nature activities are scheduled through the year at Mingo Creek County Park. Some are for preschoolers or... Keep reading →
Wildflowers look awesome in the spring with their vibrant colors. They bring a fragrant smell. They’re also part of crucial... Keep reading →
Waymarking is like a scavenger hunt – visiting interesting places other people have found or exploring new places. Hundreds of... Keep reading →
Relying on a topographic map and a compass to hike around the woods is an old school approach that works... Keep reading →
Several trails and state parks in the Washington County area are set up for cross country skiing, which grew in... Keep reading →
Bird watching grew in popularity during the pandemic. It’s popular locally as birders can see a variety of birds in... Keep reading →
Trick or Treat is being held on Halloween for the second year in a row – Sunday, October 31, 2021.... Keep reading →
Apple cider, pumpkins, hayrides, corn mazes, Halloween movies, treats, ghostly tales, and even haunted history wait for people during the... Keep reading →
People are walking more. It may be time for a longer walk – a hike. Keep reading →
Getting a remote control model plane into the air and keeping it there is exciting for people who fly out... Keep reading →
Sure, you’ve driven to Washington County’s covered bridges – but what about the tunnels in the area? Washington County needed... Keep reading →
Riding a bike is a low-impact activity that’s easy on the knees and can lead to better health. Biking on... Keep reading →
Geocaching is a treasure hunt where individual people, families or groups of friends can seek hidden things in Washington County,... Keep reading →
For many people, better health starts with walking regularly. Here are places to walk in Washington County, PA. Keep reading →
Trick or Treat happens on Halloween in 2020! October 31st falls on a Saturday. It will be different because of... Keep reading →
Look at the stars during a Star Party at the Mingo Creek Park Observatory! Keep reading →