Relying on a topographic map and a compass to hike around the woods is an old school approach that works... Keep reading →

Hillman State Park is a largely undeveloped state park that offers trails and hunting near Burgettstown in northern Washington County.... Keep reading →

Geocaching is a treasure hunt where individual people, families or groups of friends can seek hidden things in Washington County,... Keep reading →

Cross Creek County Park – Washington County’s largest park – is mostly a public fishing lake. It also has playgrounds,... Keep reading →

Great Outdoors Month – a month of activities in June that encourages people to get outdoors more – has started.... Keep reading →

Waymarking is like a scavenger hunt – visiting interesting places other people have found or exploring new places. Hundreds of... Keep reading →

Trees are being planted for free along Washington County streams this spring as part of a concerted effort to plant... Keep reading →

Recreational uses, fishing and drinking water are affected by the quality of the water in Washington County’s 2,000 miles of... Keep reading →

Several trails and state parks in the Washington County area are set up for cross country skiing, which grew in... Keep reading →

See the historic Mon Valley on the Greene River Trail in Greene County, PA. View the remains of former coal... Keep reading →

A leisurely walk. A run. Day hike. Bike ride. Horse ride. Cross country skiing. The Panhandle Trail in northern Washington... 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 →

Dutch Fork Lake, situated in the rolling hills of western Washington County, offers outdoor recreation surrounded by forests and farms.... Keep reading →

People are walking more. It may be time for a longer walk – a hike. Keep reading →

A proposed new hiking and walking trail could pass through 22 states. Its route may include Washington County. At 14,000... Keep reading →

Along with improving drinking water and reducing flooding, healthy waterways can boost property values and lead to recreational areas where... Keep reading →

The Montour Trail – one of the longest suburban trail systems in America – travels 23 miles through northeastern Washington... 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 →

For many people, better health starts with walking regularly. Here are places to walk in Washington County, PA. Keep reading →

Washington Park offers baseball and softball fields, regulation tennis courts, playgrounds, picnic areas, spacious pavilions, a swimming pool, historic buildings,... Keep reading →

Canonsburg Lake is a 76-acre recreational lake located 20 minutes northeast of Washington, PA by car. It is a popular... Keep reading →

Mingo Creek County Park is a large regional park filled with trails, birds and wildflowers, playgrounds, picnic shelters, a ball... Keep reading →