I love hiking in early to mid-spring, when those fleeting, magical spring ephemeral flowers — like trillium, bloodroot, and Virginia bluebells — pop up to gobble the sun before the forest canopy fully leafs out.  

Hikers should know that hunting on Sundays is now legal in Pennsylvania, so it's vital to wear blaze orange when hiking during hunting season.

Hiking through meadows is a great way to see wildflowers, butterflies, and birds.