A few years ago, I took a series of solo trips to recharge my head and especially my soul. I visited numerous cities and got together with friends in their home areas, many getting to meet in-person for the first time. All of it was necessary and all of it was exhilarating.
On my way to Pittsburgh for hangs with two different sets of friends over the weekend, I got going early and took a seven-mile jaunt of more than 80 through a pristine mountain trail in the western-central area of Pennsylvania, the Laurel Highlands. It was a beautiful, if sweaty side trip ahead of dinner with my friend and her family at the famous Premanti Brothers in Pittsburgh’s Strip District, followed by a Pirates-Dodgers game that evening.
Here are handful of shots I grabbed from the Laurel Highlands, wondering when I’d ever get back to see more. Turns out they connect to the gorgeous falls and trails at Cuyahoga, which I hiked another time and another trip with the same friend. Funny how it goes, right?
–All Photos by Ray Van Horn, Jr.
Roads Lesser Traveled 
Lovely.
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Thank ya! It’s where I feel at peace.
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I so miss being able to hike. Still, I find nature does the same for me.
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Aww, hope you can figure a way sometime, but nature is therapy.
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What a refreshing journey.
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OMG yes…I passed all of four people that day. I remember counting, lol.
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Gorgeous shots, Ray. I need to remember this in case we get back to Pennsylvania. Happy spring!
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Thank you and yes, definitely drop this on your itinerary! Happy spring, guys.
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Looks like the best of N. America to me.
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I only got to see 7 miles, but it was exquisite and I hope to return and get more in!
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