Bald Eagle State Forest, PA, Fall 2024
Hyner View State Park at sunset
After days of winding through the rugged backwoods, I found myself at Bald Eagle State Park in PA, where I traded the tent for a log cottage and a few more creature comforts. The park is a blend of thick forests, sprawling lakes, and enough trails to get lost in a few times over. Early mornings were marked by mist lifting off Foster Joseph Sayers Reservoir, perfect for some moody shots that even the camera seemed to enjoy as much as I did.
From there, I made my way up to Hyner View, a killer overlook worth every switchback and steep stretch. Watching the sun sink below the Pennsylvania hills from that high point was surreal, as was seeing a few paragliders daring the drop. Nothing but a big sky and rolling green hills below – the kind of view that reminds you why you bother lugging a camera everywhere.
So here it is, a mix of rustic cabins, misty lakes, and grand views from the state’s best perches. Still can’t believe these spots are just tucked away off the highways.
