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          15 Ways Purple Lizard Maps Make Every Adventure Better

          May 06, 2025 11 min read

          Purple Lizard Maps aren't just tools — they're gateways to adventure. Designed for those who truly value the outdoors, these award-winning maps offer the big picture, incredible detail, and real-world reliability that apps can't match. Explore 15 ways Purple Lizard Maps make outdoor adventures better — from field-verified accuracy and public land detail to elevation insight, local lore, and the unmatched big-picture view. Discover why award-winning Lizard Maps are the trusted choice for outdoor explorers.

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          Explore Deep Creek - Savage River with Purple Lizard Maps

          March 14, 2025 3 min read

          Outdoor enthusiasts and adventure seekers, we're thrilled to announce the latest addition to the Purple Lizard Maps collection: the Deep Creek Lake - Savage River State Forest Map. As an award-winning outdoor recreation map company, Purple Lizard Maps continues to set the standard in cartography with this exciting new release. Get ready to explore one of Maryland's most stunning outdoor playgrounds with a map designed to inspire your next adventure!
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          Sinking into Summer in Loyalsock

          June 17, 2024 5 min read

          Loyalsock is one of our go-to choices when we are looking for somewhere to unwind away from the world. There is something magical about this forest.  Perhaps it is the fact that "Worlds End" is literally a place name in this forest, or perhaps it's the fact that in the era of overstimulation with technology and news and. . . well everything, this is one of those increasingly rare, beautiful places where for the most part you won't have cell service.  
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          Gearing Up For A Winter Adventure

          January 06, 2024 4 min read

          Winter is a fantastic time for fun in the outdoors, but small mistakes can add up to big problems for explorers who aren't prepared for winter weather.
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          Winter Wonderland: Dolly Sods Wilderness, West Virginia

          January 06, 2024 4 min read

          Lizard seeker Eriks Perkons recently completed an overnight winter backpacking trip in Dollys Sods Wilderness Area, West Virginia. This was his first time exploring this area. Even though winter clouds and an oncoming winter storm blocked the vistas, he still had a great time! Read about his trip below.
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          Backpacking the Black Forest Trail in Pine Creek

          April 26, 2022 7 min read

          The Black Forest Trail is a Pennsylvania classic, and considered by many to be the most difficult trail in the State, even though it is relatively short at 44 miles and very accessible, located in Tiadaghton State Forest in the Pine Creek area, also known as the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon.
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          Loyalsock Trail - Finding Trust

          June 18, 2021 7 min read

          I held my breath with each up and down, stopping every so often to let out some tears. The creek was rushing and beautiful this morning. The sun was bright, the sky was clear, and the temperature was perfect. Approaching the finish, I couldn’t hold back the tears anymore. Before the last climb, I took one more glance at the water and smelled the pine that surrounded me. I will always belong out here. The forest took care of me this week, I will forever be thankful.

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