Lizard Adventure Blog
Seeking Purple Lizards At Smoke Hole, Seneca Rocks, and Spruce Knob, WV
The Department of Adventure goes out to locate and map the most fun and unique locations surrounding Smoke Hole, Seneca Rocks, and Spruce Knob, West Virginia.
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On the Trail with HiiKER: Purple Lizard Maps Digital Partnership
We are proud to announce that we are the first ever US Partner for HiiKER, bringing together two organizations with a shared commitment to quality and adventure.
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May 29, 2024
Unlocking the Great Outdoors: The Best of Both Worlds with Purple Lizard Maps
Next time you plan an outdoor escape, consider the synergy of combining Purple Lizard Maps and Digital Purple Lizard Maps on HiiKER or Avenza.
Digital plus real world maps offer the best of both worlds, ensuring that you can immerse yourself in the artistry of "real-world" maps while benefiting from the digital navigation.
Your best adventure begins here, where exceptional cartographic old world tradition meets cutting edge design technology to create the ultimate outdoor exploration experience.
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Purple Lizard's Pennsylvania Statewide Outdoor Recreation Map: Elevate Your Adventure Plans
Calling All Outdoor Enthusiasts - Your Pennsylvania Outdoor Recreation Planning Map Has Landed!
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Jan 6, 2024
Gearing Up For A Winter Adventure
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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Six Mile Run South: A Winter Day Hike In Moshannon State Forest, PA
Get outside to enjoy evergreen trees while discovering trails near Black Moshannon State Park! Snow or no snow? Doesn't much matter! It's always a great time to grab your Moshannon Lizard Map and follow along on a short adventure along Six Mile Run that includes green leaves and clear streams all year long - and often a beautiful winter blanket of snow!
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Fat Snow Biking - Winter Adventure on Wheels
Whether exploring forest roads, crushing bike-friendly trails or cruising down the neighborhood lane, fat biking in the winter is a great way to stay active and enjoy the outdoors.
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Caught In The Hook: Pennsylvania's Largest Natural Area
What exactly is a designated Natural Area? The goal is to allow nature to take its course as it would without human interruption. Rather than being managed by humans, the State allows these lands to mature and regenerate naturally. To support this goal only exploring on foot is permitted: there is no camping, campfires, bicycles or horses allowed in a designated Natural Area. All motorized vehicles are restricted to the borders and roads around the area. Only day hikers can explore within the borders. The Hook Natural Area, found on our Bald Eagle Lizard Map, is PA's largest Natural Area and offers many opportunities for a great adventure.
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Winter Adventure Getaways in Moshannon State Forest, PA
Winter is very unpredictable in Pennsylvania, regardless of what that silly rodent thinks about his shadow. Some seasons we see a week of substantial snowfall, followed by a warming trend that feels like spring, but we know it's too early... or is it? You can take advantage of these winter/spring/winter conditions and enjoy what Mother Nature offers by considering all the things you can do in Moshannon - ski, snowshoe, hike, bike, or just hang out in a sweet cabin for the weekend!
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Nov 22, 2023
Plan a Festive Holiday Outdoor Adventure
Enjoying the outdoors with friends and family is a great way to celebrate the holidays! Add some outdoor adventure to your family traditions this year.
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Four Fall Adventures in Pennsylvania
Looking for a fall fix? Here are four PA Fall adventure ideas to consider in Pine Creek, Rothrock, and Bald Eagle State Forest.
(updated 2023)
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10-mile Gentle Hiking Loop in Prime Elk Habitat: Quehanna Wild Area, PA
Follow along with us on a gentle, but remote 10-mile hike through prime elk habitat in Central PA. Besides a section of State Game Lands, this lovely loop is completely within the nearly 50,000 acre Quehanna Wild Area. This is the largest Wild Area in Pennsylvania, and is home to all of the best wildlife that PA has to offer: bear, deer, elk, bobcat, coyote, rattlesnakes, fishers and more. The two short climbs on this loop only gain about 100 feet of elevation and the classic Central PA rocks are non-existent.
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