The wedding venue is located on Bear Run Nature Reserve. The Reserve offers hiking trails, backcountry campsites and opportunities for hunting and fishing. Bear Run Nature Reserve provides the setting for Fallingwater, designed for the Kaufmann family of Pittsburgh by architect Frank Lloyd Wright. The Reserve is 5,100 acres and many of the trails are rugged and purposely managed to have minimal impact on the surrounding landscape. Be prepared by reviewing Reserve information at the trailhead. There is no cell phone service in the Reserve, so take photos of maps and save to your cell phone ahead of time if you plan on wandering far. Wear sturdy boots or shoes and bring plenty of water.

Fallingwater is inscribed as one of 24 UNESCO World Heritage sites in the U.S. and is listed along attractions including the Pyramids of Egypt, the Great Wall of China and the Taj Mahal. If you want to do a tour, we would recommend booking one immediately because they book up for the fall season very quickly. This is located 1 mile from the wedding venue (approx. 3 minute drive.)

Ohiopyle State Park is one of our favorite places to go. The views are spectacular! It is the biggest State Park in Pennsylvania at 20,500 acres. The town of Ohiopyle is located within the park and has tons of options for outdoor activities. Activities include: whitewater rafting, family-friendly river floats, kayaking, canoeing, biking, mountain biking, hiking and camping just to name a few. Ohiopyle State Park is located 2 miles from the wedding venue (approx. 3 minute drive).

Photo by Jon Otte

The Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail is more than 70 miles long and stretches from Ohiopyle State Park to the Conemaugh Gorge in Johnstown, PA. This is a great option for some beautiful sightseeing as there are many scenic overlooks.

Starting in Cumberland, Maryland and ending in downtown Pittsburgh, the Great Allegheny Passage is a 150-mile non-motorized trail that goes over valleys, around mountains, and borders alongside the Casselman, Youghiogheny and Monongahela Rivers. The trail follows old footpaths and railroad corridors through the wilderness. When paired with the connecting C&O Canal Towpath, you can travel by trail between Pittsburgh and Washington, D.C.

Photo: Jon and Patty riding a bike down the GAP Trail back in 2014. This is one of Danielle's favorite photos ever.

The Indian Creek Valley Trail has 10 miles of finished trail. It is fairly flat and paved with crushed rock. We have hiked the full trail many times and it is time-consuming, but really easy hiking. You can bike or walk the trail. The trailhead is located about 5.5 miles from the wedding venue (approx. 10 minute drive).

Fun Fact: This trail is the location of Willow's first frisbee catch!

Kentuck Knob is a Frank Lloyd Wright-designed home built in 1954 for the Hagan family, founders of the Hagan Ice Cream Company in nearby Uniontown, PA. It was sold in 1986 to Peter Palumbo who currently operates Kentuck Knob as a museum and tourist attraction. Visitors are permitted to tour the Hagan House and Kentuck Knob grounds 10 months out of the year (closed January and February). The standard tour is 45 minutes long. This is located 7 miles from the wedding venue (approx. 11 minute drive).

If you are into United States History this is a great place for you to visit. The battle at Fort Necessity in the summer of 1754 was the opening action of the French and Indian War. The park is open from sunrise - sunset most days of the year. They close for a few holidays, but that's it. This is located 12 miles from the wedding venue (approx. 20 minute drive).

Wright at Polymath Park is a collection of two Wright-designed houses and two houses by Peter Berndtson, a Wright apprentice. The Wright-designed houses, Mäntylä and the Duncan House, were saved from demolition and relocated to the property from other states. Tours run from March 22 - November 24, 2024, except on Wednesdays. This is located 22 miles from the wedding venue (approx. 30 minute drive).

Laurel Caverns is a 435-acre geological park featuring Pennsylvania’s largest cave. The cave contains over 3 miles of passages. The Laurel Caverns are located 20.5 miles from the wedding venue (approx. 34 minute drive).

We realize that this seems like a rather somber activity for a wedding weekend, but if you get the chance to visit the Flight 93 National Memorial you should take it. It is a surprisingly beautiful and uplifting place to visit. The story of the 40 passengers and crew that saved the U.S. Capitol from being attacked is absolutely amazing. The Park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset 7 days a week, 365 days a year. This is located 44 miles from the wedding venue (approx. 1 hour drive).

We have lived in Pittsburgh since 2013, so if you need suggestions for things to do and see please reach out to us. We have lots of good ideas for visitors! It is a 66 mile drive to Pittsburgh from our wedding venue (approx. 1 hour and 15 minutes driving).