A brand new map from a State College-based firm options the a whole bunch of state parks, forests, rail trails and whitewater locations throughout Pennsylvania, with a purpose of serving to individuals uncover the good outdoor.
Mike Hermann, founding father of Purple Lizard Maps, mentioned the inspiration for the brand new map got here from these forests, public lands and mountaineering trails.
“We could never find a decent map that actually showed all of that,” Hermann said. “We knew that was out there. Like a lot of our maps, it was a map that we wanted to make. It was a map that we felt could really showcase some of the amazing outdoor recreation opportunities that Pennsylvania holds.”
Hermann mentioned the statewide map was greater than three years within the making. And there have been some surprises.
“We had no idea there were that many rail trails,” he said.
Hermann says there’s still a demand for maps even in a time of online apps and GPS.
“We get so many lovely emails from people saying, ‘Gosh, I’ve used apps for years. And then I found your map and I see everything that I’m missing,’” he mentioned.
The undertaking obtained help from the Pennsylvania Environmental Council and the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation.