Hikes with Haley is a little corner of the internet where outdoor discoveries turn into visual stories — inviting you to slow down, wander with wonder, and fall in love with the magic waiting just off the beaten path. Follow along on Instagram @hikeswithhaley for moments of nature, rural charm, and inspiration to step outside and explore.

The outdoor spaces we have come to love are often inherited through friends and family, and the time they have taken to show us those cherished places. To the native Appalachians and those passing through, your curiosity has inspired this column. May these word-of-mouth points of interest inspire you to explore and be challenged to contribute. 

Haley is a Bedford, PA, native and entrepreneur. During business hours, she is the Manager of Communications & Development at Keystone Trails Association. “Amidst the chaos and the hustle and bustle of the daily grind, I mentally retreat to a network of trails behind my childhood home. The smell and scene are familiar, and I am smiling. Each season brings a new scene around each bend a discovery.”

Hikes with Haley is a little corner of the internet where outdoor discoveries turn into visual stories — inviting you to slow down, wander with wonder, and fall in love with the magic waiting just off the beaten path. Follow along on Instagram @hikeswithhaley for moments of nature, rural charm, and inspiration to step outside and explore.

Occasional articles will be published in partnership with the Bedford Gazette.

@hikeswithhaley