CONTEST: Take a hike — we mean that in the literal sense.

The 2025 “Take a Hike” photo contest for the Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is underway. From now through September, take a photo while hiking in Cameron, Elk or Forest counties and enter it into the contest.

“If you want great places to hike and bike, our region is blessed with hundreds of miles of marvelous trails awaiting your exploration. From flat, leisurely rail trails to steep and rugged mountain routes offering year-round usage for hikers, mountain bikers, photographers, and others,” read a contest announcement from Visit PAGO.

Finalists’ photos for the contest period will be posted online with the four entries receiving the most votes winning the following cash prizes: First place $100, second place $75, third place $50, and fourth place $25.

To enter, complete the entry form and upload your photos at VisitPAGO.com/contest. The only requirements are that the photo meet the photo contest theme and must be taken in Cameron, Elk, or Forest counties.

“Our photo contests are very popular with travelers and locals alike. This contest offers people the chance to show off their photos highlighting the natural beauty along the many trails in the region,” said John Straitiff, executive director, Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau.

Anyone with questions should email info@visitpago.com

Photographs must include a detailed description of the location or action shown. Any question of

location outside of the PA Great Outdoors region will result in ineligibility.

Participants are welcome to submit photos that have been in previous contests. However, winning photographs are not eligible for submission in subsequent contests.