Jonathan Smith

I stumbled across this beautiful Suzuki Jimny parked at the Lowe’s on Union Deposit Road in Harrisburg, PA tonight. Antique tags and right hand drive! Absolutely beautiful condition. I bet this is a blast to drive!
#suzukijimny #jimny #suzuki

From the berry bush to the table — sourdough, butter, and blackberry jam from The Pond, thanks to my daughter’s baking and jam-making magic.
#harvest #sourdough #blackberryjam #breakfast

Sparks flying, tools buzzing—Friday night in the garage with Jim, making a trailer and memories.
#welding #friends #diy

Some photos leave you with more questions than answers. That’s my mom in the car, and I think that’s my older brother beside her. It might be a Mustang convertible, and maybe that’s military housing in the background. Probably late ‘60s.

A peaceful October evening in 2022 — golden light, calm water, and nature’s quiet reflection.
#sunset #pond #perrycountypa #pennsylvania #nature #reflection

There’s something deeply calming about watching a doe and her fawns wander by—graceful, quiet, and full of wonder. Nature at its most peaceful.
#deer #fawn #nature #wildlife #perrycounty #pennsylvania

Throwback Thursday to simpler times in western Perry County, PA. That’s my brother Tim proudly holding a trout, cousin Mike beside him, and me in front. We’re standing outside Grandma’s place—Bishop’s Store—where so many good memories were made.
#throwbackthursday #perrycountypa #pennsylvania

Locals just called it Red Rock. This striking red outcrop juts out into Shermans Creek in western Perry County, PA. It made the perfect swimming hole and fishing spot—deeper than most parts of the creek as it winds through the countryside.
#shermanscreek #perrycountypa #pennsylvania #nature

Buffalo in the pasture with moody clouds. Ickesburg, PA.
#buffalo #farm #bison #perrycountypa #pennsylvania

The Pennsylvania Turnpike enters the Kittatinny Tunnel, with the dry Gunter Valley Reservoir off to the left. A fun hike with a unique view of the turnpike tunnels.
#tunnel #paturnpike #guntervalley #troutrun #tuscarorastateforest #aerial #drone

Throwback to our October 2023 trip to Cape Henlopen. Cool weather, empty beaches, and peaceful nights under the pines. The sound of waves in the distance and Terry Pup by my side—can’t ask for more.
#swag #crashpad #capehenlopen #delaware #camping #beach #mansbestfriend

When it’s sweltering outside, I scroll back to cooler times. January 1996 dropped a massive snowfall — somewhere under there is my beloved ’86 Saab 9000 Turbo. What a ride!
#snow #winter #perrycountypa #saab #saab9000

Throwback Thursday to June 1960 in Blain, PA. This might be my mom, standing outside the school. I don’t know who the boy is, but this photo feels like a moment frozen in time.
#throwbackthursday #oldphoto #blackandwhite #history #perrycountypa

The creeks and rock formations of Loyalsock State Forest are reason enough to visit. This place is full of natural gems waiting to be discovered.
#loyalsock #loyalsockstateforest #pennsylvania #nature

Still revisiting moments from my September 2022 camping trip in Loyalsock State Forest. I believe this was Hunters Lake—stumbled upon it and paused to take in the stillness. The clouds, the reflections, the early autumn colors… it all spoke to my soul.
#loyalsock #loyalsockstateforest #pennsylvania

Not sure which vista this was at World’s End State Park, but the view—and that crisp fall air—made it unforgettable. 🍁
#worldsend #worldsendstatepark #pennsylvania #loyalsock #vista #fall

Tucked away in Loyalsock State Forest, the Hillsgrove Covered Bridge has stood since the 1850s, quietly spanning the Loyalsock Creek. I visited during a September 2022 camping trip—one of many beautiful spots to explore in this peaceful part of Pennsylvania.
#coveredbridge #loyalsock

Blackberry jackpot today! I picked a huge haul from just one patch. Something big has definitely been making a trail through there—and yes, a little blood was shed in the process. Worth it. 🖤🍇🌿
#blackberry #foraging #harvest #nature #berries #perrycountypa #pennsylvania

That evening was perfect—David made me a gin & tonic, and these three pups made me laugh as they gently took kibble from my hand, one by one. Just a guy, some snacks, and very good boys.
#mansbestfriend #laughter #happy #friends #baldeaglestateforest

Throwback Thursday! My older brother and I, hanging out in the living room watching TV in the 1970s—probably still black and white back then. That’s my dad’s reel-to-reel in the background. No smartphones, no streaming, just pure nostalgia and simpler times.
#throwbackthursday #family #nostalgia

A crisp fall day in Tuscarora State Forest—where the scent of fallen leaves fills the air and the quiet sound of a slow-moving mountain stream completes the moment. 🍂🍁
#fall #autumn #perrycountypa #pennsylvania #tuscarorastateforest

Yes, I’m going to say it—I’m ready for Fall. Bring on the crisp air, golden leaves covering the trees and forest floor, and the sound of wind rustling through the woods. A walk or drive through a Pennsylvania forest in autumn? That’s my happy place.
#autumn #forest #perrycountypa #pennsylvania

A drone view of the forest road leading to High Knob Overlook in Loyalsock State Forest. I booked a campsite to explore the area on September 30, 2022. A rain front was rolling in overnight, but I caught a stunning sunset just before the weather changed.
#sunset #loyalsock #loyalsockstateforest

Spotted this eastern box turtle in the tall grass—time to put the mower away. I’ve seen box turtles in this area over the years, and I don’t want to disturb their habitat. 🐢🌿
#easternboxturtle #boxturtle #turtle #reptile #nature #perrycountypa #pennsylvania

Sunsets hit differently deep in the valley of an old growth forest—where golden light barely breaks through the trees and falls gently on Stone Creek Road in the Alan Seeger Natural Area, Rothrock State Forest.
#sunset #alanseegernaturalarea #rothrockstateforest #pennsylvania #nature #outdoors

Revisiting shots from my camping trip to Loyalsock State Forest in September 2022. Grateful to Instagram for putting this hidden gem on my radar—definitely one for the must-visit list. 🌲💧📸
#LoyalsockStateForest #WaterfallWanderlust #loyalsock #CampingMemories #waterfall #fall #autumn

Throwback Thursday! I’m guessing this was taken around 1970—my older brother Tim pushing an old walking plow down the railroad bed toward the old station. Our grandparents had all kinds of old tools we loved to play with.
#throwbackthursday #perrycountypa #pennsylvania #family

Not the best perspective, but it’s all I had to work with. I stepped outside this evening as I noticed a bit of a glow after the rain had stopped. Such beautiful clouds tonight. I tried to capture the sunset but it literally disappeared within seconds.
#clouds #storm

As night falls over the valley, Stone Creek Road weaves through the old growth forest at the Alan Seeger Natural Area beneath a fading sunset.
#forest #alanseegernaturalarea #rothrockstateforest #sunset #pennsylvania #outdoors #nature

Snyder-Middleswarth Natural Area — where Swift Run winds through old-growth forest and peace finds you. A perfect pause while exploring Bald Eagle State Forest.
#snydermiddleswarthnaturalarea #baldeaglestateforest #park #snydercountypa #pennsylvania #outdoors #nature #conservation #naturalresources