Sweat and Steel: Exploring WilkesBarres Industrial Past through Exercise

If youre looking for a workout that captures the heart of WilkesBarre, PA, look no further than its history. This Rust Belt city was once a hub of industry and manufacturing, producing everything from coal to locomotives. Today, that legacy lives on in the citys robust fitness scene.

For starters, theres the Kirby Park Fitness Trail (301 N River St., WilkesBarre), which winds through 2 miles of wooded terrain along the Susquehanna River. The trail features exercise stations where visitors can do pullups, situps, pushups and more while taking in views of the river and surrounding hillsides. It also passes by the iconic concrete arches of Market Street Bridge a nod to the citys past as a bridgebuilding mecca.

Another mustvisit spot is Seven Tubs Nature Area (Rt 115 & Fireline Rd., Wilkes Barre), an outdoor wonderland featuring seven potholes carved into rock formations by glacial meltwater over thousands of years. Visitors can hike up to 5 miles along trails that wind around waterfalls and through lush forested areas.

Those seeking something edgier might want to check out NEPA CrossFit (1194 Highway 315 Blvd., Plains). This gritty gym offers highintensity workouts designed to make even seasoned athletes sweat buckets. And with its location just outside WilkesBarre properat one time part an industrial powerhouseNEPA Crossfit serves as homage both rust belt toughness but also resilience necessary come back strong after times have gotten tough.

Finallyno trip would be complete without visiting Mohegan Sun Pocono Mountains Casino Resort Arena(1280 PA315 #2A) home base for AHL Penguins minor league Ice Hockey team known not only quality of play, but also for its tough style. Walk around the arena, or take one of their tours to experience history with a touch of local flair.

Of course, no discussion about WilkesBarres fitness scene would be complete without mentioning the Wyoming Valley River Area (WilkesBarre Township). This expansive recreational destination includes more than 50 miles of trails along both sides of Susquehanna River perfect for walking, hiking and biking enthusiasts aliketo soak up all that this bluecollar town has to offer in terms of exercise and relaxation.

So whether you prefer running through rustic forests or hitting an older styled ironclad gym while visiting NEPA, theres something for every type workout here in WilkesBarre that reflect what it means to work hard and show resilience over timeone movement at a time.

Websites:

https://www.luzernecounty.org/news/1973/kirbyparkfitnesstrail

https://www.dcnr.pa.gov/StateParks/FindAPark/RickettsGlenStatePark/Pages/default.aspx

https://nepacrossfit.com/

https://seventubsnaturearea.business.site/

http://mohegansunarenapa.com/

Twitter handles:

@NEpacrossfit

@MoheganSunPocono