During my summer at Lafayette, I had to find something to do. Instead of being suffocated by boredom, a buddy of mine took me on a season-long journey around their hometown of Easton. Let me share a little of this unforgettable summer with you.

It’s a shame that most students will go all four years at Lafayette and never once explore the city of Easton. Calling it a city seems a little out of place- it’s much more than that.

In downtown alone, there are 4 sections: Historic downtown, the West Ward, South Side, and College Hill. Outside of downtown, Easton has three boroughs. Yes people, boroughs; Easton has boroughs: Glendon, West Easton, and Wilson. And alongside those three boroughs are three more townships: Forks, Palmer, and Williams. So altogether Easton has a city, three boroughs, and three townships. That’s a lot. Almost 30,000 people call Easton home. That’s like the population of Lafayette (around 2,500) times 12.

There’s a lot to do in Easton. No longer can one use the “nothing to do” excuse. For real, Easton has literally been in existence since before the Revolutionary War even started. The Declaration of Independence was read here. Just because there aren’t many large or flashy landmarks to draw millions of visitors doesn’t mean that the landmarks aren’t there, you just have to look for them. Good thing I had a tour guide.

Now for one of the reasons I decided to start this biweekly (or so) segment: Gollub Park. Nestled right behind Lafayette in Forks Township, on 1300 Paxinosa Road, is the beautiful Gollub Park peak. Here’s a shoot taken at the peak, looking down at the Delaware River.

Officially, the peak is called St. Anthony’s Nose. Pretty breathtaking right? And this is just the peak in the summer, when all the bushes and trees have already grown around it. In the fall (coming up soon!), the peak is ten times as breathtaking. In all its red, orange, and yellow fierce glory. Not to mention with the trees gone, you’ll be able to look straight down over the peak- if you're brave enough. Just remember a jacket, it can get chilly up there.

This little Easton gem is less than a 5 minute drive from Farinon and about a 40 to 45 minute walk, depending on how fast of a walker or runner you are. Make the trip up there sometime, alone or with friends; it’s worth it. Go on up on your smoke break or make a half-day mini hiking trip out of it. The Gollub view is especially beautiful around dawn and at sunset, just chose your preference.

Mountain peaks aren’t all Easton’s got hidden away. Coming in the next articles will be more mountains, trails, tucked away buildings and secret spots than you’ll have time to visit in one semester.

Eager for more gems but don’t want to wait? Feel free to reach out.

all the best,