Pennsylvania is the Least Video Game-Obsessed State in America
Gaming is obviously a big deal across the world, but as it turns out, some U.S. states like playing video games a lot more than others. In fact, some states…
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Gaming is obviously a big deal across the world, but as it turns out, some U.S. states like playing video games a lot more than others. In fact, some states play almost two times as many video games as we here in Pennsylvania.
The site SolitareBliss.com has actually studied which states are the most video game-obsessed. "Games are a timeless source of entertainment, and they’ve had quite a boon in the past two years," they state in the study. "From board games making a major comeback to much-anticipated video games hitting the market, there are seemingly endless choices when it comes to playtime. There's something for everyone in the world of games; in fact, the Entertainment Software Association recently reported that 2 in 3 Americans play video games regularly."
To conduct the study, SolitaireBless.com asked more than 2,000 gamers across the country to tell them about their video gaming habits on phones, consoles and computers. As it turns out, gamers in Ohio, Michigan and Texas play the most each week.
As for Pennsylvania, the Keystone State is actually tied for the honor of being the least video game-obsessed state in the nation with an average of 10 hours spent per week gaming. About 72% of Pennsylvania gamers play video games at least once weekly, but only 34% play video games daily. Only 22% of Pennsylvania gamers have canceled social plans to play video games. Also, about 66% of Pennsylvania gamers have sacrificed sleep to play video games longer and 30% of Pennsylvania gamers have skipped a meal.
I actually recently got on the Steam bandwagon and signed up for an account. I'm already hooked. I really like playing Jackbox games, but it's a Hello Kitty racing game that has been giving me the feels. I feel like a kid again, just having fun and trying to get my Hello Kitty avatar to the finish line. If you're on Steam, add me here.
Pennsylvania has claim to a range of beautiful parks and outdoor areas that are a major tourist attraction for locals and those outside of the state. It's easy to find state parks, campgrounds and outdoor recreation areas throughout the state, which makes it simple to find outdoor things to do in Pennsylvania.
What makes Pennsylvania extra special is that many of its national parks are designated historical sites with outdoor activities, trails and more. Pennsylvania has a whopping 121 state parks, 19 national parks and seven National Heritage Areas. The very first Pennsylvania state park at Valley Forge opened back in 1893. It was given to the National Park Service for America's bicentennial in 1976. We apparently have lots of land, too, as Pennsylvania is the 33rd largest state, but only two states have more park land: Alaska and California.
For some more park trivia, according to the DCNR, the 121 state parks in Pennsylvania comprise more than 283,000 acres of land and employ more than 600 full-time and more than 1,600 part-time employees. Roughly 36 million people visit Pennsylvania's state parks each year. Admission to all Pennsylvania state parks is free, but you'll have to pay to use cabins and other special areas. The majority of the parks are open from sunrise to sunset, 365 days of the year. That said, make sure to check the park your visiting first to make sure they are open.
Even though winter is on the way, we still have a little bit of summer left, plus fall is a beautiful time to take a hike at a state park. I've even been known to go on hikes in the winter at state parks. The cold months can be beautiful with the white snow. Read on for 10 Pennsylvania state parks that will take your breath away. How many of these have you visited?
Ohiopyle State Park
https://pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com/camping/ohiopyle-state-park/r/campgroundDetails.do
