PA State Parks

If you're looking for the best things to see and do at Prince Gallitzin State Park, you're in the right place! Prince Gallitzin State Park is a 6,249-acre recreational area in Cambria County. At the heart...

Ole Bull State Park in Potter County is named in honor of Ole Bornemann Bull, a famous Norwegian violinist who toured the United States in the 1850s. In 1852, Ole Bull purchased 11,144 acres in...

Cook Forest State Park covers an 8,500-acre expanse across portions of Clarion, Jefferson, and Forest counties in northwestern PA. The park is named in honor of John Cook, the first permanent settler of European descent...

The Hiawatha Paddlewheel Riverboat cruise in Williamsport is a relaxing, hour-long sightseeing excursion up and down the West Branch of the Susquehanna River. Operating on the Susquehanna River since 1991, this simulated paddlewheel riverboat is...

If you're looking for the best things to see and do at Ohiopyle State Park, you're in the right place! I've visited Ohiopyle State Park more than any other state park in PA over the...

The 1,200-acre Keystone State Park in Westmoreland County is a great place for day-trips and family vacations year round! Featuring a beautiful 78 acre lake as its centerpiece, Keystone State Park provides an ideal setting...

Buchanan's Birthplace State Park is home to a large pyramid that marks the birthplace of the James Buchanan, 15th President of the United States. Located near Cove Gap in Franklin County, this 18 acre park...

The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) serves as both a park office and educational center, dedicated to teaching visitors about the unique 3,200 acres of Presque Isle State Park and the many different forms...

Laurel Mountain State Park is a 493-acre ski resort in Westmoreland County, donated to the state in 1964 by Richard K. Mellon. Started in 1939 as a private facility by Mellon and other wealthy Pittsburgh...

Canoe Creek State Park is a 911 acre recreational area 12 miles east of Altoona in Blair County. Canoe Lake, at 155 acres, is the focal point of recreation at the park and is open...