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Crescent Bay Overlook on the South Shore of Lake Arthur at Moraine State Park.

Exploring Moraine State Park in Butler County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - January 5, 2022 0

Moraine State Park is a 16,725-acre recreational area located about an hour north of Pittsburgh in Butler County. Moraine State Park is named for its...

Collage of four photos from Poe Paddy State Park in Centre County, featuring colorful fall reflections along Penns Creek, a wooded campsite with a camper and truck, the park entrance sign surrounded by tall trees, and a rocky creekside view framed by golden autumn foliage beneath a blue sky.

Exploring Poe Paddy State Park in Centre County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - November 28, 2021 0

Poe Paddy State Park is a 23 acre recreational area in Centre County, located 4 miles east of Poe Valley State Park. Poe Paddy State...

Collage of four photos showcasing Poe Valley State Park in Centre County, including colorful fall reflections on Poe Lake with canoes in the foreground, a sandy beach filled with summer visitors, the rustic lakeside lodge surrounded by forest, and a quiet shoreline view framed by autumn foliage and blue skies.

Exploring Poe Valley State Park in Centre County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - November 27, 2021 0

Poe Valley State Park is a 620 acre recreational area in Centre County, approximately 17 miles east of State College. As the name implies, the...

Scenes from Hickory Run State Park in Pennsylvania.

Exploring Hickory Run State Park in Carbon County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - October 26, 2021 0

Hickory Run State Park is a magnificent 15,990-acre recreational area in the western foothills of the Pocono Mountains. Featuring more than 40 miles of hiking...

Exploring Shawnee State Park in Bedford County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - September 28, 2021 0

Shawnee State Park opened to the public in 1951, and has been a magnet for tourists ever since! At the heart of the park is...

Taking in the scenery at Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County.

Exploring Parker Dam State Park in Clearfield County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - August 26, 2021 0

Parker Dam State Park is a 968-acre expanse in Clearfield County featuring a tranquil lake, a beach area, scenic vistas, and miles of hiking...

Exploring Presque Isle State Park by boat on the Lady Kate.

Taking the Lady Kate Boat Tour at Presque Isle State Park

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - August 6, 2021 0

Taking the Lady Kate Boat Tour the most unique way to explore Presque Isle State Park in Erie! Sure - you can hike it, bike...

Scenes from Presque Isle State Park in Pennsylvania.

Exploring Presque Isle State Park in Erie

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - August 5, 2021 0

Presque Isle State Park in Erie is Pennsylvania's most-visited State Park, with over 4 million people a year venturing onto this sandy peninsula that...

The best things to see and do at Kooser State Park in Somerset County Pennsylvania

Exploring Kooser State Park in Somerset County

PA State Parks Rusty Glessner - July 7, 2021 0

Kooser State Park occupies 250 wooded acres along Route 31 in Somerset County. Initially constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's, the focal...