The Fall Foliage At These 10 State Parks In Pennsylvania Is Stunningly Beautiful
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Out of the four seasons, fall seems to the the one that invites the most nostalgia… Summer’s swelter is over and it’s time to cozy up with scarves and pumpkin spice lattes. The best part of fall is the beauty of the changing leaves… and in Pennsylvania, we’re lucky enough to experience one of the most vivid fall foliage displays in the country. Here are some state parks where you can see the most vibrant colors.
Promised Land State Park, found in Pike County, was on the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and its Bureau of State Parks' list of "25 Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks."
French Creek State Park, located in the Hopewell Big Woods, has extensive forests, trails, and some locations on the National Register of Historic Places.
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This incredible shot of Bender Swamp really shows off the foliage at Tobyhanna State Park. The park includes the giant 170-acre Tobyhanna Lake. Part of the park is located on a former artillery range.
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Ricketts Glen State Park has 24 natural waterfalls and old-growth forest.
This is the largest state park in all of Pennsylvania!
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Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center offers programs for children and adults in things ranging from bird watching, to hiking, to nature photography.
Ridley Creek State Park is located close to Philadelphia and is a great escape for city slickers who need a breath of fresh air.
Colton Point State Park is on the west side of the Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania, officially known as Pine Creek Gorge.
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Ohiopyle State Park is one of the best places to go white water rafting or kayaking not only in the entire state, but on the entire Eastern side of the country.
The dam at Maurice K. Goddard State Park was constructed in 1971, and creates a lake which is a focal point to the park.
What other state parks would you add to this list? Do you have any interesting fall stories to share? Tell us in the comments below.
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