Exploring This State Park In Pennsylvania Is The Definition Of An Underrated Adventure
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 09, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Sometimes we go looking for adventure, and other times it finds us. We can probably agree that it’s those unexpected adventures that stay with us, helping us to create memories we’ll share with friends and loved ones for years. If you happen to visit this sprawling state park, you’ll quickly realize you’ve stumbled upon an epic yet underrated adventure in Drums, Pennsylvania.
With 124 state parks and countless local and county parks in Pennsylvania, there's a pretty good chance that there are more than a handful that we've yet to discover.
Did you know that, until 2022, there were just 121 state parks? Three new Pennsylvania state parks opened that year.
If you don't live near Drums, you might not have heard of Nescopeck State Park, a 3,550-acre park that's brimming with natural beauty and a full menu of activities.
If you've already been to Nescopeck State Park, add it to your must-visit list this season. The landscape is absolutely breathtaking in all four seasons.
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While the park is day-use only, you'll find so much that you can fill every hour. The park is open from dawn to dusk daily.
Although it measures just nine acres, Lake Frances draws those who enjoy kayaking, canoeing, and fishing. The Pennsylvania state park is also home to Nescopeck Creek.
While kayaking and canoeing offer a unique view of the park, you can also get to know the landscape better on a scenic hike. Nine miles of trails wind their way through the state park.
Have you been to Nescopeck State Park? Do you agree that it promises an underrated adventure in Drums, Pennsylvania? Let us know in the comments! One of the best ways to explore our beautiful state is on a hiking trail. Check out some of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania on AllTrails.
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