Ricketts Glen State Park Is One Of Pennsylvania’s Most Popular State Parks

What is another amazing state park to visit in Pennsylvania?

While we truly adore all of the state parks in PA, there's something extra special about Ohiopyle State Park. This state park in Western Pennsylvania sprawls across 20,500 acres, and its many natural features – from hiking trails to a natural waterslide – have earned it national attention, in fact! Recently, the editors at Travel & Leisure called Ohiopyle State Park the best state park in Pennsylvania, and we agree with their assessment. Why? Well, for starters, the whole family’s sure to find something fun to do and to love at Ohiopyle State Park, which boasts several gorgeous waterfalls. Nestled along the Youghiogheny River, Ohiopyle State Park offers quite a few water activities – whitewater rafting, kayaking, and fishing, for example. There are numerous waterfall swimming holes -- and on a hot summer day, you can even bring or wear your swim gear for a slide down Meadow Run Natural Waterslide! Read more about this superlative state park in Pennsylvania in this article.

How many state parks are there in Pennsylvania?

There are 121 state parks dotted across the great state of Pennsylvania, and believe us when we say that they are *all* well-worth exploring! But while some, like Ricketts Glen State Park, are widely known and believed, there are numerous others that remain stubbornly under the radar. Take Salt Springs State Park, for example. This state park in Pennsylvania is sprawled across more than 400 majestic acres of pure natural beauty. It's like something out of a fairy tale, with grand hemlock trees, rushing waterfalls, babbling brooks, and lots of winsome wildlife. The park, in fact, may just be Pennsylvania’s best kept secret... and you can read all about it here!