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Searching for the Promised Land? It's approximately 10 miles north of Canadensis in Pike County. Looking for the World's End? That's here, too.

In fact, these are just two of Pennsylvania's 117 state parks that offer a heavenly dose of family camping, swimming, biking, boating, fishing, and hiking.

But that's just the tip of the mountain. Pennsylvania's 4.5 million acres of public lands include the finest woodlands and natural areas in America. Our name itself means "Penn's Woods," and our public estate is just that—often mountainous and filled with a myriad of creatures, plants, and natural wonders.

And you're never more than 15 minutes away from one of our state parks, state forests, or game lands. We invite you to explore all the natural splendor that Pennsylvania has to offer.

 

  • Big Largemouth Bass

    Big Largemouth Bass
    Submitted By: Patrick Lagan
    I caught this one in Scotch Valley Lake. About 20 inches!! I think it weighed about 5 lbs.

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  • The LT-What a great weekender!

    The LT-What a great weekender!
    Submitted By: Mark Monroe
    My Brother-in-Law (Tom) and I have been talking for some time about a weekend backpacking trip on a solid...moderate trail. At 42 and 52 we knew we needed to consider our own endurance capabilities and stamina. We picked the Loyalsock Trail and found a real gem. Although this trail is challenging, it represents a great 18 mile hike from World's End State Park around Sone's Pond and then back to World's End on the Red (X) Link trail. Try this one if you are an experienced hiker!

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  • Kayaking Western PA

    Kayaking Western PA
    Submitted By: Jeff & Kym Christy
    Last year, at the age of 52, my wife and I, and friends started kayaking the streams, rivers and lakes of Western PA. We came across this old dam on Henry Run while kayaking the Clarion River this past Memorial Day weekend. There are numerous remote, scenic areas that can only be explored from the water, not to mention the relaxation experienced floating down a lazy stream. PA has stunning beauty if we just stop and look around.

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  • R V camping

    R V camping
    Submitted By: mel bouchat
    My wife and I wanted to have a relaxing weekend from the busy city life. your site said there was no camping in the area, we asked around the local people and they said," for a peaceful scenic weekend go to Fawn Township or visit www.mountaintopcampground.com We looked them up on the web, beautiful! They say no one leaves their campground a stranger. What a great place to relax Just 20 mile North East of Pittsburgh exit 16 off 28N Close to the Meadows.

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  • Sand Castle Fun

    Sand Castle Fun
    Submitted By: Patricia Lonsbary
    Construction of a sand castle began. Aunt Suzie showed Brianna how to drip wet sand to make towers around the center structure. The castle had a moat so they carried buckets of water from lake to shore repeatedly. The waves lapped far enough away that our castle would be safe, at least until high tide later in the day.

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    A Walk in the Woods
    Hiking is more fun with the crunch of leaves underfoot! The cooler weather means you'll stay as comfortable...
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    On the Wild Side
    The Northeast Pennsylvania Mountains Region is chock-full of wildlife, so if you love communing with ...
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    Outdoor mania... refresh body, soul, mind!
    Hershey Harrisburg is a bonanza for the senses when it comes to experiencing the outdoors. No matter ...
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    Eastern Hiking Adventure
    From the rushing waters of the Loyalsock the soaring raptors of Hawk Mountain, this four-day trip will...
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    PA Great Lakes
    A drive from North Springfield to North East makes for a pleasant weeklong roadtrip along Pennsylvania's...
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    National Road Heritage
    Route 40, also known as the National Road, is a quaint two-lane highway through some of Pennsylvania's...
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    Hiking the Northwest
    Pennsylvania's scenic northwest boasts a plethora of hiking opportunities for the enthusiast. Gorges,...
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    Route 6
    You'll find much more than scenery on this road trip! Whitewater rafting, hiking and biking, and antiques...
    - By The State of Pennsylvania Tourism Office

  • Poconos
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  • NC bound
    Submitted By: shepard

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  • Gettysburg
    Submitted By: july4baby

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  • HARLEY TRIP
    Submitted By: HOLLYSCOOBYBLUE

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  • mwatrip
    Submitted By: mwafamily

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  • Summer Camping Trip 2009
    Submitted By: Proudmommy666

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  • July
    Submitted By: jwcollett

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  • caves and shopping
    Submitted By: kirsten821

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  • vac. 2009
    Submitted By: shirty

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  • camping
    Submitted By: valerievillers

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  • Wilds of Pa
    Submitted By: ChiefBVPD

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  • Wellsboro July 10-13 2009
    Submitted By: cajunjarhead

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  • vaca
    Submitted By: jacqu2

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  • Covered Bridges
    Submitted By: GTauscher
    Motorcycle Trips

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  • ATV
    Submitted By: GTauscher
    ATV Trips

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  • trip
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  • gettysburg
    Submitted By: Zakman44

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  • Route 6 & Chapter T
    Submitted By: shellysr
    Road Captain Joe takes us on a journey on Route 6. Ride ON

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  • 300 Miles
    Submitted By: Casey300

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  • Ricketts Glen
    Submitted By: hotsaucencake
    Trip to Ricketts Glen State Park plus a winery and antiques

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  • wedding
    Submitted By: thewarmth0485

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  • PA 2009
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  • April 24th
    Submitted By: amandarae

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  • star gazing
    Submitted By: tedtar

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  • fall2009
    Submitted By: mdejaco

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  • My Trip
    Submitted By: julie_on_the_run
    Trip.

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  • summer 09
    Submitted By: williej

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  • Caverns
    Submitted By: Stephanie74

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  • winter fun
    Submitted By: kathrine

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  • karendemarinise
    Submitted By: karendemarinise

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  • spring vacation
    Submitted By: ceeceeluv

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  • Christmas 2009
    Submitted By: nancywike

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  • PA Grand Canyon
    Submitted By: Maria1972

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  • pocono area
    Submitted By: jhampy
    Two days of Hiking and bird watching (eagles) in the Pocono Mountains

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  • birthdays/anniversary
    Submitted By: hotsaucencake

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  • Day Trips 4 Hiking in SE PA
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  • SouthEasternWineries
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  • elk
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  • OhioPyle
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  • Presque Isle
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  • fall
    Submitted By: Kayskid

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  • Oil Creek State Park
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  • crytal cave 2
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  • Fall 2008
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  • Pittsburgh to Erie
    Submitted By: PittsburghMom

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  • Favorite Fall Stops in Western PA
    Submitted By: PittsburghMom
    If you find yourself in Western PA in the fall and you have kids, this roadtrip is for you!

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  • Great Western PA State Parks
    Submitted By: geokalan
    Great places to hike, bike, camp, fish and hunt.

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  • Biking the Commonwealth
    Submitted By: Rayadams
    I've been biking competitively almost all my life---I even biked across the country once! Still, with all my experience, I think Pennsylvania is an awesome place to hit the trails.

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  • Wet & Wild!
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  • A splashy tour around big lake country
    Submitted By: Pelusso

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  • Beauty and charm in the northeas
    Submitted By: ArtFrey
    The Pocono Mountains are all around us—great hiking, biking, you know, outdoorsy stuff. Just off 407 is Lake Lackawanna. You can fish, swim, picnic. It's beautiful. But my choice would be Lake Wallenpaupack. Best lake in PA, if you ask me.

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  • The best places to play outside
    Submitted By: Bill_Watson
    While you're here in Breezewood, check out the abandoned turnpike tunnel—it's better if you bike it. Then head off to Raystown lake from some great trout fishin'

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  • A Laurel Highlands fling....by bike
    Submitted By: BillMetzger
    Have a great ride, now!

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  • A trip along beautiful Route 6
    Submitted By: Nelle_Rounsaville
    Before you start, have some of our mulberry pancakes. They're delicious, and trust me, you'll need the energy.

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  • Having a Blast in the Wilds
    Submitted By: Mary_Lee
    Being in the woods---that's my thing. Hunting is just the excuse! I'm so glad I live in the Pennsylvania Wilds, where the forests stretch for acres and the turkeys are plentiful. Also check out State Game Lands 31 and 14.

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  • Go Wild
    Submitted By: John..
    I enjoy exploring the 250,000 acres of public open space in the Pocono Mountains by hiking, bicycling, kayaking, running, and leading nature walks for groups.

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  • Naturally Northeast PA
    Submitted By: Chrstine
    This part of the Commonwealth is rich in natural beauty and things to do. I included a bunch of places to hike and fish, and everything in the area is just gorgeous to look at

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