Schenck, Cherry Springs State Park: “I like the farthest out areas of the Night Sky Public Viewing Area. The thin layer of soil supports all kinds of fascinating lichens and soils, making it seem like you’re visiting another planet. At Lyman Run, I love the hemlock groves on the lower Lyman Run Trail.”
Harner, R.B. Winter State Park: "Our vernal pools are absolutely my favorite part of the park. We have several, and while it’s impossible to pick just one, a few smaller pools can be seen along the Rapid Run Nature Trail.”
Luthringer, Cook Forest State Park: “If they don’t have much time and it’s their first time, maybe we go to the box at the very top of the Fire Tower for a bird’s eye panoramic scenic view of the National Wild & Scenic Clarion River and the Forest Cathedral National Natural Landmark.”
Crotsley, Jennings Environmental Education Center: “One of my favorite spots in the park is along Old Field Trail...on a foggy or misty winter day, the lichen almost seems to glow, and the tree’s profile is so strange that everything around you looks like some kind of enchanted, mystical forest.”
Peck, Laurel Hill State Park: “My favorite location to take a friend that has never been to the park is the Hemlock Natural Area. This small tract of old growth forest boasts unique habitat for fungi, warblers and flying squirrels.”
Bierbower, Presque Isle and Erie Bluffs State Park: "[Old Ridge Trail] still exists due to its value for wildlife viewing, and it takes you through some of the older parts of the park."
Nazaruk, Nockamixon State Park: “One of my favorite places in the park is a spot along the Elephant Trail where a small stream enters the lake…There's always something interesting to see here, from fairy shrimp to baby fish and frogs, to wading herons and secretive water snakes."
