Parks
Explore all state parks and natural areas in Pennsylvania. Find detailed information and trail recommendations.
Linn Run State Park: Adams Falls, Flat Rock & Laurel Highlands Hiking
This 612-acre hidden gem near Ligonier features the photogenic 15-foot Adams Falls, a natural waterslide at Flat Rock, and historic CCC cabins on a High Quality Coldwater trout stream.
Little Buffalo State Park: Shoaff's Mill, Covered Bridge & Holman Lake
A 923-acre park where functional 19th-century mills meet lake trails. History, wildflowers, and family-friendly loops in Perry County.
McConnells Mill State Park: Slippery Rock Gorge, Covered Bridge & Glacial Geology
Explore Pennsylvania's most dramatic 400-foot glacial gorge, featuring the rugged 6.2-mile Slippery Rock Gorge Trail, historic 1874 covered bridge, 1868 grist mill, and Class II-IV whitewater rapids.
Ohiopyle State Park: Where the Crowds Meet the Current
79 miles of trails, waterfalls you can drive to, and a Class IV river that kills swimmers. Ohiopyle is accessible, dangerous, and packed in summer.
Pine Grove Furnace: Ice Cream, Iron, and the AT Midpoint
The Half Gallon Challenge, two lakes, and Pole Steeple. Here's how to visit Pine Grove Furnace.
Promised Land: 3,000 Acres of Camping, Not Climbing
Pickerel Point, electric motors, and ice fishing. Here's how to camp at Promised Land State Park.
Ricketts Glen: 21 Waterfalls, Slippery Rocks, and No Parking
The Falls Trail, Ganoga Falls, and the parking battle. Here's how to visit Ricketts Glen.
Valley Forge NHP: Where Joggers Meet Reenactors
The JPM Trail, Washington's Headquarters, and Mount Misery. Here's how to visit Valley Forge.
World's End State Park: Canyon Vista, Loyalsock Trail & Hidden Gorge Hikes
Often overshadowed by Ricketts Glen, this 780-acre park offers a driveable canyon overlook, rugged Loyalsock Trail hiking, and historic 1930s CCC cabins in Sullivan County.