Really 3.5 stars,rounded up, because the smile stayed on my face…read more This place is remote. I thought I lived in the country, but I'd obviously managed to forget what the country looks like. This is the country! Good luck finding it. Yelp has bungled the address, so look on the Nature Conservancy website for written directions. Yelp grabbed the address at the bottom of that page, which seems to be the home address for the person who maintains this preserve. Sorry, guy! I was the person who posted this listing, and I posted it using the current location. One suggestion for the Nature Conservancy staff--I know that this place has no actual address, but GPS coordinates would be really helpful. Our drive to the site took forever, but once we were there we made it home in half the time. The hike sits on Rt 29, which runs directly to Tunkhannock. I suggest that route coming and going. This hike focuses on a swamp. It is a lovely hike, and quite easy, but also very muddy. Be prepared with bug repellant, towels, and an extra set of shoes. I took my sunglasses off soon after entering the treelike, and did not need them at all. The woods were lovely and cool. There is a privy (outhouse) at the site. It is not at the beginning of the path, but rather at the trail head itself, which is a 5 minute walk down a windy path. Very nice, unless, like me, you've just finished a two hour drive to get to this place. It might have been nice to have a sign or something. All in all, a nice walk in the woods, but honestly, I have nicer, less remote hikes closer to home. If you are anywhere near Dimock (Montrose, Tunkhannock) though, this is a site well worth the visit.

Did the Blue Trail... 5.18 miles... Very rustic.. Make sure you have good boots, long sleeve shirt…read moreand long pants.. Trail at the beginning (went clockwise) is overgrown.. once you cross Baker road trail is difficult to follow..Several trees were down on the trail and some of the trail markers can be deceiving... Got lost the trail on the return to Baker Road but used my compass to set my location.. Next time will go counter clockwise and see if trail is better marked. Why did I give it 5 stars... Nothing quite like it... Make sure you bring bug spay. watch out for tick, keep yourself hydrated. On my way home I saw a 500 pound black bear so I will bring bear spay..

Great place for day hiking. Mountain views and moderate to easy terrain. Bring sunscreen, lots of…read moreopen space. Usually a lot of birds and wild life.

Really beautiful landscape! Took my bike up there but realized fast that the trails were a bit too…read morerocky for my bike and experience level. Will be back to hike on foot for the views though!

Worlds End is another fantastic state park in Pennsylvania! There are a lot of sights to see and…read morethings to do. Unfortunately, the weather interfered with our ability to see as much as we had hoped, but we still had a great time! There is a nice visitor center with a variety of historic and nature info available, including some great info on the CCC work that took place in the park (there's a really nice interactive model of a CCC camp too) and how and where the park name is suspected to have been derived from. There is a real snake to look at, as well. A very nice playground is located nearby, and this section of the park also offers easy access to the Loysalsock Creek and the beach with a snack bar, plus multiple picnic tables and shelterhouses. It's beautiful even just to look at the valley walls and the creek itself. There are several gorgeous vistas available, some by foot and some by foot or car. We especially liked the Loyalsock Canyon Vista, which can be reached on foot or by car. It is located next to the Rock Garden, which is a very neat grouping of giant rocks and boulders that is a lot of fun to check out. The park also offers camping and plenty of trails. Worlds End is located within the Loyalsock State Forest, so there is also a lot more that one could explore in the area.

Ricketts Glen used to be my favorite PA state park, but World's End has totally won me over. The…read moremost important reasons: 1) The hikes here are a little more challenging, a little longer, and just generally more enjoyable for me. 2) The family campground is spacious - the tent sites and modern electric sites are interspersed, but you don't feel like you're right on top of the next site over. 3) The bathroom facilities are clean and warm, no matter what time of year I've visited. Big ups to maintenance and the camp hosts. 4) The camp hosts and visitors center personnel are fantastically kind and helpful. They obviously love this park. 5) Fun stuff like the Forksville General Store, Snack stands, swimming hike, Haystacks, Rock Garden, and all kinds of other interesting places to explore! I've been here with friends, with my family, and by myself, and I've thoroughly enjoyed each trip, so I'll definitely be back for more!

This was my first time here and my son and I really enjoyed it. They rent kayaks, paddle boards,…read moreand pedal boats as well but we didn't try it this time. You can bring your food or purchase food there.

I visit Ricketts Glen about once a year! It's always a great experience and there's so much to do!…read moreGroup camping sites fit tons of people and feel very private. The only downside about Group site is that there are no showers in the bathhouse and there are no water pumps anywhere! In the park, there is a lake where you can swim, kayaks that you can rent, and the visitor center even has fishing poles that you can borrow! The Falls trail is what attracts most people to this great park. It's about a 4 mile hike to see all of them and every step is worth it! I've never seen or stayed in the cabins. I decided to check them out today before leaving. They are beautiful, have great views, and look like they fit six people. Will definitely keep this in mind for next time.

Great place to get out and visit nature. Falls, views and creeks. It's a moderate to easy hike…read morethrough the mountains. The trails are well marked.

From the owner: The 3,565-acre Bear Creek Preserve is a vast expanse of forests and steep stream valleys in the…read moreLehigh River Watershed. Larger than many state parks, the preserve is a mosaic of diverse, thriving habitats and plant communities, including several rare species. The land provides vital habitat for native wildlife, including black bear, coyote, Bald Eagle, and many species of migratory songbirds. Bear Creek Preserve is part of a larger landscape of protected lands and popular recreation areas, including state parks and gamelands, that spans more than 150,000 acres. Bear Creek is one of more than 40 nature preserves owned and managed by nonprofit conservation organization Natural Lands. The preserve is open dawn to dusk daily, and is always free to visit. Dogs are welcome but MUST be on leash at all times.

Really? This is a State Park? I understand that's there's historical significance to this…read more"Pothole", but really Pennsylvania? A platform and fence around the outside just doesn't cut it. Looks like there's a lot of ground around, so a couple of walking trails would be nice. As it is, it takes a whopping 15 minutes to see it all. Also there's also trash in the hole. Let's get down there and clean it up.

A unique and interesting geological journey awaits at this 5000 year old crevasse in the forest…read more Located about 25 minutes Northeast of Scranton, PA, the Archbald Pothole State Park is fairly easy to find directly off of State Route 6. The park is open dawn to dusk. Once in the park, the location is clearly marked and located. The parking is abundant and park generally clean. I noticed two potential negatives for visitors...1. The terrain is uneven around the hole and not handicap accessible. There is a cement overlook that arches over the hole for a direct look inside, but again, not handicapped accessible. 2. There are no trash cans at the site. We observed a bag of trash hanging from a tree left by a disrespectful visitor. Still overall it's worth a look if you're nearby.

Beautiful park right off the road with easy access. Parking is $10 and worth it whether you want a…read morerelaxed stroll or a longer hike. Buttermilk Falls is right at the entrance and super easy to get to, with trails branching off from there. There's also swimming available in season when lifeguards are on duty. Overall, a very relaxing spot I loved visiting.

Located just on the southern edge of Ithaca, Buttermilk Falls named as early as 1866, as it was…read morelikened to "a mass of thick, frothy foam" is a wildly popular spot for tourists and local residents, especially during the height of summer where some of us visited this park. Formed by Buttermilk Creek as it flows down the steep valley side toward Cayuga Lake ranging in height from 5 to 35 feet and descending more than 500 feet in a series of cascades and rapids, a natural pool at the base of fall provides swimming with the feel of an old swimming hole that was closed today due to lack of life guards. Like many NY state parks, there are two entrances. We walked from the parking lot at the lower park and hiked up the picturesaque dog friendly Gorge Trail until the cross-over bridge. Then we returned back down the other side of the gorge on the less travelled Rim Trail. Bathrooms were clean with 4 showers. If one carries in food or drinks into the park, one must carry out as there are no trash cans. Parking was $10 and our picnic lunch made for an inexpensive, fabulous day, which we can recommend.

The area is beautiful with easy access to the falls and a beautiful hike 2 mi around the creek and…read morethe forest. It can be too busy and it's best to go on a non weekend or early in the day

I love Seven Tubs. It's a wonderfully relaxing place to get away. I spent most of the summer…read moreexploring it, having lunch or coffee by the water. The beauty of this place is indescribable. As much as I love this place, the people that visit are incredibly filthy and throw trash everywhere. They leave DIRTY DIAPERS strewn on the paths or by the water. It's disgusting. Carry in, CARRY OUT.

It took the owner 5 years to complete the labyrinth. A true labor of love. It is very large. It was…read more.7 miles to the 1/2 way point. Lined with perennials of black eyed Susan's and coneflowers, it was a delicious

This place is beautiful. The people who run this labyrinth are super nice. It's a magical and…read morepeaceful walk around observing so many forms of plants, flowers and wildlife such as friendly bees and hummingbirds. A definite must do when in the area. Loved it.