Such a beautiful surprise in Scranton, its biggest park! I would come here as a child and they've…read moredone a wonderful job of upkeep and renovations. When my mom was little they had a zoo here, which thankfully closed and is now used as a cat adoption shelter, among other things. The waterfall is legendary and gorgeous. Take your time here to explore, walk, and take in the history. The waterfall and pond is a bit of a slippery walk on some rocks to get to but so worth it! The rest of the trails and pathways are easy.

I grew up in the Scranton area, but somehow never went hiking at Nay Aug until last year when my…read morewife and I were back in the area visiting family. The trails are quite nice and it's always nice to walk to some waterfalls, particularly when it's hot out. There's a good amount of trails and there's plenty of parking all around the park. It's definitely one of the nicest things to do in Scranton and I'd definitely recommend it if you're in the area!

I have enjoyed walking the loop trail around this park's central lake many times over the past few…read moreyears. It is a relatively easy walk - perhaps 1-1.5 miles long - starting from the picnic/playground area and going around the edge of the lake. Most recently when I visited the park there were plenty of people fishing for the bass and trout that the lake is stocked with annually. The walk was extra beautiful during this time in the fall with the hillsides speckled with reds, oranges and yellows due to the changing leaves. I highly recommend enjoying what this park has to offer - even off season - as it is somewhat secluded yet easy to access via car.

Neat trails if you like rough trails. Some nice fields, nice little beach. Good sized play area for…read morekids down by the lake.

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!

This is literally a hidden gem in the Pocono's grand scheme of mountains and grasslands…read more It's a beautiful spot through a mix of rugged and beautiful winding roads. When we arrived here it was to watch the morning sunrise. As the weather was cloudy, we ended up just seeing grey clouds from the viewpoint in a misty morning and returned. They have a fair size of parking and the place looked well maintained.

I went hiking here with my family and it was incredible! First time hiking. The trails were marked…read moreand easy to follow even though the terrain was full of rocks. There was so much beautiful wildlife and an amazing view at the top. What a lovely experience.

Wonderful Park for kids of all ages, and adults. Lots of playground space, splash pad, basketball…read morecourt, hiking trail, picnic tables, the whole bit.

A very fun multipurpose park! It has everything one wants in a park: baseball and soccer fields,…read morebasketball courts, playground equipment, walking trails, an easy flowing river, pavilions and grilling areas. It's dog friendly too!

It's a state park, and a beautiful one at that. Within recent years they finally rebuilt the bridge…read morenear the front and are currently rebuilding the bridge at the main entrance. They have campsites and cabins, and a ton of walking trails. The stream and waterfalls are beautiful and it is good fishing if you fish for trout (it's stocked for trout and is full of little minnows and suckers and such) Be warned, there are a lot of hills and a lot of the trails aren't going to be the "easiest" in the world, they have some fairly "difficult" trails too. The only complaints I have are usually people. Usually drinking or smoking within the park and with kids around, and unfortunately with it being a small state park they don't have any sort of ranger or law enforcement presence. Also please where orange come hunting season!!! Oh and, at least for me, Verizon cell service kinda sucks up there, so keep that in mind

Super pretty! I went there fossil hunting and did not find any which was a shame. But still great…read morepark with a cool waterfall just up the riverbed!

Ricketts Glen is a very special place for me and my family, and we have been visiting annually for…read moremany years. Lodging: My family likes to stay in the little cabins in the park. They have two or three bedrooms, a kitchen, a bathroom, and a fire ring. They are fully furnished and climate controlled, which is nice in the winter and summer. However, there is no WiFi or cell service (unless you have A T and T) so be mindful of that when you book. I have never stayed at the campsites, so I cant speak for accommodations there. Activities: There's so much to do around the park, including boating or swimming at Lake Jean, exploring the many miles of trails, or having a family barbecue. The most famous trail in the park, the Falls Trail, is a must-hike for visitors. The trail can be steep, rocky, and slippery, and the main loop (not including the bottom three falls) runs about 5 miles, which is longer than the advertised distance, so be prepared. Bring good shoes and lots of water and expect some amazing views of the falls. The other trails in the park are also beautiful, albeit far less traveled. I did the 13 mile loop from cherry run to mountain springs road to the mountain springs trail, and it was a great distance and not too steep. We went past the old Lake Leigh dam breast and an unnamed waterfall with a nice swimming hole. The cherry run and mountain springs trails have lots of tall grass, so make sure to wear long pants in case of ticks. Additionally, the spring runs right through portions of the mountain springs trail, so be prepared to get your feet a little wet. I look forward to each year I get to go to Ricketts and even though I am sad I'm home, I'm super excited for next year!

My birthday is the most important day of the year. This is a fact. I get very ornery if I don't…read morespend the day/week/month the way that I want. For 3 years running The Plan has been to go to Acadia. First year: someone went to an international wedding of 500 people and got the Rona Second year: someone bought a big rig and rates were in the toilet Third year: Someone was tired and the planing was overwhelming I just knew this would be The Year. Sike - Rain and thunderstorms forecasted from May 27-June 4 and we had a campsite lmaaoooooo But one thing about me - I'm gon pivot every time. So we booked a Hipcamp and headed to PA instead. I wanted open land, dark skies, and opportunities to hike. Ricketts was only 10 minutes away!! All I knew about this park beforehand was that it was a waterfall paradise. We had our dog with us and arrived at Ricketts around 4pm on a Sunday. We checked out some of the small falls at the trailhead then did the Evergreen Trail. Beautiful view of Adams Falls, a lovely wooded walk through an old growth forest, and some climbs here and there to keep your heart rate up. I love when Wesley goes out on the trails - he sniffs everything, bounds ahead to scout the path, and patiently waits until I can clear obstacles. Still, given the height and uneven terrain of even this shorter trail in the park, I would likely return without him to take on some of the more challenging routes. Making sure he didn't fly off the ledge and I didn't fall off the stone steps had my nervous system on fire lol. I'm also old now and believe feet should always stay rooted to the floor. So yeah. The park is very dog friendly and we love that. But for me and mine, maybe we'll come solo next time. Summed Up: Beautiful Ethereal Calming Steep Heights Dog-friendly Free Do it!

Beautiful, tranquil park with much to do. Kayaking, BBQ INGREDIENTS, Biking or just sitting by…read morethe water catching a nice breeze

Camping time! Great State Park for camping. This is our favorite place to hit up in PA for…read morecamping. Love the sites and the scenery is great. Bathrooms are clean.

If you're a hiker, this place is awesome. If you're a "true" mountain biker, then again, this is…read morethe place for you. So many trails. Excellent State Park. Lots of parking. Lots of picnic pavilions for friend/family outings. They even have a pool, although it wasn't open. Looks like you can rent camping lots. There's a lake for fishing. You can put a boat on it, but electric motors only.

Ordered our stay over the phone and stated we wanted a full hookup. When we arrived we found it was…read moreelectricity only. Thankfully our holding tanks were empty but our water was running low. We found no one at the gate for help and when I called I was told that was all they had, yet when I walked to the full hook up area spots were open. Booking agency's are horrendous. If you can't do the job correctly don't do it at all. The only good thing about this place was catching up on sleep.

Moon Lake is so beautiful and peaceful. I spent the summer going up here when I needed to be alone…read morewith my thoughts. It's usually really quiet. The geese, however, are nosy as hell, and will try to steal your food and get into your business.

Favorite mountain biking in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Extensive, singletrack trail system…read more Dedicated volunteers quickly remove fallen trees, blow leaves off the trails. Super popular place to ride.