{"id":316,"date":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2019-09-13T17:03:39","modified_gmt":"2019-09-13T17:03:39","slug":"parks-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/LehighValley3\/?page_id=316","title":{"rendered":"Parks & Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE<\/strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Northeastern Pennsylvania represent nature’s finest playground, delighting residents and visitors with four-season grandeur. Snow-capped mountains, rushing streams, rolling rivers, deep forests, vast woodlands, and pristine wetlands are available for enjoyment and exploration. World-class fishing, winter sports, camping, hiking, biking, and horseback riding are all popular activities. Regardless of where you settle in this beautiful region, the ideal backdrop for every imaginable outdoor activity will be close to home.<\/p>\n

Parks, Gardens and Nature Centers<\/strong><\/p>\n

Allentown Rose and Old-Fashioned Gardens<\/strong> 
\n2600 Parkway Boulevard          
\nAllentown 610-437-7750
\nwww.allentownpa.gov\/Parks-and-Recreation\/Parks<\/a><\/p>\n

Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve<\/strong>
\n1635 River Road
\nNew Hope 215-862-2924
\nwww.bhwp.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Bushkill Falls  <\/strong>
\nRoute 209 to Bushkill Falls Road           
\nBushkill 888-287-4545
\nwww.visitbushkillfalls.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Cedar Creek Parkway  <\/strong>
\n3600 Haines Mill Road  
\nAllentown         
\nwww.allentownpa.org\/text\/parks.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Crystal Cave Park        <\/strong>
\n963 Crystal Cave Road
\nKutztown 610-683-6765
\nwww.crystalcavepa.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area           <\/strong>
\nKittatinny Ridge near Stroudsburg         
\n570-426-2452
\nwww.nps.gov\/dewa<\/a><\/p>\n

Dutch Springs<\/strong>
\n4733 Hanoverville Road
\nBethlehem 610-759-2270
\nwww.dutchsprings.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Endless Mountains Nature Center<\/strong>
\n1309 Vosburg Road
\nTunkhannock 570-836-3835
\nhttp:\/\/endlessnature.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Hawk Mountain Sanctuary       <\/strong>
\n1700 Hawk Mountain Road       
\nKempton 610-756-6961
\nwww.hawkmountain.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Hugh Moore Park<\/strong>       
\n2750 Hugh Moore Park Road
\nEaston  610-923-3548
\nwww.canals.org\/hmp\/index.html<\/a><\/p>\n

Jacobsburg Environmental Education Center<\/strong>
\n400 Belfast Road
\nNazareth 610-746-2801
\nwww.dcnr.pa.gov\/StateParks\/FindAPark\/JacobsburgEnvironmentalEducationCenter<\/a><\/p>\n

Kettle Creek Wildlife Sanctuary<\/strong>
\nMonroe County Environmental Education Center
\n8050 Running Valley Road
\nStroudsburg 570-629-3061
\nwww.mcconservation.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Leaser Lake     <\/strong>
\nRoute 143        
\nJacksonville     <\/p>\n

Lehigh Parkway<\/strong>          
\nAllentown         <\/p>\n

Lost River Caverns      <\/strong>
\nDurham Street 
\nHellertown 610-838-8767
\nwww.lostcave.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Minsi Lake Wilderness Area    <\/strong>
\nJohnsonville Road        
\nJohnsonville    
\nwww.northamptoncounty.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Neshaminy State Park<\/strong>
\n3401 State Road
\nBensalem 215-639-4538
\nwww.dcnr.pa.gov\/StateParks\/FindAPark\/NeshaminyStatePark<\/a><\/p>\n

Nockamixon State Park           <\/strong>
\n1542 Mountain View Drive        
\nQuakertown 215-529-7300
\nwww.dcnr.pa.gov\/StateParks\/FindAPark\/NockamixonStatePark<\/a><\/p>\n

Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center
\n<\/strong>2910 New Holland Road
\nReading 610-796-3699
\nwww.dcnr.pa.gov\/StateParks\/FindAPark\/NoldeForestEnvironmentalEducationCenter<\/a><\/p>\n

Rodale Institute Experimental Farm    <\/strong>
\n611 Siegfriedale Road  
\nKutztown 610-683-1400
\nwww.rodaleinstitute.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Silver Lake Nature Center<\/strong>
\n1306 Bath Road
\nBristol 215-785-1177
\nwww.silverlakenaturecenter.org<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Trexler Game Preserve and Lehigh Valley Zoo<\/strong>
\n5150 Game Preserve Road
\nSchnecksville 610-799-4171
\nwww.lvzoo.org<\/a><\/p>\n

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Valley Vineyards<\/strong><\/p>\n

Big Creek Vineyard<\/strong>
\n120 Keller Road
\nKresgeeville 610-681-3959
\nwww.bigcreekvineyard.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Blue Mountain Vineyards<\/strong>
\n7627 Grape Vine Drive
\nNew Tripoli 610-298-3068
\nwww.bluemountainwine.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Clover Hill Vineyards<\/strong>
\n9850 Newtown Road
\nBreinigsville 610-395-2468
\nwww.cloverhillwinery.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Franklin Hill Vineyards<\/strong>
\n7883 Franklin Hill Road
\nBangor 888-887-2839
\nwww.franklinhillvineyards.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Pinnacle Ridge Winery<\/strong>
\n407 Old Route 22
\nKutztown 610-756-4481
\nwww.pinridge.com<\/a><\/p>\n

Vynecrest Winery<\/strong>
\n172 Arrowhead Lane
\nBreinigsville 610-398-7525
\nwww.vynecrest.com<\/a><\/p>\n

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Discover the Appalachian Trail<\/strong>
\nFrom Katahdin in Maine to Springer Mountain in Georgia, the Appalachian National Scenic Trail winds through the ridges and valleys of the Appalachian mountain ranges for more than 2,170 miles. The Pennsylvania portion of the Appalachian Trail begins in the Cumberland Valley and meanders through panoramic state forestlands and environmental centers. The mountains visible from the trail are ideal for skiing, while the trout streams of Boiling Springs are popular with anglers. For more information on hiking the Appalachian Trail including maps, contact the Appalachian Trail Conference based in Harper’s Ferry, West Virginia:<\/p>\n

Appalachian Trail
\n<\/strong>304-535-6331
\nwww.appalachiantrail.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Regional Highlights<\/strong><\/p>\n

Appalachian National Scenic Trail<\/strong>
\nAppalachian Trail Conservancy
\nHarpers Ferry, WV 304-535-6331
\nwww.appalachiantrail.org<\/a>
\nCovering nearly 2,160 miles, this spectacular footpath runs from Maine to Georgia, traversing 14 states. The 229-mile Pennsylvania section follows mountain ridges east of the Alleghenies to the Susquehanna River, crossing the Great Valley of the Appalachians to the Blue Ridge.<\/p>\n

Boulder Field<\/strong>
\nHickory Run State Park
\nPA Highway 534
\nWhite Haven 570-443-0400
\nwww.dcnr.state.pa.us\/stateparks<\/a>
\nCovering 16 acres, this National Natural Landmark represents a unique geological formation of periglacial origin in Carbon County.<\/p>\n

Delaware & Hudson Canal Towpath<\/strong>
\nBeach Lake 570-685-4871
\nwww.nps.gov\/upde<\/a>
\nStroll, jog, or bicycle along the D&H Canal’s towpath, originally used for mules that were pulling canal boats.<\/p>\n

F.M. Kirby Park<\/strong>
\n160 Market Street
\nKingston 570-208-4240
\nwww.wilkes-barre.city<\/a>
\nJust across the Market Street Bridge, this amenity-rich, 52-acre park serves as the recreational jewel of the Wilkes-Barre community.<\/p>\n

Glens Natural Area<\/strong>
\nRicketts Glen State Park
\n695 State Route 487
\nBenton 570-477-5675
\nwww.dcnr.state.pa.us\/stateparks<\/a>
\nNearly 2,900 acres make up this National Natural Landmark, where the branches of Kitchen Creek and their scenic waterfalls flow through old growth forests in Luzerne County.<\/p>\n

Lake Wallenpaupack<\/strong>
\nRoute 6
\nHawley
\nThis mammoth man-made lake covers 5,700 acres and features 52 miles of shoreline as well as six recreational areas, forest lands, wildlife, walking trails, campsites, and boat slips.<\/p>\n

Little Mud Pond Swamp Natural Area<\/strong>
\nDelaware State Forest
\nSwiftwater 570-895-4000
\nwww.dcnr.state.pa.us\/forestry<\/a>
\nThe boreal conifer swamp in this preserve creates a glacial bog habitat and supports species usually found in more northern latitudes.<\/p>\n

Long Pond<\/strong>
\nLong Pond Road
\nLong Pond 570-643-7922
\nwww.nature.org<\/a>
\nReflecting a northern Canadian landscape because of its glacial past, this vast area has been designated by the Audubon Society as one of the “Important Bird Areas of Pennsylvania.”<\/p>\n

Mauch Chunk Lake Park<\/strong>
\n625 Lentz Trail
\nJim Thorpe 570-325-3669
\nwww.carboncounty.com\/parks.htm<\/a>
\nFour-season recreational and outdoor activities are available at this vast county park with its beautiful centerpiece lake, cross-country ski areas, environmental education center, camping areas, and picnic sites.<\/p>\n

McDade Park<\/strong>
\n1 Bald Mountain Road
\nScranton 570-963-6764
\nwww.luzernecounty.org<\/a>
\nHome to some of Scranton’s most celebrated attractions including the Anthracite Heritage Museum and the Scranton Public Theater, the park is filled with amenities and sports facilities.<\/p>\n

Middle Delaware National Scenic River<\/strong>
\nBushkill 570-426-2452
\nwww.nps.gov\/dewa<\/a>
\nDistinguished as one of America’s cleanest rivers, the Middle Delaware watershed provides water for 10 percent of the nation’s population.<\/p>\n

Moon Lake Park<\/strong>
\n196 Moon Lake Road
\nHunlock Creek 570-477-5467
\nwww.dcnr.pa.gov<\/a>
\nMore than 600 acres of fields and forests surround a 48-acre lake to offer a wide array of developed amenities including a marina, camping area, swimming pool, sports fields and courts, and a nature education center.<\/p>\n

Nay Aug Park<\/strong>
\nMulberry Street
\nScranton 570-348-4186
\nwww.scrantonpa.gov\/nayaug_park.html<\/a>
\nBrimming over with attractions and outstanding features, this urban oasis offers walking trails, picnic areas, rides and waterslides, a wildlife center, an amphitheater, and a gorge and waterfalls that have been named a National Natural Landmark.<\/p>\n

Pennel Run & Buckhorn Natural Areas<\/strong>
\nDelaware State Forest
\nSwiftwater 570-895-4000
\nwww.dcnr.state.pa.us\/forestry<\/a>
\nPennel Run features a 935-acre landscape dotted with scrub oak, gray birch, aspen, and mixed oaks along with the Utts Swamp. The 535-acre Buckhorn Natural Area protects reptiles and amphibians in a high mountain swamp environment.<\/p>\n

Pine Lake Natural Area<\/strong>
\nDelaware State Forest
\nSwiftwater 570-895-4000
\nwww.dcnr.state.pa.us\/forestry<\/a>
\nNearly 70 acres include a 10-acre glacial bog that exhibits plant zones ranging from open water to tree cover.<\/p>\n

Seven Tubs Natural Area<\/strong>
\n900 Bear Creek Boulevard
\nWilkes-Barre 570-675-1312
\nwww.luzernecounty.org<\/a>
\nGlacial meltwater eroded bedrock, creating a series of potholes in an area now called Whirlpool Valley. Managed by Luzerne County, this site offers an Audubon Trail.<\/p>\n

Stillwater Natural Area<\/strong>
\nDelaware State Forest
\nSwiftwater 570-895-4000
\nwww.dcnr.state.pa.us\/forestry<\/a>
\nThis 1,931-acre tract with Civil War historic significance blends conifers and hardwoods; the Little Bushkill Steam offers “stillwaters” for canoeing.<\/p>\n

Switchback Gravity Railroad Trail<\/strong>
\nJim Thorpe 570-325-3669
\nWalkers, hikers, joggers, and mountain bikers can enjoy an 18-mile historic trail that traces the route of the Switch Back Gravity Railroad through “The Switzerland of America.”<\/p>\n

Tannersville Cranberry Bog<\/strong>
\nBog Road
\nTannersville 570-629-3061
\nwww.nature.org\/en-us\/get-involved\/how-to-help\/places-we-protect\/tannersville-cranberry-bog-preserve<\/a>
\nAs part of the Monroe County Environmental Educational Center, this 775-acre site preserves a 150-acre wetland and relict boreal bog that once a huge glacial lake. Spectacular plant specimens join abundant wildlife to support many special programs.<\/p>\n

Upper Delaware Scenic & Recreational River<\/strong>
\nHeadquarters Office
\n274 River Road
\nBeach Lake 570-685-4871
\nwww.nps.gov\/upde<\/a>
\nRolling hills, riverfront villages, and bald eagles form a vibrant backdrop as the Delaware River meanders through rural countryside.<\/p>\n

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Parks & Recreation Contacts<\/strong><\/p>\n

For more information<\/strong>
\nCall for details on state and municipal parklands as well as hiking, bicycling and fishing facilities:<\/p>\n

Bureau of State Parks and Recreation
\n<\/strong>717-787-6640
\nwww.dcnr.state.pa.us\/stateparks<\/a><\/p>\n

Allentown Bureau of Recreation<\/strong>
\n610-437-7757
\nwww.allentownpa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Berks County
\n<\/strong>610-372-8939
\nwww.co.berks.pa.us\/parks<\/a><\/p>\n

Bethlehem Department of Recreation<\/strong>
\n610-865-7081
\nwww.bethlehem-pa.gov\/parks<\/a>
\nEaston Department of Recreation<\/strong>
\n610-250-6711
\nwww.easton-pa.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Lehigh County Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\n610-871-0281
\nwww.lehighcounty.org\/Recreation\/rec.cfm<\/a><\/p>\n

Northampton County Parks Department
\n<\/strong>610-829-6500
\nwww.northamptoncounty.org<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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