DCNR Invites Military Families to Visit State Parks & Forests In April     April 1-30   Pennsylvania

Department of Conservation and Natural Resources invites military families with children to take advantage of free activities in state parks and forests during April, “The Month of the Military Child.’’  

Cherry Springs State Park           Coudersport, Potter County

Cherry Springs State Park is nearly as remote and wild today as it was two centuries ago. Its dark skies make it a haven for astronomers. Named for the large stands of black cherry trees in the park, the 48-acre state park is surrounded by the 262,000-acre Susquehannock State Forest. The Susquehanna Trail passes nearby and offers 85 miles of backpacking and hiking.  If your kids love stargazing and outter space, this is the place to go...

Ricketts Glen             Benton,  Columbia County

We have a ton of people in our community who LOVE Ricketts Glen!  A great place to camp or stay in a cabin and get back to nature with the family. Ricketts Glen harbors Glens Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark. Take the Falls Trail and explore the Glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside. The 94-foot

World's End State Park                  Muncy,  Sullivan County

We have been going to World's End State Park since I was a wee little kid.  My grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins would all get a cabin and we would have a huge family vacation.  HIking, swimming in the creek, campfires and playing cards at night.  SO fun. Worlds End State Park is in a narrow S-shaped valley of the Loyalsock Creek just south of Forksville, Sullivan County. Loyalsock Canyon Vista, reached via Mineral Spring and Cold Run roads, provides outstanding views, especially during fall foliage.

Tyler State Park                                                                    Newtown, Bucks County

I grew up down the road from Tyler Park and I can honestly say I think I have been in every square inch of the park. . and I keep going back. That will tell you something. Tyler Park has 4 main areas as far as I am concerned and I will tell you of each. The Main entrance is obvious. Just off of Newtown Richboro Road or 413 you can enter the park and hit one of many

McCalls Dam State Park      Mifflinburg, Centre County

The sound of White Deer Creek pervades the quiet, remote McCalls Dam Park. Majestic pines, hemlocks, maples and oaks reach for the sky around the small picnic area. Bald Eagle State Forest surrounds the 8-acre McCalls Dam State Park.

Maurice K. Goddard State Park       Sandy Lane, Mercer County

The 2,856-acre Maurice K. Goddard State Park features the 1,860-acre Lake Wilhelm, which is very popular with anglers. Many recreational activities attract visitors in all seasons. The large lake, abundant wetlands, old fields and mature forests provide a diversity of habitats for wildlife, especially waterfowl, eagles and ospreys.

Marsh Creek State Park     Downingtown, Chester County

Lyman Run State Park     Galeton, Potter County

The 595-acre Lyman Run State Park is in scenic Potter County. Maples and cherries dominate a mixed northern hardwood forest that surrounds the 45-acre Lyman Run Lake, making a most scenic setting.

Locust Lake State Park    Barnesville, Schuylkill County