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Natural areas are set aside to provide locations for scientific observation of natural systems, to protect examples of typical and unique plant and animal communities, and to protect outstanding examples of natural interest and beauty." [2] Many such areas are only accessible on foot, and several do not have any maintained hiking trails. [1]
French Creek State Park is a 7,977-acre (3,228 ha) Pennsylvania state park in North Coventry and Warwick Townships in Chester County and Robeson and Union Townships in Berks County, Pennsylvania. [3] It straddles northern Chester County and southern Berks County along French Creek. It is located in the Hopewell Big Woods. The park is the home ...
State Forest Name County Area acres (ha) Founded Remarks Kittanning: Jefferson: 13,266 acres (5,369 ha) 1919: Summer 2007, renamed Clear Creek State Forest Valley Forge: Chester: 812 acres (329 ha) January 1935: August 2007, renamed William Penn State Forest Lackawanna: Lackawanna 44,743 acres (18,107 ha)
Pymatuning State Park was chosen by the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) and its Bureau of Parks as one of "25 Must-See Pennsylvania State Parks". [3] The park was the only State Park in Pennsylvania with camping facilities to be in the path of totality for the solar eclipse of April 8, 2024. [4]
Location: Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, U.S.: Nearest town: Fort Washington and Flourtown: Coordinates: 1]: Area: 493 acres (200 ha): Elevation: 328 feet (100 m) [1]: Established: 1953 () as a state park: Named for: The temporary fort built by George Washington’s troops in the fall of 1777, before heading to Valley Forge: Administrator: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural ...
Evansburg State Park was established in 1979 to protect the rural qualities of the area and to provide outdoor recreational opportunities for the people of southeastern Pennsylvania. The original plan was for the construction of a high dam and lake for recreation, but this was met by local opposition, and the plan was scaled back.
Music at the Marina showcases local bands and independent musicians with the addition of food vendors, a car cruise, and fireworks. Both events feature a donation-based book sale and have free admission. Friends of Goddard State Park is a sub-chapter of the Pennsylvania Parks and Forest Foundation and a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization. [4]