Outdoor Recreation

Bald Eagle State Forest, named for the famous Native American Chief, Bald Eagle, includes 194,602 acres in:

• Snyder County
• Union County
• Centre County
• Mifflin County
• Clinton County

It spans the high, sharp ridges of central Pennsylvania, and features miles of pristine mountain streams, as well as numerous tracts of old-growth forest.

The Faylor Lake Disc Golf Park is located in a Snyder County park. It is open year-round from dawn to dusk.

The Friends of Raymond B. Winter State Park is a volunteer organization, organized by the Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation and the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Their mission is to conserve, support, and protect the park's resources by promoting education, responsible recreation and stewardship for present and future generations.

Knoebels is the hotspot for affordable family fun, featuring rides and attractions for people of all ages to enjoy. Take flight on Phoenix, taste Knoebels's award-winning comfort food, make a splash in Crystal Pool, catch a live musical performance at the Hawaiian Bandshell, and more. Come visit Knoebels in Elysburg, Pennsylvania, within the heart of the beautiful Susquehanna River Valley.

Milton State Park is an 82-acre island on the West Branch Susquehanna River, between the boroughs of Milton and West Milton. The northern half of the park has day use facilities and the southern half remains in a wooded state for hiking and nature study.

The Montour Preserve offers a wide range of year-round opportunities for free, family-friendly, outdoor activities. It has a variety of fields, forests, and streams as well as features like the sugar shack, fossil pit, boat launch, fishing pier, wildlife observation blinds, visitors’ center/environmental education center, pavilions, children’s play areas, more than seven miles of trails, and more. It is all centered around the Preserve’s signature feature – the 165-acre Lake Chillisquaque. The Montour Preserve offers something for everyone. Enjoy ice fishing, cross-country skiing, maple sugaring, birding, nature study, photography, fishing, boating, picnicking, hiking, trail running, fossil collecting, and quiet reflection. The possibilities are nearly endless!

Ricketts Glen State Park is one of the most scenic areas in Pennsylvania. This large park is comprised of 13,193 acres in Luzerne, Sullivan, and Columbia counties.

Ricketts Glen harbors the Glens Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark. Hike the Falls Trail System to explore the glens, which boasts a series of wild, free-flowing waterfalls, each cascading through rock-strewn clefts in this ancient hillside.

Located at the confluence of the West and North Branches of the Susquehanna River, Shikellamy State Park encompasses 132 acres that feature a Marina at Lake Augusta, and a scenic river overlook. The Shikellamy complex includes the 82-acre Milton State Park, located along Rt. 15 at West Milton, and the 20-acre Susquehanna State Park. Susquehanna State Park is home of the Hiawatha paddleboat, located at Reach Rd., Williamsport.

The Susquehanna Greenway is a 500-mile corridor of parks, trails, and communities, along the Susquehanna River and within Pennsylvania. Working towards this corridor, the Susquehanna Greenway Partnership aims to facilitate the connections between these entities, so that one day, the public can walk, bike, or paddle from town to town along the river.