Wildlife
Research, education, preservation. 52-acre Lake Lacawac is a glacial lake preserved in almost pristine condition. Hiking on 8 trails, boreal bog, ponds, streams. Open to the public.
14,800 acres of Forever Wild Forest Preserve offers fairly gentle hiking trails, solitude, a world-class trout steam, and camping.
(PEEC) in the 77,000-acre DWGNRA offers 12 miles of hiking trails, weekend educational programs, conference facilities, and summer camp.
What’s better than an obstacle course, ziplining, rock climbing, archery tag, & paintball, all at the spectacularly beautiful Skytop Lodge?
The D & H Canal (Delaware & Hudson) Park at Lock 31 has 16 beautiful acres to explore. Daniels Farmhouse, D&H Canal, Canal Lock 31. Signs give a brief history of the site along the Lackawaxen River.
3.2 miles through upland oak/pine forests and open fields along the Kittatinny Ridge, good for hiking, fishing, and cross-country skiing.
73 miles of the Delaware River, the longest undammed river in the eastern U.S. Canoe, hike, fish, and observe Bald Eagles!
This peaceful 300-acre park of forest, meadows, and wetlands offers a picnic pavilion and well-marked, easy trails.
Beautiful 600-acre wildlife sanctuary. 5 miles of well-maintained hiking trails for all ability levels. Cross-country-skiing.
Exceptionally beautiful county park. 345-acre lake, facilities for camping, swimming, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing, boating. Small entrance fee.
Horseback riding, trail rides, wagon rides, pony rides, wildlife tours, and wintertime sleigh rides. Bring a picnic. By appointment only.
32 miles point-to-point. The trail offers miles of easy to moderate hiking, thanks to its crushed gravel surface. Not crowded. Free weekend shuttle service.
400 acres of vernal pools, pristine streams, and rhododendron thickets in beautiful Barrett Township. Good for hiking and fishing.
2,500 acres of woodlands and glacial wetlands, ancient marsh waters, in one of the state’s largest spruce forests. 2-mile trail, boardwalk system. Birding, hiking.
Miles of multi-use trails. Boating, hiking, biking, whitewater rafting. Numerous Class II, III rapids. Open year-round.
16,000-acre natural area. Public beach, campground, 44 miles of hiking trails. Trout fishing, swimming, disc golf, winter sports. Waterfalls, lake.
A 166-acre preserve of old fields, mature deciduous forest, evergreen stands, and two ponds. 2 1/2 miles of maintained and well-marked trails are open for public use year-round
Three miles of publicly accessible walking trails through the woods and wildflower meadows, along with two ponds, wetlands, and a tributary to Beach Lake Creek.
315 acres with 564 acres of adjoining wetlands, Pecks Pond is one of the largest glacial bogs in the state.
