Pennsylvania’s Best State Park for Fall Colors and More
National parks can be so fun to visit. A national park carries a peace and natural beauty that’s difficult to find anywhere else. It’s just hard to compete with the…
National parks can be so fun to visit. A national park carries a peace and natural beauty that's difficult to find anywhere else. It's just hard to compete with the calm serenity and natural magic that you'll find at the bevy of these spots across the United States. But, national parks aren't the only places of wonder in the U.S. What about state parks? Those can be just as special and make for a great trip. Whether you're visiting in the fall, winter, spring or summer, let's look at the best in this state, according to one popular travel outlet.
The Best State Park in Pennsylvania
The crew at Travel and Leisure magazine has put together a feature about the glorious state parks throughout the U.S. "National parks get all the attention, but some of the most beautiful landscapes in the U.S. are found in lesser-known—and therefore less busy—state parks," they note in the piece. "From the caves of Ohio's Hocking Hills State Park to the hoodoos of Utah's Mars-like Goblin Valley State Park, endless places are waiting to be explored from coast to coast."
So, what's best spot to visit in Pennsylvania? It's Ohiopyle State Park. "In this beautiful Pennsylvania state park, you can whoosh down natural water slides, search for fossils, go backpacking on the Laurel Highlands Hiking Trail, and explore 27 miles of mountain bike trails," Travel and Leisure notes.
So, what about the national variety? Well, according to U.S. News and World Report, the No. 1 best national pick in the U.S. is Glacier National Park, which is located in northwest Montana, along the Canadian border. People love to call this spot "The Crown of the Continent."
"A showcase of melting glaciers, alpine meadows, carved valleys, and spectacular lakes. With over 700 miles of trails, Glacier is a paradise for adventurous visitors seeking a landscape steeped in human culture," they state on their website. "Relive the days of old through historic chalets, lodges, and the famous Going-to-the-Sun Road." Glacier also shares a border with Canada's Waterton Lakes National Park.
