Ricketts Glen State Park, State park and natural landmark in northeastern Pennsylvania, US.
Description
Ricketts Glen State Park is a nature reserve and natural landmark in northeastern Pennsylvania, stretching across more than 5,300 hectares of land in three counties. The area includes a mountain lake, campsites, fishing spots, and an extensive network of trails, including a loop that passes a whole series of waterfalls.
History
A Civil War officer bought large sections of these forests around 1850 and logged trees for sale. The state acquired part of the land in 1942 and opened the park to visitors and campers.
Culture
The name recalls a former landowner and officer who once managed these forests for timber. Today families come here to swim in the lake or walk the wooded paths on weekends.
Practical
Bring solid shoes if you plan to visit the waterfalls, as the trails are rocky and can be slippery when wet. The camping area offers showers and toilets, while boat rental at the lake is available during summer.
Did you know?
The tallest of the waterfalls drops nearly 29 meters (94 feet) over a rock ledge, making it clearly higher than any other fall in the park. The glaciers that moved through this area thousands of years ago shaped the gorges and cliffs along which the waterfalls flow today.
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