Explore Thousands Of Acres Of Trails, Flora, and Fauna At Pennsylvania's Otherworldly Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge
By Beth Price-Williams|Published May 16, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Living in the same place for a while sometimes means inadvertently becoming complacent. Everything is so familiar that, at least for me, life can become a bit monotonous. That’s what makes getting out and exploring so refreshing. Even if I’ve hiked a trail or visited a state park numerous times, every experience is different. That’s likely what you’ll discover, too, when you visit this national wildlife refuge in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania.
Add a bit of adventure to your week with a visit to the 22,000-acre Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge in Stroudsburg, a peaceful escape for nature and outdoor lovers.
The Pennsylvania Audubon Society has deemed the Cherry Valley National Wildlife Refuge an "Important Bird Area."
Partially flanked by the Kittatinny Ridge, the wildlife refuge features a variety of landscapes, including wetlands, forests, fields, and streams. It's also a haven for migrating birds in the autumn.
Make sure you visit at least once in the fall, where you might be lucky enough to see some of the 20,000 migrating raptors or other bird species.
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The wildlife refuge promises plenty to do, from hiking and photography to fishing and archery. Add a winter visit to your itinerary, too, so you can explore on snowshoes or go cross-country skiing.
Slip on comfy shoes if you plan to explore on one of the scenic hiking trails. One of the shortest, the 1.7-mile Front Nine Trail meanders past wetlands and fields.
Earning an easy rating, the Cherry Valley Ridge Trail tallies 3.2 miles and meanders along the Kittatinny Ridge. If you've got the time, you'll quickly discover this pretty path is well worth following.
Have you been to this wildlife refuge in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania? What did you think? Let us know in the comments! Go on even more adventures by following one of the best waterfall trails in Pennsylvania. Find a comprehensive list of hiking trails in Pennsylvania, including photos and maps, on All Trails.
