Pennsylvania’s a paradise for outdoor lovers. Even if you’re not into hiking and biking, you’ll find a plethora of things to do all over the state. French Creek State Park in Pennsylvania, a secluded natural oasis, promises plenty to do all year around. Hiking? Check. Picnicking? Check. Bird watching? Check. And, of course, that’s just the beginning. Take a look.

Stretching more than 7,000 acres, French Creek State Park boasts the "largest block of contiguous forest" between New York City and Washington DC.
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The natural oasis beckons visitors with its wide variety of activities. You'll discover so much to do you just might want to make plans to camp out overnight or for a few nights.
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View the vast wildlife that calls the state park, surrounded by the Schuylkill Highlands, home. Squirrels, deer, and an assortment of birds are among those who live in the park.
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Be sure to stop by Pine Swamp Natural Area, a 90-acre swamp that has been designated a State Park Natural Area. The National Audubon Society has also named the park an "Important Bird Area."
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Of course, French Creek State Park is an ideal destination any time of the year. Popular winter activities include cross-country skiing, ice skating, sledding, and hiking.
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Visitors engage in a variety of popular activities during the warmer months, such as mountain biking, horseback riding, and picnicking.
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Spend those hot summer days cooling off in the swimming pool. (All visitors are charged a fee for using the pool.) The pool (and concession stand) is open from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. between Memorial Day and Labor Day.
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Or, try something a little different. A few rounds of disc golf, perhaps? Or, maybe a challenging game of orienteering? The popular activity involves individuals using a map and a compass to follow a self-guided course in the park.
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French Creek State Park is open from dawn to dusk all year around.
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Address:

French Creek State Park
843 Park Road
Elverson, PA 19520
610-582-9680
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