Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve In Pittsburgh Is One Of The Most Stunning Lesser-Known Places In The City
By Beth Price-Williams|Published March 13, 2020
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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.
Pittsburgh’s always so full of surprises, isn’t it? Even if we’ve lived here for a short time, a few years, or our whole lives, we can always discover something new that captures our imagination. If you need a bit of time away from the noise of life, you’ll find it — and more — at this hidden gem in Pittsburgh.
Hidden just 20 minutes from Downtown Pittsburgh, Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve promises tranquility among nature, making it an ideal destination.
Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, which serves as the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania's headquarters, offers visitors five miles of trails to explore.
The nature reserve spans 134 acres in the Fox Chapel neighborhood of Pittsburgh, welcoming visitors daily all year around. Wear a pair of comfy walking or hiking shoes, and bring bottled water for your...
...trek along one (or more) of the nature trails. The Toddler Trail, the shortest trail at just 0.11 miles, will take you to up hills and along the shimmering pond.
If you're visiting on a balmy summer evening, follow the Upper Fields Trail, at just a quarter of a mile. Here, you'll have the best chances of seeing lightning bugs.
Set off on the nature trails at Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, open daily from sunrise until sunset. If you want to check out the Audubon Nature Store, stop by Tuesday through Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
What’s your favorite hidden gem in Pittsburgh? Join the conversation in the comments! After your visit to Beechwood Farms Nature Reserve, dig into a delicious meal at Don’s Diner, another hidden gem.
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