The State Park Near Pittsburgh That's Even More Beautiful In The Wintertime
By Beth Price-Williams|Published January 26, 2018
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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.
Pittsburghers are pretty fortunate to be within reasonable driving distance of several gorgeous state parks. Like Raccoon Creek State Park. This sprawling park near Pittsburgh provides the perfect setting for a day outdoors — any time of the year — in the fresh air. But, for a particularly unique and breathtaking experience, plan a visit during the wintertime.
This park near Pittsburgh — Raccoon Creek State Park — is certainly gorgeous all year around but the snow and ice of winter make it even more breathtaking. Moraine State Park also turns into a winter wonderland each year.
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