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    Explore Almost 20 Miles of Trails in Chester County

    September 23, 2024 /

    The 1,784-acre Marsh Creek State Park sits in north central Chester County, PA, near Downingtown. The focal point of the park is the 535-acre Marsh Creek Lake which offers fishing and boating, as well as 19.5 miles of hiking trails in the surrounding area. Marsh Creek Lake was created by damming Marsh Creek in the early ‘70s and is one of the few lakes in the commonwealth to sit above the remnants of a town beneath the surface. What’s left of Milford Mills (the roads, foundations and the embankments of Larkin’s Bridge) can be found 30 to 50 feet beneath the surface. (The buildings were removed before flooding the area.)…

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    An Overview of Pennsylvania State Parks – Philadelphia and Adjacent Counties

    October 25, 2016 /

    Note: Due to the large number of state parks in Bucks County, those parks are listed in a separate post. The Pennsylvania’s State Park system provides access to 200,000 acres of nature and includes a variety of terrain and geological features. In Philadelphia and the adjacent counties alone, there are 14 state parks, where anyone can go enjoy forests, fields and water, free of charge. The parks are open every day of the year, from sunrise to sunset, with day areas closing at dusk. Some also offer overnight camping to groups or individuals. Picnic tables are usually easy to find. Dogs are allowed in most areas of the parks, but…

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