Pennsylvania Parks and Recreation Areas with Cross Country Skiing

Friendship Hill National Historic Site preserves the country estate of Albert Gallatin, a Swiss emigrant who served his adopted nation during the early years of the republic. read more...

Phone: 724-725-9190   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Point Marion   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching   Details Provided By: Friendship Hill National Historic Site

On July 3, 1754, in the wilderness of the Allegheny Mountains, Colonial troops commanded by 22 year old Colonel George Washington were defeated in this small stockade at the Great Meadow. This opening battle of the French and Indian War began a seven year struggle between Great Britain and France for control of North America. read more...

Phone: 724-329-5512   Price Range: $2 - $3   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Farmington   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Battlefield   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Fort Necessity

There was no larger news story in the latter nineteenth century after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. The story of the Johnstown Flood has everything to interest the modern mind: a wealthy resort, an intense storm, an unfortunate failure of a dam, the destruction of a working class city, and an inspiring relief effort. read more...

Phone: 814-495-4643   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: South Fork   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Johnstown Flood National Memorial

Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site is one of the finest examples of a rural American 19th century iron plantation. The buildings include a blast furnace, the ironmaster's mansion, and auxiliary structures. Hopewell Furnace was founded in 1771 by Ironmaster Mark Bird. The furnace operated until 1883. read more...

Phone: 610-582-8773   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Elverson   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Historic Site   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Wildlife Watching, Nature Walks   Details Provided By: Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site

The Allegheny Portage Railroad was the first railroad constructed over the Allegheny Mountains. This inclined plane railroad operated between 1834-1854 and was considered a technological wonder in its day and played a critical role in opening the interior of the United States to trade and settlement. read more...

Phone: 814-886-6150   Price Range: $0 - $4   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Gallitzin   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: N/A   Activities: Birding, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs   Details Provided By: Allegheny Portage Railroad

The Corridor is a collection of people, places and events that helped shape our great nation. Come journey through five Pennsylvania counties bursting with heritage and brimming with outdoor adventure. Canals and railroads-remnants of Northeastern Pennsylvania's prosperous coal age-form the spine of this more than 150-mile Corridor. read more...

Phone: 610.923.3548   Price Range: N/A   Open Season: N/A   Camping: No
Nearest Popular City: Easton   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: National Park   Activities: Biking / Bicycling, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Hiking, Kayaking, Auto Touring   Details Provided By: Delware & Lehigh National Heritage Corridor

This park preserves 40 miles of the middle Delaware River and almost 70,000 acres of land along the river's New Jersey and Pennsylvania shores. At the south end of the park, the river cuts eastward through the Appalachian Mountains at the scenic Delaware Water Gap. read more...

Phone: (570) 588-2451   Price Range: $1 - $10   Open Season: N/A   Camping: Yes
Nearest Popular City: Bushkill   Nearest Lake or River: N/A   Park Type: Recreation Area   Activities: Backpacking, Birding, Boating and Watercraft, Cross Country Skiing, Fishing, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Hunting and Shooting, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Swimming, Wildlife Watching, Auto Touring, Nature Walks, Interpretive Programs, Snowshoeing, Star Gazing   Details Provided By: Delaware Water Gap