As the National Park Service century of excellence celebration continues, ingenious annual ideas endure including National Park Week sparking enthusiasm to visit our country’s national parks and federal lands with free admission April 16 to 24.
Northeastern Pennsylvania serves as the ideal location to absorb this recreation with a collection of outstanding destinations ready to oblige. Whether craving outdoor excitement or a touch of historical enlightenment, these fabulous finds offer a means to unwind and enjoy!
Step inside Steamtown National Historic Site as fee-free days unfold living history with tours and special exhibits including “Steel and Steam” airing in the Scranton destination’s state-of-the-art digital theater. Even enjoy a short or longer train excursion!
Enjoy a special re-dedication of the Baldwin Locomotive Works no. 26 planned for April 17. While the park opens 9 a.m. festivities including a ribbon-cutting ceremony and photo exhibit documenting the locomotive’s restoration begin 11 a.m.
Guests will also receive a free commemorative baseball card of the locomotive’s history and statistics!
Steamtown National Historic Site
For site maps & more go here to explore: www.nps.gov/stea
Featuring 70,000 acres of forests, fields, waterways, waterfalls, and wildlife; Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area offers outdoor ideas to enjoy adventure sports. Anglers can wade trout streams, hikers peer into a 1,000 foot deep water gap; rafters take on the white water of the Delaware River all with the attraction of no cost for action!
Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
For site maps & more go here to explore: www.nps.gov/dewa
