Featured field guide · Luzerne County

The Quiet Side of Ricketts Glen

Beyond the famous falls, old logging roads and moss-covered stone reveal a slower, wilder side of the park.

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From the field journal
“The best Pennsylvania trails don’t always lead to a summit. Sometimes they lead to a quiet creek, a hemlock grove, or a place you’ll want to keep to yourself.”

— Kurt, Outdoor PA