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The Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) is a scenic 70-mile multi-use path that has both urban charm and natural beauty. It connects over 30 communities across Luzerne, Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and Wayne counties. In downtown Scranton, the trail features paved sections, such as the 3.5-mile Scranton Riverwalk.

Nestled within the lush forest, this magnificent waterfall tumbles gracefully from a height of 20 feet, forming a tranquil pool at its base. The surrounding area is adorned with vibrant rhododendrons and majestic pine trees, creating a picturesque setting, perfect for a place to stop for lunch and immerse yourself in the serene beauty of this natural area.

Pinchot State Forest covers 50,000 acres across 5 counties in the mountains of Pennsylvania. The forest offers excellent hiking and biking, as well camping, fishing, and hunting.

Spruce Swamp Natural Area is an 87-acre glacial bog that is home to native spruce, balsam fir, and tamarack. The reserve is also a known habitat for a few Pennsylvania Plant Species of Concern. Quiet and tranquil, it's a great place to escape to.

For a long time Scranton was known as the birthplace of U.S. Sentator, Vice-President, and President Joe Biden. Though the city still celebrates of one its own climbing to such lofty heights, it is probably better known today as the setting for "The Office" and the cast of characters working at the fictional paper company Dunder Mifflin.

The Dick & Nancy Eales Preserve at Moosic Mountain boasts panoramic views of Pennsylvania's northeastern corner. The area features stunted pine and oak forests dominated by low-lying shrubs, attracting various bird species and rare butterflies and moths like the sallow and barren buck moth. There are trails leading to the ridge tops, accessible by hiking or mountain biking, where you can enjoy stunning sunset views to the west.

West Abington Rd is a lovely smooth stretch of tarmac that passes a quiet lake amongst agricultural buildings. Perfect for a quiet cycle amongst beautiful countryside.

Gateway Preserve conservation efforts and set this land aside for permanent conservation. The goal is to benefit health and well-being while saving land for residents to enjoy. It is key to protect the area's natural biodiversity and air and water quality, creating an area for recreation and environmental education. This land helps with the flooding problem in Turtle Creek Valley communities by allowing the natural area to absorb 102 million gallons of rainwater annually.