Upper Pine Bottom State Park - Don't blink or you'll miss it

About this episode

This episode explores the hidden gem of Upper Pine Bottom State Park in Pennsylvania.

Driving down Route 44 from Lycoming County to Montgomery County, you may be able to spot a brief break in the trees and rhododendrons. It’s so quick that if you blink, you’ll miss it. But if you slow down, you’ll see that it’s one of the smallest state parks in all of Pennsylvania. As you pull into the gravel parking lot, you’ll notice a few things. You’ll see a couple picnic tables, a few signs and a quiet stream. Look all the way to the left and then all the way to the right. That’s i...

People in this episode

Host: Christian Alexandersen

Topics covered

• state parks
• travel
• nature
• Pennsylvania
• outdoor activities

Keywords

• Upper Pine Bottom State Park
• Lycoming County
• Montgomery County
• nature
• travel
• state parks
• outdoor activities

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Upper Pine Bottom State Park, Lycoming County, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, Route 44

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