So if you're not from "the woods" normally, you might discover a ton of new animals/bugs/plants that you wonder about. It's so fun to "catch" a new species and we highly recommend the "Seek" App.

It's free and no registration is involved, and no user data is collected.

Seek will ask permission to turn on location services, but your location is obscured to respect your privacy while still allowing species suggestions from your general area. Your precise location is never stored in the app or sent to iNaturalist.

Our image recognition technology is based on observations submitted to iNaturalist.org and partner sites, and identified by the iNaturalist community.

This is a great app for families who want to spend more time exploring nature together.

Cathy's Trail is a 1.6 mile easy loop trail located in Long Pond, Pennsylvania that also has ball fields and playgrounds (great for little kids). Approximately 10 minutes away.

Tobyhanna State Park Loop Trail is a 5.1 mile loop trail located near Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania that features a lake and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Fun views of the dam at the end of the hike when going counterclockwise. The blue square trail (lake loop) is a family favorite as it's very well marked and maintained. Approximately 15 minutes away.

Austin T. Blakeslee Natural Area (Highland Trail) is a 2.2 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Blakeslee, Pennsylvania that features a waterfall and is good for all skill levels. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. A personal favorite also excellent for kids. Approximately 15 minutes away.

Devil's Hole Trail is a 3.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Cresco, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. One of 2 trails in the state game lands. Approximately 15 minutes away.

Devil's Hole Loop is a 4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Cresco, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips and is best used from April until October. Approximately 15 minutes away.

Mount Sophia via Red Rock Trail Loop is a 2.3 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Cresco, Pennsylvania that offers the chance to see wildlife and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, nature trips, and bird watching.  Approximately 15 minutes away.

Brady's Dam Loop is a 3.7 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Blakeslee, Pennsylvania that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is best used from April until October. One of 3 other trails in states game land. Approximately 20 minutes away.

Wolf Swamp and Deep Lake Trails Loop is a 5.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Tannersville, Pennsylvania that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. One of 4 other trails in Big Pocono Park.  Approximately 20 minutes away (and near Camelback). 

A short, but moderate hike with some nice views along the way (and just at the top of the mountain when you arrive). Fun to traverse next to Camelback ski trails! Good for 2 hours of exploring. Follow it clockwise. Approximately 22 minutes away.

Mount Minsi via Appalachian Trail is a 5.3 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania that features a lake and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. One of 36 other trails in the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area.  Approximately 25 minutes away (great to do on your way out since it's headed back toward NYC/NJ)!

Choke Creek Trail is a 6.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Gouldsboro, Pennsylvania that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round.  One of 3 other trails in Spruce Swamp. Approximately 25 minutes away.

A 4.5 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Blakeslee, Pennsylvania that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, walking, and nature trips and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash. Can easily turn into a 6+ mile hike and has fun water features with a mix of shade and open sun. Check out the boulder caves near the end but beware of wildlife! Great for athletic kids. Approximately 25 minutes away.

Bear Creek Red Loop Trail is a 6 mile lightly trafficked loop trail located near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options. One of 5 other trails in Bear Creek Preserve. Approximately 25 minutes away.

A 5.1 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near White Haven, Pennsylvania that features a river and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and nature trips.

Good for strong hiking kids with lots of wildlife and wild flowers combined with challenging elevation changes. Approximately 30 minutes away.

Shades of Death Trail is a 2.2 mile heavily trafficked out and back trail located near Lake Harmony, Pennsylvania that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking, trail running, and bird watching and is best used from March until October. One of 13 other trails within Hickory State Park. Approximately 30 minutes away.

Seven Tubs Nature Area is a 1.8 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail is primarily used for hiking and trail running and is best used from May until June. One of 5 other trails within Whirlpool Canyon Falls area. Approximately 35 minutes away.

Embark on an unforgettable waterfall adventure. Bushkill Falls, "The Niagara of Pennsylvania," encompasses about 300 acres with eight waterfalls and over two miles of trails, bridges and walkways. The drop of the Main Falls is about 100 feet. From the top of the first falls to the bottom of the lower gorge, the drop is about 300 feet. For eager hikers, the Red Trail runs nearly two miles and offers views of all eight falls including Bridal Veil Falls, Bridesmaid's Falls, Pennel Falls and the Lower Gorge Falls. 

 Approximately 45 minutes away.

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This is an easy hike to two beautiful waterfalls in Child's Park within the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area. Approximately 60 minutes away.