Friday, September 3, 2010

Ricketts Glen State Park


It has been on my bucket list for 35 years. Ever since some college buddies raved about this place I have been wanting to go here. Well, Friday, August 27th, my wife and I finally did it! After spending Thursday night at Yellow Gables bed and breakfast in Bloomsburg we set out early Friday morning. (I don't plan to review the bed and breakfast here but George and Camille were just great.) It was a beautiful day, low humidity, clear skies, and moderate temperatures for this time of year. If you decide to hike here you definitely want to follow the recommendations about footwear. Hiking the Falls trail can be treacherous.

It was about a 30 minute drive from Bloomsburg. We entered the park and proceeded to the Lake Rose Trailhead. Looking at our trail map we chose to walk down the Ganoga Glen. Then at Waters Meet we walked up the Glen Leigh. We finished up by walking the Highland Trail back to the Lake Rose Trailhead. What a fantastic adventure. We took lots of photos.

We drove to the Beach Lot #2 parking lot by Lake Jean. Here we had our picnic lunch. Then we rented kayaks for an hour. Being on the lake with clear sunny skies was just beautiful and so peaceful.

This is just one of the most beautiful places in Pennsylvania. I am so glad we have finally made the journey here.

Keep on Trekkin'

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