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| Salt Springs State Park:
The Friends of Salt Springs State Park, Inc., host varied events and offer its educational and
environmental programs to the community and public. Trails through the park offer a vista of
spectacular topography of the surrounding region. Licensed hunting and fishing are permitted in
season. A day-use picnic area is available. The park is also ideal for winter activities, including
cross-country skiing, sledding and tobogganing. The park is located 6 miles north of Montrose,
on Silver Creek Road (one mile west of Rt. 29) in the village of Franklin Forks. The park is open
daily from dawn to dusk. For more information and a list of programs, contact: Friends of Salt Springs
State Park, PO Box 541, Montrose, PA 18801; phone 570-967-7275; or check the web site at
www.friendsofsaltsprings.park.org. |
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| D&H Rail Trail is a 32 mile corridor for multi-purpose recreational
use along the eastern border of the County. Abandoned rail lines have been converted into recreational
trails for walking, running, horseback riding, cross-country skiing or snowmobiling. The trailhead office
is located on Rt. 334, Main Street, Forest City and is open Monday through Thursday from 9-3 or by appointment.
Phone: 570-785-7245 for a list of events. June 1 is "Trails Day" with all day outdoor activities for the entire
family. www.nepa-rails-trails.org |
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| Florence Shelly Preserve part of the Nature Conservancy, is a
357-acre Preserve and home to many thriving species of plant, animal and bird life. Self-guided trails are
available or guided walks with stewardship committee members are provided through undeveloped trails.
Contact the Florence Shelly Preserve, PO Box 157, Thompson, PA 18465, or phone 570-756-2429 or 570-727-3362. |
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| State Game Lands There are 5 State Game Land areas located in
Susquehanna County for various seasonal recreational activities. For more information, contact the
State Game Commission, PO Box 220, Dallas, PA 18612, or call 570-675-1143 or 570-675-1144 or
email: info@pgc.state.pa.us |
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| Elk Mountain Ski Resort offers some of PA’s best skiing.
The resort is located on Rt. 374 in Union Dale and offers many ski programs and trails for the
first-time through expert skier. For more information, contact Elk Mountain Ski Resort, Inc.,
RR 3, Box 3328, Union Dale, PA 18470-9528, phone: 570-679-4400, or
www.elkskier.com. Spring
Carnival in March. |
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| Callender’s Sugar House & Cross Country Ski Area Located in
Thompson, PA. Friendly, family-oriented cross country skiing on marked, groomed trails. Rental
s and group rates. For more information, call 570-727-2982. |
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| Woodbourne Forest and Wildlife Sanctuary The Sanctuary is
located on Rt. 29, approximately 6 miles south of Montrose. A number of programs for naturalists
of all ages are conducted throughout the season. For more information, contact the Sanctuary at
RR 6, Box 6294, Montrose, PA 18801, or call 570-278-3384. |
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