Allegheny National Forest - Warren PA - 814-723-5150 - Pennsylvania's only National Forest -over 513,000 acres - over 1,100 miles of hiking, biking, horseback riding, ATV, and snowmobile trails.
Loyalsock State Forest - Rock Run PA - dcnr.state.pa.us/forestry/hiking/logger.aspx - - Voted best swimming hole in the mid-atlantic region by BACKPACKER magazine. These clear waters of the Yellow Dog Run cascades over ledges and gorges into a pool of cool clear water.
Michaux State Forest - Fayetteville PA - (717)352-2211 - 83,000 acres, features primitive camping, hiking, horseback riding, mountain biking, hunting, snowmobiling, picnic pavilions, boating, & fishing.
Pine Creek Gorge - Wellsboro PA - 888-TIOGA28 - over 165,000 acres - bike the 54 mile rail trail or relax on a covered wagon ride through the canyon.