List of National Natural Landmarks in Pennsylvania explained

From List of National Natural Landmarks, these are the National Natural Landmarks in Pennsylvania. There are 27 in total.

NameImageDateLocationCountyOwnershipDescription
1 Bear Meadows Natural Area196540.4061°N -77.1739°Wpublic/state
Rothrock State Forest
2 Box Huckleberry Site40.4061°N -77.1739°Wpublic/state
Tuscarora State Forest
A 10acres natural area which preserves a rare colony of box huckleberry over 1,000 years old.
3 Cook Forest State Park41.3236°N -79.1639°Wpublic/stateA 8500acres state park notable for its spectacular stands of old-growth Eastern White Pine and Eastern Hemlock, many from around 1644.
4 Ferncliff Peninsula Natural Area197339.8676°N -79.4982°Wpublic/state
Ohiopyle State Park
This 100acres peninsula is formed by a meander in the Youghiogheny River. It is a good example of a late successional forests in the Allegheny Mountains
5 Ferncliff Wildflower and Wildlife Preserve197239.7826°N -76.2427°Wprivate/nonprofitThe vegetation within the Ferncliff Wildflower and Wildlife Preserve is an excellent example of a mixed mesophytic forest that occupies the valleys and ravines of the oak-chestnut forest region.
6 Florence Jones Reineman Wildlife Sanctuary197340.2667°N -77.2667°Wprivate/family trustContains a 3100acres diverse ecological community.
7 196841.2717°N -77.3269°WTioga
Lycoming
public/state
Tioga State Forest
Known as the "Grand Canyon of Pennsylvania", a deep gorge carved by glacial meltwater. The maximum depth of the canyon is 1,450 feet (442 m) at Waterville, near the southern end. At Leonard Harrison and Colton Point State Parks, the depth is more than 800 feet and from rim to rim is approximately 4,000 feet (1200 m). Protects 160000acres.
8 Hawk Mountain Sanctuary196540.6408°N -75.9922°WBerks
Schuylkill
private/nonprofit A sanctuary on a Blue Mountain ridge, known as an excellent vantage point for hawk migrations.
9 1973[1] or 1977[2] 41.691°N -79.254°WWarrenpublic/federal
Allegheny National Forest
An old-growth white pine forest of 120acres.
10 197240.2384°N -77.6414°WPerrypublic/state
Tuscarora State Forest
Features numerous old growth hemlock trees.
11 196741.0361°N -75.6839°Wpublic/state
Hickory Run State Park
A 16.5acres landscape of sandstone boulders, which were formed approximately 20,000 years ago.
12 Lake Lacawac196841.3823°N -75.2921°Wprivate/nonprofit A 52acres glacial lake surrounded by a hardwood conifer forest.
13 McConnells Mill State Park197240.9267°N -80.19°WLawrencepublic/stateProtects 2546acres of the Slippery Rock Creek gorge, including several waterfalls.
14 Monroe Border Fault198040.5798°N -75.1976°WBuckspublic/state
Nockamixon State Park
An upland along the Delaware River, the area features a variety of exposed rocks from different geological ages.
15 Nay Aug Park Gorge and Waterfall198941.4014°N -75.6428°Wpublic/municipal Located in an urban park, it features a rock-strewn, heavily wooded gorge.
16 Nottingham Park Serpentine Barrens200939.7405°N -76.0391°WChesterprivate/nonprofit A 651acres county park on one of the largest outcrops of serpentine in the eastern US, which creates a savanna-like habitat with a number of unusual flora.
17 Presque Isle State Park196742.1631°N -80.1008°Wpublic/stateA 3112acres sandy peninsula stretching into Lake Erie.
18 Reynolds Spring and Algerine Swamp Bogs197441.5509°N -77.4975°WTioga
Lycoming
public/state
Tioga State Forest
Contains two bogs of 1302acres and 84acres, which are surrounded by thick oak and pine groves.
19 The Glens Natural Area196841.3261°N -76.2794°Wpublic/state
Ricketts Glen State Park
2845acres of old growth forest, with many trees exceed 100feet in height. Twenty two separate named waterfalls are located in the area.
20 Snyder Middleswarth Natural Area196740.81°N -77.2831°Wpublic/state
Bald Eagle State Forest
A hemlock, pine, and oak forest located on 500acres.
21 Susquehanna Water Gaps196840.5209°N -76.9789°WCumberland, Dauphin, Perrypublic/stateMillions of years of erosive rock create impressive landforms of unique geologic heritage and outstanding natural beauty, as the Susquehanna River cuts through five ridges of the Appalachian Mountains north of Harrisburg.
22 Tamarack Swamp197741.989°N -79.555°Wpublic/stateAn acidic kettle pond bog.
23 Tannersville Cranberry Bog197441.04°N -75.306°Wprivate/nonprofit A 1000acres kettle lake fen.
24 John Heinz National Wildlife Refuge at Tinicum196539.8859°N -75.2624°WPhiladelphia
Delaware
public/federal Protects a tidal marsh of 350acres located in an urban environment.
25 Tionesta Scenic and Research Natural Areas197341.645°N -78.941°WWarren
McKean
public/federal
Allegheny National Forest
4131acres of old growth forest on the Allegheny Plateau.
26 197741.9434°N -79.7631°Wprivate/nonprofitA peatland of 125acres located near the shore of Lake Erie.
27 Wissahickon Valley196440.0161°N -75.2057°WMontgomery, Philadelphiapublic/state
Fort Washington State Park
Protects an urbanized tributary of the Schuylkill River, which features a gorge and thick woodlands.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hearts Content Scenic Area. National Park Service. 2009-12-12.
  2. Web site: Hearts Content Recreation Area. United States Forest Service. 2007-04-14. 2008-01-15.