Almost 3000 acres of outdoor fun, highlighted by a 949-acre lake that is used for swimming, boating, fishing and waterskiing. Beach, picnic areas, hiking trails. 20 minutes from Jim Thorpe, off 209N)

2950 Pohopoco Drive, Lehighton, PA, 18235
610-377-0045

Butterfly sanctuary, community arts and education center. Live butterfly indoor flight garden, educational tours, programs, art classes, birthday parties, Monarch Gift Shop. Open May for groups, no reservations needed June-Oct.

18 Church Rd, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-4848

15,500 acres of outdoor opportunity, featuring 43 miles of hiking trails and the National Natural Landmark called 'Boulder Field' in the glacier-formed contours of the western Poconos. 25 minutes north of Jim Thorpe (Rt 903 N to 534 W).

RR1, Box 81, White Haven, PA, 18661
570-443-0400

A 26-mile linear park along the Lehigh River, encompassing 4500 acres and featuring the Lehigh Gorge Rail-Trail, one of the best multi-sport trails anywhere. Whitewater rafting and kayaking are popular on the river. Access points at Glen Onoko, Rockport and White Haven.

RR1, Box 81, White Haven, PA, 18661
570-443-0400

Housed in a converted 1920 dairy barn, the CCEEC is on 70 acres of woodland, wetland, and meadow habitat within Mauch Chunk Lake Park, 4 miles from downtown. Educational programs, wildlife rehabilitation hospital, raptor displays, walking trails. Center open Mon-Fri, 8-4:30 but Raptor cages dawn to dusk.

151 East White Bear Drive, Summit Hill, PA, 18250
570-645-8597

Enjoy your spring, summer, fall and winter at Mauch Chunk Lake Park in scenic Carbon County. Mauch Chunk Lake Park is a county park and operated by the county's Parks and Recreation Department.

625 Lentz Trail, Jim Thorpe, PA, 18229
570-325-3669