Raccoon Creek State Park, Pennsylvania

Just an hours drive east of Pittsburgh is a magic place where tall hickory trees canopy Raccoon Creek and a secret trail that leads a 50-acre meadow hidden amongst the trees. Unleash your inner wildchild by frolicking in the Wildflower Reserve where over 700 plant species thrive and hundreds of flowers bloom between April and August. From the poshest of camping situations to a lean-to in the dirt, Raccoon Creek State Park has an outdoor adventure waiting for everyone. Breathe deep and take it all in—this is Commonwealth paradise.