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The state parks of Pennsylvania are among the most beautiful and perfectly preserved places in the United States. The state boasts 120 parks altogether, with at least one in almost every county, each dedicated to maintaining the majesty of the terrain, and the purity of the air and water. The natural richness of the landscape stems in large part from its diversity: the rolling hills to the east, the shores that look out over the sparkling waters of Lake Erie, the winding rivers that shape the face of the West, and the rising, mountainous plateaus of Appalachians, however different, are all part of the same wondrous system. It is no wonder that such pains are taken to protect them.
But humans are by no means the only ones who can appreciate the state's dedication to preservation, for Pennsylvania is home to some of the greatest biological diversity you'll find in the Northern Hemisphere. Black bears roam the same forests as the white tailed deer and the famed groundhog; the trees house the little ruffed grouse, the mountains the majestic bald eagle; wide mouth bass power through the river where salamanders crawl the shallows – and all enjoy the stewardship and shelter of the Commonwealth.
With all that Pennsylvania offers, you're sure to find something to suit you, no matter what your interests are. Think of hiking or climbing your way into the rarified air near the top of Mount Davis, and looking out at the land below "see hiking in PA". Imagine yourself conquering the rapids of the Allegheny, paddle in hand, or drifting across the still waters of Lake Nockamixon with rod and reel. Birding, fishing, hunting, golfing, skiing, swimming, and more await you in this natural wonderland. All this has been entrusted to Pennsylvania by the past that we might enjoy it, and preserve it for the future.
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