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Great backpacking in PA!

With a name meaning "a place where the river forks" Lackawanna State Forest is located at the convergence of the Susquehanna and Lackawanna Rivers. This mountainous state forest has varied terrain perfect for hiking and outdoor adventures. A 26 mile trail that winds through forest and bog and is perfect for overnight backpacking or can be taken in short stints. 

Kayak or canoe on the Lehigh River. Camp among majestic trees and fall asleep to the sound of nightbirds and crickets. Watch the wildlife in their natural habitat, including black bears, deer, grouse and wild turkey. Lackawanna State Forest attracts a huge amount of fishing and hunting enthusiasts each year. Come take advantage of the cold and warm water fishing and find species such as trout, bass, pickerel and crappie. Hunters and trappers who wish to hunt deer, turkey, grouse, squirrels, and rabbits will be pleased to find them in abundance.