May 11-18, 2025 is National "I Love My State Parks Week," a time to appreciate our most cherished places - our state parks! This week is meant to increase visibility of state parks by sharing their stories, benefits, and how to access them in order to connect with the public to share their memories, stories, and photos and to bring to new visitors to the region.
What are the 29 State Parks in the Pennsylvania Wilds?
• Bald Eagle State Park
• Bendigo State Park
• Black Moshannon State Park
• Bucktail State Park
• Chapman State Park
• Cherry Springs State Park
• Clear Creek
• Colton Point State Park
• Cook Forest
• Denton Hill State Park
• Elk State Park
• Hills Creek Complex
• Hyner Run
• Hyner View
• Kettle Creek State Park
• Kinzua Bridge State Park
• Leonard Harrison State Park
• Little Pine
• Lyman Run State Park
• Ole Bull State Park
• Parker Dam State Park
• Patterson State Park
• Prouty Place State Park
• Ravensburg State Park
• SB Elliott State Park
• Sinnemahoning State Park
• Sizerville State Park
• Susquehanna State Park
• Upper Pine Bottom
We have curated a list of Pennsylvania-made products to help you explore the state parks in this region, as well as take home a memento to help you remember your visit and share stories with friends.
Pennsylvania State Parks and State Forests Passport
This 135-page passport includes maps, a history of the state’s park and forest system, a brief description and most memorable feature of each state park and forest, and additional online resources. Participants can track their visits to our public lands by initialing their book or having it stamped at the park or forest office. The Pennsylvania Passport not only guides people to our state parks and forests, but it also breaks down interest areas and challenges users to complete each area to receive recognition for their accomplishments with a special metal "dog tag" for the theme.
Purple Lizard Maps
Purple Lizard Maps are carefully crafted with a deep love and respect for nature, landscapes and place, featuring up-to-date trail information, topographic details, and info you need to find your next fantastic outdoor adventure. To make the best map available, Purple Lizard Maps does the hard work, carefully sort out what's true and what's not, and highlighting the kinds of information that outdoor recreation enthusiasts are seeking. They go out and work in the field, immerse themselves in the landscapes and communities they map, gathering local knowledge, learning about the best spots and getting lost when necessary - so you don't have to!
Lizard Maps are durable, waterproof, and give you the big picture – the map opens to 24” x 36” and folds easily to 4” x 8” to fit in your back pocket.
Outdoor Discovery Atlas
The 40+ page PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas is the go-to guide for people looking to explore the wonders of the PA Wilds. Serving as a print companion to pawilds.com, the PA Wilds Outdoor Discovery Atlas provides travel tips and planning resources, ideas on things to see and do throughout the region, and navigable maps. It also attempts to underscore our region’s conservation legacy and nods to some private industry partners who practice sustainability in their businesses and helped make the Atlas a reality!
Sue's Salves
Don't forget to bring along Sue's Salves on all your hikes. These products use natural ingredients from Sue Morris' home garden to heal a number of ailments. Use the tea tree salve for rashes, blisters, or poison ivy or the calendula healing cream to soothe sore, cracked, burned skin. Grab the all natural insect repellent to have on hand for all walks this summer!
Sue’s plant-based products are free of harmful chemicals, crafted with the intent to heal.
Canvas Backpack with Patch
Go exploring with this canvas backpack that includes a zipper closure main compartment with flap and magnet closure. The cotton webbing, adjustable back straps, and top carry handle make it the perfect satchel for any adventure. The inside lining has an interior zipper pocket. Dimensions are 11 1/2" W x 16" H x 4" D and has a faux leather engraved patch.
