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

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

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

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

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

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