It’s difficult for me to pick what I like most about Black Moshannon State Park. It’s a struggle I face every time I recommend this wonderful park to friends - which is often.
I’ll go from talking about the incredible camping and cabin opportunities to swooning about the park’s lake and bog. Then I get going about the abundance of wildlife. And then the hiking trails. And then the hunting and fishing. Then I realize 30 minutes have gone by and the person I’ve been talking to stopped caring about 25 minutes ago.
Black Moshannon truly has something for everyone. Despite it being about two hours from where I live, I’ve probably spent more time in Black Moshannon than any other park. And I keep being pulled back there year after year. And every time I think I’ve seen everything.
Every time I think I’ve experienced everything Black Mo has to offer, it reveals another secret. And I think it will for you too.
On this episode, I spoke with Michelle McCloskey. Michelle is the environmental education specialist at Black Moshannon State Park.
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