The Hidden Nature Park In Pennsylvania With Its Very Own Ponds, Pedestrian Bridge, And So Much More
By Beth Price-Williams|Published June 10, 2024
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Beth Price-Williams
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A professional writer for more than two decades, Beth has lived in nearly a dozen states – from Missouri and Virginia to Connecticut and Vermont – and Toronto, Canada. In addition to traveling extensively in the U.S. and the U.K., she has a BA in Journalism from Point Park University (PA), a MA in Holocaust & Genocide Studies from Stockton University (NJ), and a Master of Professional Writing from Chatham University (PA). A writer and editor for Only In Your State since 2016, Beth grew up in and currently lives outside of Pittsburgh and when she’s not writing or hanging out with her bunnies, budgies, and chinchilla, she and her daughter are out chasing waterfalls.
Even though I’ve lived in Pennsylvania for a significant part of my life and in my current town for more than a decade, I still discover places I never knew existed, a testament to just how much there is to do and see here. One of my favorite discoveries is, hands down, outdoor destinations, like Quittie Creek Nature Park. This hidden nature park in Annville, Pennsylvania is an idyllic destination whether you have all day or only an hour or two to visit.
You might have heard it called Quittapahilla Creek Nature Park, but most people know this hidden oasis in Annville as Quittie Creek Nature Park.
A short stroll from the town square in Annville, this 36-acre nature park is pretty much hiding in plain sight. Although it's known by residents, this small-town spot still retains its hidden gem status with those not from here.
But you don't have to walk to soak up the serenity of nature that Quittie Creek Nature Park offers. Sink into one of the park benches, where you might spot such local wildlife as...
Have you been to this hidden gem nature park in Annville, Pennsylvania? What did you like most about it? Let us know in the comments! If you’re ready to explore more of Annville and beyond, slip on your hiking shoes and follow one of the best hiking trails in Pennsylvania. Find a full list, including maps and photos, on All Trails.