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Wandering
the
Waterfalls
By Keith Paradise
Bushkill Falls
Bushkill Falls Road, P.O. Box 151
Bushkill, PA 18324
Phone: [phone]
With its mountainous terrain coupled with creeks and
tributaries, the Poconos is a very popular destination for
waterfall observation – with Bushkill Falls in Pike County
possibly its most popular site.
Nicknamed the “Niagara of Pennsylvania,” this 300-acre
property was originally opened by Charles E Peters in
1904 and boasts eight unique waterfalls fed by two
streams nestled deep within the mountain’s forest –
with the 100-foot drop Main Falls the signature water
feature on the property. Visitors looking to combine
hiking with their waterfall watching will want to check
out the three miles of hiking trails which leads to Bridal
Veils Falls.
With Bushkill Falls situated in the Pocono Mountain region,
campers have their choice of roughly two dozen camp-
grounds to stay at during their visit.
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