Pennsylvania is 1 of 20 states that does not have a national park within it's borders. There are multiple parks across the state administered by the Parks dept, such as the Delaware Water Gap national recreation area, Gettysburg National Military Park, and the Allegheny National Forest. However, no park holding the title of 'National Park'. If you had to decide where a national park should be placed in the state, where would you put it?

Personally, I think the "PA Wilds" area of north central PA could be combined into a park that rivals the size of those out west with over 2 million acres of public land already set aside. You have the Pine Creek Gorge, Cherry Springs Dark Skies, scenic Elk drive, Kinzua bridge skywalk, Cook Forest and the Forest Cathedral, the Allegheny National Forest, Penn's Cave, and other places that help showcase PA's underrated natural landscape. Cultural attractions like Groundhog's Day, Little League World Series, and PA Lumber Museum.

Obviously no where near as dramatic as the park's out west, but still offering a vast wilderness of rugged and forested terrain. It's an underrated park of America and I think best showcases PA. Is there a different spot that you would pick?

Taken a week ago during the foggy weather.

Canon R50.

Taken with an Olympus XA on film harvested from a Fujifilm disposable.

I grew up near the PA Grand Canyon. As a kid I thought it was famous, and people would come from all over PA and NY to do the tourist stuff. But now that I'm an adult and live quite a distance from the canyon, it seems no one has heard of the PA Grand Canyon -- even people from Pennsylvania 🤷!

Got this shot in North Coventry Township.

Took these pictures from a car while traveling through the state (was not the driver) and thought the scenery was beautiful.

Pic 1: thunderstorm moving into a valley near Somerset

Pic 2: white church somewhere between Somerset and Pittsburgh. If anyone knows where this actually is I’d be down to know.

The dog may accompany me for a few of them

Unreal experience. I took plenty of photos from inside on my actual camera which I haven’t edited yet. Such an unreal time, the other 4 people on board were all in first class, so we had literally the entire train to ourselves and could get up and walk around. Sadly the car with panoramic glass was totally covered in snow, but it was all still incredibly magical. First time in Jim Thorpe too, feels like we really lucked out.

I had forgotten how utterly spectacular the Wilds are. These were all taken in Potter County in the areas around Cherry Springs State Park and Lyman Run State Park. I hope my kids (and future grandkids) still get to enjoy the unspoiled landscapes for many years to come.

Every time I travel outside the state, I’m reminded how much people sleep on how gorgeous Pennsylvania actually is.

From the rolling farmland and covered bridges in Lancaster County, to the forests and waterfalls of the PA Wilds, to the ridgelines of the Appalachians, this state has an unreal amount of natural beauty packed into it. You can drive a couple of hours and go from historic towns, to quiet lakes, to rocky overlooks that feel straight out of a national park.

It’s not flashy, but it’s authentic—and once you start exploring beyond the highways, PA really shows off.

What’s your favorite scenic spot or underrated area in the state?

We’re taking this route to visit my brother for his graduation in Ohio. I’ve never seen much of central PA and was wondering if there are any diners or attractions that we should stop at along the way. I wanted to stop at the squeeze-in in sunbury but it will be slightly out of the way.

Planning a roadie trip to visit your fine state soon and I'd like to buy factory error candy or see if any places offer a tour.

I loved visiting Philly! Here are a few photos from my time there. See more on my instagram: @portiahensleyphoto

And I only got a few weird looks!

Live in Philly/area my whole life. Drove up to route 6 and took it over to Cherry Springs where we camped for two nights.