Nestled amidst striking scenery and the deep gorge of the Slippery Rock Creek, a National Natural Landmark, McConnell's Mill State Park is a great place for an adventure. You can tour the restored Rolling Gristmill or the covered bridge. There is also scenic hiking, whitewater boating and two rock climbing and rappelling areas. McConnell's Mill State Park, Lawrence County, encompasses 2,546 acres of the spectacular Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. The park is about 40 miles north of Pittsburgh, via Interstate 79, near the intersection of PA 19 and U.S. 422. The park is open from 8 a.m. to sunset, year-round.
Location:
c/o Moraine State Park, 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville Pennsylvania 16051
Other Pennsylvania State Parks nearby:
(Sigel) Clear Creek State Park
(Cooksburg) Cook Forest State Park
(Newport) Little Buffalo State Park
(Sandy Lake) M.K. Goddard State Park
(Portersville) McConnell's Mill State Park
(Portersville) Moraine State Park
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04/11 Coming to The Portersville area
The Big Tap-In Real Craft Beer Festival Boardman OH April20 The biggest craft beer fest between Pittsburgh and Cleveland.
Italian American Summer Festival Berea OH June28-30 Bocce tournament, dancing with live entertainment at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.
Scandinavian Folk Festival Gerry NY July19-21 Swedish Food Every Day, Expanded Lecture Program, Feature Length Swedish Movies (with English subtitles), A Celebration of Hans Christian Anderson.
Mountainfest Morgantown WV July24-28
Upper Ohio Valley Italian Heritage Festival Wheeling WV July26-28 Bocce tournament, pasta exhibit, wine competition, entertainment.
Greater Youngstown Italian Fest Youngstown OH August2-4 The fest is a family-oriented event that offers a taste of the Italian heritage through performances by international recording artists, delicious food offered by the area’s finest vendors and restaurants, Italian games and more.
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