10 state parks, two federal parks and over 400,000 acres of state forest land offer hiking, biking, horseback riding, boating, swimming, fishing, hunting, cross country skiing, star gazing, and so much more.
This haven of relaxation invites you to kick back, unwind and forget about the pressures of life. Reconnect with your friends, family, or even yourself while surrounded by nature’s beauty.
In addition to all the outdoor activities, Potter and Tioga Counties are home to lots of fun things to do! Take a ride through the bottom of the PA Grand Canyon on an Ole Covered Wagon. Zip line across a giant pond. Play 18 holes at a world-class golf club. Visit the ruins of one of PA’s most famous disasters. See a working bee hive behind glass. Watch how maple sap is turned into syrup. Take in a play or live concert. Get a massage or a spa facial, and much, much more. We truly have something for everyone!
Featured Attractions
Pennsylvania Grand Canyon
The PA Grand Canyon begins south of Ansonia along US Route 6 and continues for approximately 47 miles. The maximum…
Pine Creek Rail Trail
This world-renowned 62+ mile Pine Creek Rail Trail is a multi-use trail that can be used for hiking, bicycling, horseback…
Stargazing
The Milky Way shines so bright at Cherry Springs State Park, it literally casts your shadow! In most places, people…
The Lakes
Potter and Tioga Counties are home to eight lakes including Tioga, Hammond, Cowanesque, Hills Creek Lake, Hamilton, Lyman Run, Nessmuk…
Parks & Forests
The Potter and Tioga Counties region is an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Named “Best Outdoor Destination in PA,” these two counties…
Recreation
ATV & UTV Riding
Potter and Tioga Counties welcome you to ride our scenic ATV, Side by Side & UTV trails. Our breathtaking views…
Biking
Pennsylvania's Tioga County is home to great small towns and some of the state's best outdoor adventures. While there are…
Birding
The Bird Observation Blind, a project of the Tiadaghton Audubon Society, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and the Pennsylvania Audubon Society,…
Fishing
Cast yourself into every angler's dream. Let the lakes and streams of Tioga and Potter Counties lure you away from…
Hiking
The Potter-Tioga region is a hiker’s paradise! Whether you are a seasoned hiker looking for a challenging adventure or someone…
Hunting
Pennsylvania boasts a long-standing sporting tradition, and Potter and Tioga counties are home to the greatest amount of vast wilderness…
Motorcycling
Motorcyclists looking for their next great ride will want to rev up their planning and make their way to Potter…
Winter Activities
Skiing
Fly enthusiastically fast or gracefully glide along any of our twenty-nine groomed cross-country ski trails! Get a great cardiovascular workout…
Ice Fishing
January and February are prime ice fishing times, offering you the chance to catch your limit of trout, panfish, pickerel…
Snowmobiling
Snowmobiling – winter’s equivalent to jet skiing! Get your adrenaline fix in Potter and Tioga Counties as you zig and…
Snowshoeing
We offer a variety of trail choices for your next snowshoeing trek. Whether you’re experienced at snowshoeing and looking to…