Life can often be overwhelming. We’re always running from here to there with very little time to sit down, relax, and reflect. Sometimes in the craziness of every day life, we forget to appreciate the natural beauty that surrounds us. Fall in love with nature, become inspired, and recharge when you visit this natural oasis in Pennsylvania.

Explore some of the 600 lush acres that comprise Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, discovering its picturesque ponds, meadows, streams, and woodlands.

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Lace up your hiking boots and hit one of the eight hiking trails, all of which are open from dawn to dusk all year around.

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Enjoy the serenity of nature as you hike or leisurely stroll along the trails, where you’ll undoubtedly get an up close view of Strawberry Hill’s residents, including frogs, foxes, raptors, and…

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Butterflies.

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Snap photos of lily pads meandering in the pond’s water and…

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Take a moment to stop and smell the flowers, if you visit in the spring or summer, of course.

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Find a quiet spot on a bench by the water, an idyllic setting for journaling, sketching, snapping photos, or simply reflecting…

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Enjoy a picnic lunch as you’re serenaded by some of the more than 60 species of birds that reside in the preserve.

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Marvel at the old stone and log home, which dates back to 1798.

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Visit Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve for one of its many events, including Mount Hope Maple Madness, or sign up for one of its numerous programs, including a children’s summer camp and PA Master Naturalist training.

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Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, which opened in 1986, welcomes guests to visit its Nature Center Tuesday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The trails are open daily from dawn to dusk all year around.

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Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve 1537 Mt Hope Road Fairfield, PA 17320 717-642-5840 Click here for more information.

Embrace the tranquility and pureness of nature when you visit Strawberry Hill Nature Preserve, a stunning natural oasis in Pennsylvania. You might also want to check out nine other hidden natural oases in PA that will take your breath away.

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