We have no shortage of abandoned places in Pennsylvania to explore, and each has its own fascinating tale to tell. A trip to this Pennsylvania state park offers a glimpse into the rich history of the mining of limestone in the state. Get the behind-the-scenes details on educational placards, and visit what remains of these limestone kilns in Pennsylvania. But that’s just the beginning of the fascinating experience that awaits.
A unique adventure awaits when you visit Canoe Creek State Park in Hollidaysburg, and it begins with a visit to the abandoned limestone kilns.
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Once the site of a bustling operation, the limestone kilns today stand silent, plants growing around them, although the grass nearby remains neatly manicured.
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Sat in front of the most prominent limestone kilns - there are others hidden by the foliage in the park - are educational placards that tell the story of these former kilns.
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During the beginning of the 20th century, the land where the park now sits, which was abundant with limestone, was home to the Hartman Kilns and the Blair Limestone Kilns.
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Explore the former kilns that offer plenty of photo-taking opportunities. You might even want to take a selfie or two.
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The park spreads over 961 acres and if you follow its Canoe Lake and Beaver Pond Trail Loop, keep an eye out for other kilns and parts of the quarry operation that are partially covered by moss, plants, and other foliage.
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While the kilns are a major draw for visitors, that’s not all that awaits at this cozy state park that’s home to more than a dozen hiking trails.
All Trails/Sean Grimm Wear your hiking shoes, because you’re definitely going to want to check out the trails.
You can also enjoy a rare wildlife-watching opportunity on summer evenings from June through August. The park is also the home of the Frank Felbaum Bat Sanctuary.
All Trails/Heither Cakebread During the winter, the bats hibernate at the sanctuary, which serves as a nursery in the summer.
Special programs are held through the summer with bats coming out of the sanctuary and flying overhead. It’s a popular event that you really have to experience at least once.
All Trails/Carrie McGraw Canoe Creek State Park is home to a full menu of activities- disc golf, a sandy beach with swimming, boating, and picnicking.
Learn more on the Canoe Creek State Park website.
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Have you seen these Pennsylvania kilns at Canoe Creek State Park? What did you think? Share your experience in the comments! Has it been too long since you’ve been on a road trip? Set off on this road trip to the nine most abandoned places in Pennsylvania.
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Wear your hiking shoes, because you’re definitely going to want to check out the trails.
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During the winter, the bats hibernate at the sanctuary, which serves as a nursery in the summer.
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Canoe Creek State Park is home to a full menu of activities- disc golf, a sandy beach with swimming, boating, and picnicking.
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Address: Canoe Creek State Park, 205 Canoe Creek Rd, Hollidaysburg, PA 16648, USA
