Charles F. Alley Park

A view of twin lake inside Alley Park.

Charles Alley Nature Park is a 300 acre city park in Lancaster. The park features two lakes, a covered bridge, a nature center, and six miles of hiking trails.

The #blue sky over the lake front nature center at Alley Park.

Charles Alley Nature Park is a 300 acre city park in Lancaster. The park features two lakes, a covered bridge, a nature center, and six miles of hiking trails.

Charles Alley Nature Park is a 300 acre city park in Lancaster. The park features two lakes, a covered bridge, a nature center, and six miles of hiking trails.

This fuzzy cone shaped protrusion on the leaf of this Witch Hazel (Hammamelis virginiana) is caused by the Witch Hazel Cone Gall Aphid (Hormaphis hamamelidis). The mother aphid actually caused the plant to form the gall around her and now she is inside, protected, feeding and reproducing. While these galls can be numerous, they are not really harming the plant.

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The view of Forest Rose Cemetery from Mt. Pleasant.

Rising 250-foot above the surrounding plain is a bluff known as “Mount Pleasant.” The bluff is made of highly erosion-resistant Blackhand sandstone. From the top of Mount Pleasant you have an exceptional view of the city and the forested hills at its outskirts.

Rising Park

Rising Park is just one of the places to see in Lancaster, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the lakeside or experience the area's festivals.

Goslin Nature Center

You can spend time studying the exhibits at Goslin Nature Center during your travels in Lancaster. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Alley Park

Explore the great outdoors at Alley Park, a lovely green space in Lancaster. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Flight of the Hawk Sculpture Park

Flight of the Hawk Sculpture Park is just one of the places to see in Lancaster, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Mary Burnham Park

Mary Burnham Park is just one of the places to see in Lancaster, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

Elmwood Park

After visiting Elmwood Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Lancaster. While in the area, you can find time to visit its shops.

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