Bruce Lake Natural Area
| Bruce Lake Natural Area | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Storm clouds over Bruce Lake Natural Area | |
  Location within Pennsylvania | |
| Location | Pike County, Pennsylvania |
| Nearest town | Blooming Grove |
| Coordinates | 41°20′29″N 75°12′27″W / 41.3413°N 75.20740°W |
| Area | 2,845 acres (1,151 ha) |
Bruce Lake Natural Area is a 2,845-acre (1,151 ha) protected area in Pike County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is part of Delaware State Forest.[1][2]
Description
[edit]The Natural Area was established to protect a glacial bog of a type that is relatively rare in Pennsylvania, and is more likely to be seen in New England and Canada.[3] Several species of equally uncommon plants and flowers can also be found.[4] Animals like beavers and blue herons can be seen in the area.[2]
The area includes Bruce Lake and Egypt Meadow Lake. The first is a natural spring-fed lake that was originally formed by glaciers during the last ice age, and has been named by journalists as one of the most beautiful lakes in Pennsylvania;[5] the latter was constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in 1936.[6] The area has no active roads and is traversed by several hiking trails.[3]
References
[edit]- ↑ "Delaware State Forest Wild and Natural Areas". Pennsylvania Department of Conservation & Natural Resources. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- 1 2 Fergus, Charles (2002). Natural Pennsylvania: Exploring the State Forest Natural Areas. Mechanicsburg, PA: Stackpole Books. pp. 122–125.
- 1 2 Thwaites, Tom (1997). 50 Hikes in Eastern Pennsylvania (Third ed.). Woodstock, Vermont: Backcountry Publications. p. 173–175. ISBN 978-0-88150-372-2
- ↑ "On the Trail: Hike to a glistening glacial lake". Pocono Record. August 22, 2015. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ Schneck, Marcus (June 26, 2017). "Pennsylvania's most beautiful lakes". pennlive. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
- ↑ "Bruce Lake Natural Area," Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources.
