Samuel S. Lewis State Park
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Samuel S. Lewis State Park is a 85 acres (34.4 ha) Pennsylvania state park in Lower Windsor Township, York County
, Pennsylvania
in the United States. Mt. Pisgah is an 885 feet (269.7 m) high ridge that is the focus of recreation for the park. The ridge separates East Prospect Valley from Kreutz Creek
Valley. An overlook on Mt. Pisgah gives visitors of view of the Susquehanna River
Valley. Samuel S. Lewis Park is twelve miles (19 km) east of York
near U.S. Highway 30.
to the state in the same year. The state bought an additional 15 acres (6.1 ha) from the Almoney Farm to complete the initial parcel of park land. The last piece came into place in 1999 when the state purchased an additional 14 acres (5.7 ha) of land.
flying. Kite flying clubs gather here to hone their skills and offer help to novice kite flyers.
York County, Pennsylvania
York County is a county in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. As of 2010, the population was 434,972. It is in the Susquehanna Valley, a large fertile agricultural region in South Central Pennsylvania....
, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
in the United States. Mt. Pisgah is an 885 feet (269.7 m) high ridge that is the focus of recreation for the park. The ridge separates East Prospect Valley from Kreutz Creek
Kreutz Creek
Kreutz Creek is a tributary of the Susquehanna River in York County, Pennsylvania in the United States.Kreutz Creek joins the Susquehanna River at the borough of Wrightsville.-Variant names:...
Valley. An overlook on Mt. Pisgah gives visitors of view of the Susquehanna River
Susquehanna River
The Susquehanna River is a river located in the northeastern United States. At long, it is the longest river on the American east coast that drains into the Atlantic Ocean, and with its watershed it is the 16th largest river in the United States, and the longest river in the continental United...
Valley. Samuel S. Lewis Park is twelve miles (19 km) east of York
York, Pennsylvania
York, known as the White Rose City , is a city located in York County, Pennsylvania, United States which is in the South Central region of the state. The population within the city limits was 43,718 at the 2010 census, which was a 7.0% increase from the 2000 count of 40,862...
near U.S. Highway 30.
History
The land on which Samuel S. Lewis Park can together from four different pieces of property. Samuel S. Lewis, the namesake of the park, donated his 35 acres (14.2 ha) farm to the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in 1954. Walter Stine sold his 1 acres (4,046.9 m²) arboretumArboretum
An arboretum in a narrow sense is a collection of trees only. Related collections include a fruticetum , and a viticetum, a collection of vines. More commonly, today, an arboretum is a botanical garden containing living collections of woody plants intended at least partly for scientific study...
to the state in the same year. The state bought an additional 15 acres (6.1 ha) from the Almoney Farm to complete the initial parcel of park land. The last piece came into place in 1999 when the state purchased an additional 14 acres (5.7 ha) of land.
Recreation
Samuel S. Lewis State Park offers recreational opportunities for many visitors. Picnic tables are available on a first come first served basis and three pavilions may be reserved for day use. There is a one mile (1.6 km) hiking trail through a pine forest bypassing some rock formations. The crest of Mt. Pisgah is ideal for kiteKite
A kite is a tethered aircraft. The necessary lift that makes the kite wing fly is generated when air flows over and under the kite's wing, producing low pressure above the wing and high pressure below it. This deflection also generates horizontal drag along the direction of the wind...
flying. Kite flying clubs gather here to hone their skills and offer help to novice kite flyers.
Scenic View
Mt. Pisgah is the highest point in the area. The scenic view atop Mt. Pisgah offers a panoramic view of the surrounding towns, fields, and the Susquehanna River. It has become a popular spot for astronomical observation as clubs frequently hold star gazing events at the overlook. The summit of Mt. Pisgah is also a popular site for weddings.Nearby state parks
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