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Love birding, hiking ? Are you looking to get away in nature? Lacawac welcomes you to explore our preserves and sanctuaries - the forests, streams, wetlands and meadows that we own and manage in Pike and Wayne Counties.  Located near you in cities, towns and rural areas, some of our preserves and sanctuaries are open to the public, free of charge, so that everyone can explore and experience the natural beauty of the Northern Poconos Region of Pennsylvania.

Whenever you are ready for your next outdoor adventure – whether it is an easy walk through a meadow or an adventurous off-trail hike in a forest – a Lacawac-owned preserve or sanctuary is awaiting your arrival. You need nature and nature needs you, so get outdoors and explore our region from one of the following local nature preserves!

At Lacawac Sanctuary, we are dedicated to ensuring that nature is accessible to everyone. Our commitment to accessibility and inclusion means creating opportunities for individuals of all abilities to explore, learn, and find inspiration in the outdoors. From developing accessible trails and sensory-friendly spaces to planning innovative features such as a Braille Trail and providing all-terrain wheelchairs and scooters for children and adults, we are working to remove barriers and open the door to meaningful experiences in nature. By fostering an environment of welcome and belonging, Lacawac strives to make the beauty, peace, and wonder of the natural world available to all.  [Learn more here]

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Lacawac Sanctuary

550 Acres | Wayne County County
​Conserved in 1966

Public Access: Dawn to Dusk
Hiking Trails and Trail Map
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Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary

78.31 Acres | Wayne County
​Conserved in 2010

Public Access: Dawn to Dusk
Trail Closure Announcement: The trail from Vireo Bridge to the Upper Parking Lot is now closed. Please Park in our lower lot to access trails!​
Hiking Trails and Trail Map
BBM Sanctuary Website
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Mark & Courtney Peterson Nature Preserve

87.49 Acres | Pike County
​Conserved in 2022

By Appointment Only
Learn More
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Price- Simpson Wetlands Sanctuary

34.1 Acres |Wayne County
​Conserved in 1992

By Appointment Only

Preserve and Sanctuary General Rules:

​Leashed dogs welcome. 
Please do not litter and remove any bagged dog waste from the property. 
To protect habitats, please stay on existing trails.
Do not enter adjacent private properties. 
Alcoholic beverages, smoking, and fires of any kind are not permitted. 


Lacawac Sanctuary and Browning Beaver Meadow Sanctuary Hiking Hours: 
​Open to the public sunrise to sunset

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Lacawac Sanctuary Foundation is an independent nonprofit dedicated to scientific research, environmental education, and conservation, nestled along the shores of Lake Wallenpaupack in the Northern Poconos. Our mission is made possible through the support of grants and generous private donations, ensuring that future generations can explore, learn from, and protect the natural world.​

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LACAWAC SANCTUARY FOUNDATION
94 Sanctuary Road, Lake Ariel, PA 18436
570.689.9494 - [email protected]