Bushkill Falls

 We had stopped overnight on our way home from North Carolina in Pennsylvania and when we started driving home we noticed signs for Bushkill Falls.  My husband remembered me taking him years ago and through it would be fun to take a break from the car to go hiking and see some waterfalls. 

We were on the road early enough that we had time to stop for breakfast before the falls opens up and then we just went and waited outside the gates until they opened them.


It was a hot, muggy day and I was not dressed at all for hiking thinking we were going to be in the car all day but I was determined to enjoy myself.  I knew the falls would be really beautiful and full this year after all the rain they've been having this summer.

There are so many waterfalls on this one property and most of them have great wooden bridges, stairs for access.  There are a few parts where actual hiking is involved but they do try to keep the area as family friendly as they can.  













A fun lookout that gives a pretty good perspective on just how far down into the valley the falls are. 





It was a perfect little side trip! 

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  1. Tamar SBAugust 23, 2021 at 7:44 AM

    What amazing falls!

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  2. TorontoSAMAugust 23, 2021 at 7:56 AM

    I love a good hike with waterfalls! Imagine it in the fall :)

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    1. Joanne August 23, 2021 at 3:43 PM

      I love any sort of hike with waterfalls and think this would be fabulous to visit in the fall.

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  3. Michele MorinAugust 23, 2021 at 8:08 AM

    Love the beautiful trails!

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  4. Dara @ Not In JerseyAugust 23, 2021 at 9:01 AM

    I have always wanted to visit there!

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  5. HollyAugust 23, 2021 at 9:08 AM

    What a pretty little spot! You must have loved it!

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  6. kitty@ Kitty's Kozy KitchenAugust 23, 2021 at 9:10 AM

    Oh my gosh what a beautiful and amazing side trip! I so enjoyed seeing these fabulous photos. How I’d love to see this in person.
    Thank you for your visit to my blog and for prayers for my grandson.

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  7. Lindsay's Sweet WorldAugust 23, 2021 at 10:30 AM

    The prettiest spot! I'm glad y'all had a good time.

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  8. DawnAugust 23, 2021 at 10:41 AM

    Gorgeous Falls! I love water features of all kinds.
    Blessings, Dawn

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  9. EllibelleAugust 23, 2021 at 12:01 PM

    It was definitely worth the little extra time to visit these falls. Such beautiful pictures and looks like everyone enjoyed this unplanned adventure on the way home!

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    1. Joanne August 23, 2021 at 3:46 PM

      My husband and I thought so; the boys not so much.

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  10. Sparkles and LattesAugust 23, 2021 at 8:12 PM

    Very beautiful falls. I love how many different ones there are.

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  11. TomAugust 23, 2021 at 11:17 PM

    ...I wish that these waterfalls were closer to me, will put this on my to see list. Thanks for the heads up.

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  12. Beautifully CandidAugust 24, 2021 at 6:20 AM

    Bushkill Falls is one of my favorite places in the Poconos! How fun you got to stop. They're really pretty so see and some nice trails to explore. There's something peaceful about listening to the trickling water of a water fall.

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  13. Kari August 24, 2021 at 10:29 AM

    These are so pretty.

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  14. Kim CarberryAugust 24, 2021 at 12:28 PM

    What a great place to visit. The waterfalls are beautiful.

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    1. Joanne August 24, 2021 at 3:31 PM

      It was great to stretch our legs with such beautiful sights.

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  15. Denyse Whelan.August 26, 2021 at 12:26 AM

    Joanne, how lovely these photos are. Nothing like running water in nature that green...just beautiful and I am so glad you did stop off!
    Thank you for joining the Life This Week crew on my blog with your post. Next week the optional prompt is sharing your snaps. I hope to see your post there, on or off prompt and wish you well too. Denyse.

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