FAIRMOUNT TOWNSHIP, Pa.-- Although many recreational opportunities have been shut down in this pandemic, we've still been able to enjoy the great outdoors by visiting hiking trails at state parks, such as Ricketts Glen which is located at the intersection of Luzerne, Columbia, and Sullivan counties.
"It's great because people have cabin fever, people want to get out. You know? Being secluded for two months at a clip, it's hard!" said John Pasternak of Larksville.
Folks at the park tell Newswatch 16 we are lucky to have even limited access to state parks here in Pennsylvania, because in some neighboring states they have been shut down completely.
"Upstate New York is all shut down, we like to go up there to fish and that's not looking promising," added Pasternak.
On the other hand, state parks in Pennsylvania have begun a reopening process. Now in addition to the trails, some restrooms in the parks have opened. In the coming weeks, campgrounds, cabins, and swimming beaches will also be open.
John Pasternak came to Ricketts Glen to do some fishing. He says if you haven't been to a state park near you, it's something you should put on your to-do list.
"If you can get out every day and come to the state park, I'd recommend it. If you don't have a lot of work at home, get caught up. I mean one good thing about this is I got a lot of work done at home you know being off from work. But you can only do so much work at home you gotta get out and enjoy yourself," said Pasternak.