John T Huston - Dr John D Brumbaugh Nature Center — Attraction in Washington Township

A beautiful area with lots of interesting little spots... The Nature Center, the enclosed area with all the bird feeders, (great for photography!), the ponds, the farm with chickens, sheep and a donkey, the hiking trails, and of course the wildflowers and wildlife. A really nice, peaceful place that gives you a chance to connect with Nature and get away from the noise and hassle of our usual, daily lives. And the guy who seems to be in charge of everything, Adam, is always willing to talk and pass along interesting bits of info regarding the various plants and animals you can see there. So so nice to find a place to "escape" to, when you need some time for...

Nice trail, lots of animal activity and not too many people. Fairly easy hike, mostly wooded. Trails are easy to follow and there are maps at almost every trail intersection. The main loop is about two miles.

Slightly overgrown in a few spots, lots of flies, bug spray recommended.

Google page lists hours for the visitor center. The trails are marked as open dawn to dusk. Porta potty on site, no facilities or...

"I go to nature to be soothed and healed and to have my senses put in order." John Burroughs. That is a quote located on one of the signs at the Nature Center. What a fantastic place to run, hike, reset the mindset, get some good hang-time with the Lord and burn off some Cortisol. Train your cardiovascular system and nervous system at the...