Bushkill Falls, Pennsylvania

Bushkill Falls, Pennsylvania

Bushkill Falls is a series of eight waterfalls, the tallest of which cascades over 100 feet (30 m), located in Northeast Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains. Beginning at the headwaters of Bushkill Creek, the water descends the mountain, toward the Delaware River, forming Bushkill Falls, Bridal Veil Falls, Bridesmaid Falls, Laurel Glen Falls, Pennell Falls, and three additional, unnamed falls.

Bushkill Falls is a popular spot for hiking and birding. The area features a variety of trails and bridges that vary in length and difficulty.

Notes

*Bushkill Falls is often called the "Niagara of Pennsylvania."
*Bushkill Falls was opened to the public in 1904 by Charles E. Peters.
*Bushkill Falls is owned and operated by the Peters family.

External links

* [http://www.visitbushkillfalls.com Visit Bushkill Falls]
* [http://www.poconorecord.com/bushkill_falls.html Pocono Record Bushkill Falls]
* [http://www.fallinpa.com/fallinpa/fallFoliage.jsp?section=bushkill Bushkill Falls Live Web Cam]
* [http://www.escapingtoparadise.com/pennsylvania_waterfalls.htm Bushkill and other Pennsylvania waterfalls]
* [http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/238793 Bridal Veil Smaller Falls]
* [http://www.jpgmag.com/photos/238382 Bridal Veil Falls]


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