http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/parks/boydbigtree.aspx
Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area is one of the newest Pennsylvania state parks. On Blue Mountain in Middle Paxton and Lower Paxton Townships, large trees of numerous species are scattered throughout the area, which provides habitat for deep forests birds, especially warblers. The large field is filled with blooming butterfly weed in late-July and early-August and attracts many butterflies.
Address:
RR 2
Newport, PA 17074
Phone: 717-567-9255
Handicap Access? N
History Museums Nearby
State Museum of Pennsylvania (4.94 Miles)
Civil War Flag Conservation Facility (4.94 Miles)
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (4.94 Miles)
The National Civil War Museum (4.97 Miles)
Museums Nearby
Reservoir Park (4.62 Miles)
State Museum of Pennsylvania (4.94 Miles)
The National Civil War Museum (4.97 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
History Tours Nearby
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (2.19 Miles)
Italian Lake (3.94 Miles)
Art Moderne Historic District (4.68 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Association (4.77 Miles)
State Museum of Pennsylvania (4.94 Miles)
Capitol Complex (4.99 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
African American Heritage Nearby
Lincoln Cemetery - Harrisburg (4.35 Miles)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (4.47 Miles)
The National Civil War Museum (4.97 Miles)
All Tours Nearby
Blue Mountain Outfitters (3.1 Miles)
Italian Lake (3.94 Miles)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (4.47 Miles)
Art Moderne Historic District (4.68 Miles)
Appalachian Brewing Company (4.84 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
All Accommodations Nearby
Felicita Resort (1.13 Miles)
Felicita Resort (1.16 Miles)
Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg (2.61 Miles)
Inn of the Dove (2.94 Miles)
Red Roof Inn - Harrisburg North (3.08 Miles)
Quality Inn Harrisburg/Enola (4.14 Miles)
Best Western Harrisburg/Hershey Hotel and Suites (4.33 Miles)
Abide With Me Bed and Breakfast (4.36 Miles)
Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg (4.4 Miles)
Bisking Family Farm Bed and Breakfast (4.46 Miles)
Towne House Suites Hotel (4.71 Miles)
Comfort Inn Harrisburg East (4.86 Miles)
Council on the Arts (4.92 Miles)
Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (4.97 Miles)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott - Harrisburg (4.97 Miles)
Four Points By Sheraton Harrisburg (5.74 Miles)
Red Carpet Inn - Duncannon (6.48 Miles)
Hotels & Motels Nearby
Felicita Resort (1.13 Miles)
Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg (2.61 Miles)
Days Inn - Harrisburg North (2.78 Miles)
Red Roof Inn - Harrisburg North (3.08 Miles)
Best Western Capital Plaza (3.11 Miles)
Quality Inn - Riverview (4.07 Miles)
Quality Inn Harrisburg/Enola (4.14 Miles)
Best Western Harrisburg/Hershey Hotel and Suites (4.33 Miles)
Quality Inn Harrisburg (4.4 Miles)
Holiday Inn Express Harrisburg (4.4 Miles)
Red Carpet Inn (4.52 Miles)
Towne House Suites and Apartments (4.71 Miles)
Towne House Suites Hotel (4.71 Miles)
Reese's Motel (4.78 Miles)
Comfort Inn Harrisburg East (4.86 Miles)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott Harrisburg/Hershey (4.93 Miles)
Hampton Inn Harrisburg-East (4.97 Miles)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott - Harrisburg (4.97 Miles)
Hampton Inn Harrisburg East (4.99 Miles)
Econo Lodge Riverview (5.21 Miles)
Breweries Nearby
Appalachian Brewing Company (4.84 Miles)
Accommodations & Dining Nearby
Felicita Resort (1.13 Miles)
Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg (2.61 Miles)
Inn of the Dove (2.94 Miles)
Red Roof Inn - Harrisburg North (3.08 Miles)
Best Western Harrisburg/Hershey Hotel and Suites (4.33 Miles)
Da' Pits Chicago Grill (4.45 Miles)
Towne House Suites Hotel (4.71 Miles)
Jackie Blue (4.81 Miles)
Brownstone Lounge (4.85 Miles)
Tavern On the Hill (4.97 Miles)
Fairfield Inn by Marriott - Harrisburg (4.97 Miles)
Firehouse (5.04 Miles)
All Dining Nearby
Mama Leone Pizza and Trattoria (3.11 Miles)
Western Sizzlin Steak House - Harrisburg (3.12 Miles)
Best Western Harrisburg/Hershey Hotel and Suites (4.33 Miles)
Da' Pits Chicago Grill (4.45 Miles)
Jackie Blue (4.81 Miles)
Nick's 1014 (4.84 Miles)
Brownstone Lounge (4.85 Miles)
Midtown Tavern (4.89 Miles)
St. Moritz (4.93 Miles)
Tavern On the Hill (4.97 Miles)
Firehouse (5.04 Miles)
Biking Nearby
Friends of Wildwood Lake Sanctuary (2.91 Miles)
Wildwood Lake Sanctuary (2.94 Miles)
Stony Valley Railroad Grade Trail (3.47 Miles)
Hiking Nearby
Friends of Wildwood Lake Sanctuary (2.91 Miles)
Wildwood Lake Sanctuary (2.94 Miles)
Stony Valley Railroad Grade Trail (3.47 Miles)
Walnut Street Bridge (4.98 Miles)
Rails to Trails Nearby
Stony Valley Railroad Grade Trail (3.47 Miles)
Walnut Street Bridge (4.98 Miles)
Rockville Bridge (5.05 Miles)
Nature & Outdoors Nearby
Wildwood Lake Sanctuary (2.94 Miles)
Blue Mountain Canoe and Kayak Rentals (3.1 Miles)
Stony Valley Railroad Grade Trail (3.47 Miles)
Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area (3.91 Miles)
Reservoir Park (4.62 Miles)
Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson (4.79 Miles)
POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
Walnut Street Bridge (4.98 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
Historical and Genealogical Societies Nearby
Capital Area Genealogical Society (4.1 Miles)
Camp Curtin Historical Society (4.49 Miles)
The Pennsylvania State Archives (4.93 Miles)
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (4.94 Miles)
Historic Towns Nearby
Art Moderne Historic District (4.68 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (4.77 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg (5 Miles)
Rockville Bridge (5.05 Miles)
Farm Tours Nearby
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex (2.4 Miles)
Festivals & Fairs Nearby
Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex (2.4 Miles)
Pennsylvania Culinary Connection (2.42 Miles)
American Musicfest (2.86 Miles)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (4.47 Miles)
West End Fair (4.68 Miles)
Pennsylvania Craft Exhibition (4.95 Miles)
Nature Centers Nearby
Friends of Wildwood Lake Sanctuary (2.91 Miles)
Wildwood Lake Sanctuary (2.94 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
Boating & Sailing Nearby
Blue Mountain Canoe and Kayak Rentals (3.1 Miles)
POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
Historic Places Nearby
Dauphin County Memorial (3.91 Miles)
Zembo Shrine (3.93 Miles)
Italian Lake (3.94 Miles)
Capital Area Genealogical Society (4.1 Miles)
Beth El Temple (4.17 Miles)
Camp Curtin Park (4.18 Miles)
Lincoln Cemetery - Harrisburg (4.35 Miles)
Shiloh Church of God In Christ (4.48 Miles)
Grave of Joseph Knipe (4.65 Miles)
Art Moderne Historic District (4.68 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (4.77 Miles)
The Pennsylvania State Archives (4.93 Miles)
Pennsylvania Historical & Museum Commission (4.94 Miles)
Harrisburg Civil War Round Table (4.98 Miles)
Capitol Complex (4.99 Miles)
Rockville Bridge (5.05 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
Arts & Entertainment Nearby
Pennsylvania Culinary Connection (2.42 Miles)
American Musicfest (2.86 Miles)
Artfest of Greater Harrisburg (3.55 Miles)
Seitz and Seitz Gallery (3.68 Miles)
Harrisburg Area Community College (3.7 Miles)
Italian Lake (3.94 Miles)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (4.47 Miles)
Comedy Club (4.49 Miles)
Moviate (4.53 Miles)
Reservoir Park (4.62 Miles)
Idle Bird Antiques and Jewelry (4.64 Miles)
Art Moderne Historic District (4.68 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (4.77 Miles)
Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson (4.79 Miles)
Capital Area Dance (4.82 Miles)
Brownstone Lounge (4.85 Miles)
Midtown Cinema (4.86 Miles)
Midtown Tavern (4.89 Miles)
St. Moritz (4.93 Miles)
Pennsylvania Craft Exhibition (4.95 Miles)
Allied Arts Fund (4.96 Miles)
Art Museums Nearby
Reservoir Park (4.62 Miles)
Pennsylvania Craft Exhibition (4.95 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
Shopping Nearby
Elizabeth Brady Antiques (2.21 Miles)
Artworks Clothing (2.33 Miles)
Doehne's Ox Bow Shop (2.79 Miles)
Colonial Park Mall (4.05 Miles)
Idle Bird Antiques and Jewelry (4.64 Miles)
Broad Street Market (4.75 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (4.77 Miles)
Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson (4.79 Miles)
Walnut Street Bridge (4.98 Miles)
We Dabble (5 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
Harrisburg East Mall (6.09 Miles)
Tours Nearby
Italian Lake (3.94 Miles)
Art Moderne Historic District (4.68 Miles)
State Capitol/Welcome Center (5.02 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
National Historic Parks Nearby
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (2.19 Miles)
Camp Curtin Park (4.18 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
State & National Parks Nearby
Joseph E. Ibberson Conservation Area (3.91 Miles)
Reservoir Park (4.62 Miles)
Union Deposit Visitor Center (5.76 Miles)
Music Nearby
American Musicfest (2.86 Miles)
Italian Lake (3.94 Miles)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (4.47 Miles)
West End Fair (4.68 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (4.77 Miles)
Midtown Tavern (4.89 Miles)
St. Moritz (4.93 Miles)
Allied Arts Fund (4.96 Miles)
POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
The Forum (4.97 Miles)
Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society (4.98 Miles)
Theatre Nearby
Italian Lake (3.94 Miles)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (4.47 Miles)
Moviate (4.53 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (4.77 Miles)
Midtown Cinema (4.86 Miles)
Allied Arts Fund (4.96 Miles)
The Forum (4.97 Miles)
No Sex Please, We're British (5.92 Miles)
Oyster Mill Playhouse (5.94 Miles)
Monuments Nearby
Dauphin County Memorial (3.91 Miles)
Camp Curtin (4.16 Miles)
Beth El Temple (4.17 Miles)
Shiloh Church of God In Christ (4.48 Miles)
Grave of Joseph Knipe (4.65 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (4.77 Miles)
Capitol Complex (4.99 Miles)
Dance Performances Nearby
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (4.47 Miles)
Capital Area Dance (4.82 Miles)
Allied Arts Fund (4.96 Miles)
Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society (4.98 Miles)
Locust Lane Contra Dance (5.2 Miles)
Galleries Nearby
Seitz and Seitz Gallery (3.68 Miles)
Reservoir Park (4.62 Miles)
Historic Harrisburg Resource Center (4.77 Miles)
Pennsylvania Craft Exhibition (4.95 Miles)
Golfing Nearby
Felicita Resort (1.16 Miles)
Sportsman's Golf Course (1.99 Miles)
Strickly Chicken (5.06 Miles)
Country Markets Nearby
Broad Street Market (4.75 Miles)
Lectures & Seminars Nearby
Pennsylvania Culinary Connection (2.42 Miles)
Camp Curtin Historical Society (4.49 Miles)
POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
Harrisburg Civil War Round Table (4.98 Miles)
Diners Nearby
Western Sizzlin Steak House - Harrisburg (3.12 Miles)
American Dream Diner (4.31 Miles)
Midtown Tavern (4.89 Miles)
Antiquing Nearby
Elizabeth Brady Antiques (2.21 Miles)
Doehne's Ox Bow Shop (2.79 Miles)
Idle Bird Antiques and Jewelry (4.64 Miles)
Broad Street Market (4.75 Miles)
We Dabble (5 Miles)
Family Restaurants Nearby
Mama Leone Pizza and Trattoria (3.11 Miles)
Western Sizzlin Steak House - Harrisburg (3.12 Miles)
Nick's 1014 (4.84 Miles)
Tavern On the Hill (4.97 Miles)
Firehouse (5.04 Miles)
Fine Dining Nearby
Tavern On the Hill (4.97 Miles)
Nightlife Nearby
The Vision (4.17 Miles)
Levitt Pavilion for the Performing Arts (4.47 Miles)
Comedy Club (4.49 Miles)
Amnesia (4.84 Miles)
Nick's 1014 (4.84 Miles)
Brownstone Lounge (4.85 Miles)
Camping Nearby
POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
Hunting & Fishing Nearby
POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
River Adventures Nearby
Blue Mountain Outfitters (3.1 Miles)
POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
Water Activities Nearby
Blue Mountain Outfitters (3.1 Miles)
POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
Action Sports Nearby
Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson (4.79 Miles)
Motorcycling Nearby
Susquehanna Valley Harley-Davidson (4.79 Miles)
Resorts Nearby
Felicita Resort (1.16 Miles)
Felicita Garden Resort and Spa (1.25 Miles)
Battlefields Nearby
Fort Hunter Mansion and Park (2.19 Miles)
Driving Tours Nearby
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (3.48 Miles)
Wildlife Nearby
Friends of Wildwood Lake Sanctuary (2.91 Miles)
Colleges & Universities Nearby
Harrisburg Area Community College (3.7 Miles)
Haunted Happenings Nearby
Grave of Joseph Knipe (4.65 Miles)
Railroads Nearby
Rockville Bridge (5.05 Miles)
Pro Sports Nearby
Harrisburg City Islanders (1.79 Miles)
Harrisburg Heat (4.05 Miles)
Harrisburg Horizon (6.06 Miles)
Skiing & Winter Sports Nearby
Twin Ponds Skating Rink (5.04 Miles)
Wineries Nearby
Pennsylvania Wine Association (5.02 Miles)
Outfitters Nearby
Blue Mountain Outfitters (3.1 Miles)
Wildware Outfitters (4.95 Miles)
