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)
African American Heritage Nearby
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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)
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)
Hotels & Motels Nearby
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Super 8 Motel - Harrisburg (2.61 Miles)
Days Inn - Harrisburg North (2.78 Miles)
Red Roof Inn - Harrisburg North (3.08 Miles)
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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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Dance Performances Nearby
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Capital Area Dance (4.82 Miles)
Allied Arts Fund (4.96 Miles)
Harrisburg Scottish Country Dance Society (4.98 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
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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
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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)
Family Restaurants Nearby
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Western Sizzlin Steak House - Harrisburg (3.12 Miles)
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Tavern On the Hill (4.97 Miles)
Fine Dining Nearby
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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)
Camping Nearby
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Hunting & Fishing Nearby
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River Adventures Nearby
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Water Activities Nearby
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POWR/DCNR Pennsylvania River Sojourns (4.97 Miles)
Action Sports Nearby
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Motorcycling Nearby
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Resorts Nearby
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Battlefields Nearby
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Driving Tours Nearby
Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission (3.48 Miles)
Wildlife Nearby
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Colleges & Universities Nearby
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Haunted Happenings Nearby
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Railroads Nearby
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Pro Sports Nearby
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Skiing & Winter Sports Nearby
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Wineries Nearby
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Outfitters Nearby
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