As NEPA starts greening up and the spring flowers begin to paint the landscape, we’re called to nature. Sure, we spent another winter checking in on the slopes and dining al fresco in our igloos. But, by this time of year, we’re itching for fresh air and a splash of color. And there’s no better place to find those electric blue skies, the tumbling whitewater and the lively green mountains than on the trails.

It’s safe to say the threat of a late snow or frost is finally behind us. The birds have returned. Most of the curious critters are back to business as usual. And all of our local, state, and national parks are gearing up for hiking and biking season. It’s time to get back to what we do best – losing ourselves in the quiet of a dense forest, filling our lungs with cool mountain air and, of course, snapping waterfall selfies.

We’ve rounded up a handful of super-Instagram-able trails throughout NEPA. So, dig out the hiking boots. Charge the phone. And get to fillin’ that feed with all the stunning natural beauty you can find right here in our own backyard.

The 300-acre Bushkill Falls, located just north of Stroudsburg, is often called the “Niagara of Pennsylvania.” Check out the 100-foot-tall Main Falls and three other equally impressive waterfalls along this 2-mile loop trail.

The Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area in Bushkill, PA offers over 70,000 acres of natural beauty and recreation. And this 31-mile trail gets you closer to all of it including panoramic views of the Delaware River.

Dense, quiet forests and two lakes make up the nearly 3,000 tranquil acres of nature at Promised Land State Park in Greentown, PA. This popular, 1-mile trail traverses several waterfalls along Wallenpaupack Creek.

Hiking, fishing and boating are popular activities at Locust Lake State Park in Barnesville, PA. This 2.2-mile loop trail carries you along Locust creek to a heavily-forested ridge line offering beautiful views.