Natural History

Hunt Institute
Based on the private collections of Rachel McMasters Miller Hunt, the Hunt Institute was initially founded in 1961 as the Rachel McMasters Miller Hunt Botanical Library.
Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden
Rodef Shalom Biblical Botanical Garden was established in 1987. It is the largest biblical botanical garden in North America (1/3 acre) and the only one with an ongoing program of research and publication.
Cook Forest
Bordered by the beautiful Clarion River, the Cook Forest State Park is known for virgin white pine and hemlock timber stands.
Pymatuning Deer Park
Featuring over 250 animals and birds from around the world, there’s something for everyone at Pymatuning Deer Park!
Pymatuning State Park
Pymatuning State Park is located near the Mercer and Crawford County line, about 1.5 miles north of Jamestown, Pennsylvania. 
Yellow Creek State Park
Yellow Creek State Park is one of the most visited places in the county of Indiana, PA. OpportunitiesBoating: Non-powered boats and boats up to 10 horsepower are permitted.