Fishing area access in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania

Buttermilk Falls at Bear Creek Preserve is a stunning park and tourist attraction located on White Haven Road in Wilkes-Barre Township, Pennsylvania, United States. This vast expanse of forests and steep stream valleys in the Lehigh River Watershed is larger than many state parks and is home to a diverse range of habitats and plant communities, including several rare species. The preserve provides vital habitat for native wildlife such as black bears, coyotes, Bald Eagles, and migratory songbirds. Visitors to Bear Creek Preserve can enjoy hiking the trails and spotting wildlife such as grey foxes, Eastern coyotes, bobcats, and even Northern flying squirrels. The dense woodlands are also a haven for a variety of bird species, including Scarlet Tanagers, Veeries, Indigo Buntings, and warblers. Birds of prey like eagles, hawks, and owls can be observed from lookout points along the trails.