Pocono's Glacial Lake

Lacawac Sanctuary, located in the northeastern tip of the Pocono Mountains, is a nature preserve, ecological field research station and public environmental education facility. The Sanctuary, which is set on 545 acres and includes forests, a lake and a group of buildings built in 1903, many of which are architectural gems, features five public hiking trails.The centerpiece of Lacawac Sanctuary is the 52-acre Lake Lacawac, which is the southernmost glacial lake in the northern hemisphere. Preserved in pristine condition completely free from development and encroachment, Lake Lacawac is perhaps the most beautiful body of water in Pennsylvania.Preserving nearly 500 acres of native forest, most of which is second growth, Lacawac Sanctuary includes traces of original forested areas existing within the protection of the boreal bog and on the high side of the Wallenpaupack Ledges. The forest is currently in precarious condition—under attack from outbreaks of gypsy moth caterpillars, tent caterpillars and other pests. The Sanctuary works aggressively to take actions that help protect its indigenous treasures from predators.For more information on Lacawac Sanctuary, including how to make a donation to help preserve Lacawac's forests: www.lacawac.org.