Walk among the giant standing stones in Columcille Megalith Park in Pennsylvania, and let yourself feel dwarfed. The park is sometimes called “America’s Stonehenge.” Columcille has a variety of scattered stones structures: rows, rings, and towers. The founder, Bill Cohea, built Columcille after a visit to the Scottish Isle of Iona. If you’ve not visited it yet, you’ll definitely want to add it to your must visit list.
J Brew/ Flickr Iona is a small island in Ireland with a spiritual history. It was a central location for Gaelic monks for four centuries, and today is known as a beautiful and spiritual location. Construction on Columcille Megalith Park began in 1975, after Bill Cohea visited Iona and had an intense dream about standing stones. Pictured above is the Saint Oran Bell Tower, which was modeled after eighth century Irish ruins.
J Brew/ Flickr The largest megalith at Columcille is called Mannanan and at 20 feet tall, weighs 45 tons. The others weigh between four and 15 tons.
J Brew/ Flickr The peaceful park is open daily from dawn to dusk and draws about 4,500 visitors per year. It is a place to meditate, relax, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. It is located in Bangor, in proximity to the Appalachian Trail.
Josh Temper/ Flickr Pictured above is the interior of the St. Columbia Chapel, which was one of the first structures built at Columcille.
womel519/ Instagram There are over 80 standing stones in the park. A serene walk through this amazing place will be unlike any other walk you’ll take.
This video will give you a better sense of what it’s like to visit Columcille Megalith Park.
J Brew/ Flickr
Iona is a small island in Ireland with a spiritual history. It was a central location for Gaelic monks for four centuries, and today is known as a beautiful and spiritual location. Construction on Columcille Megalith Park began in 1975, after Bill Cohea visited Iona and had an intense dream about standing stones. Pictured above is the Saint Oran Bell Tower, which was modeled after eighth century Irish ruins.
The largest megalith at Columcille is called Mannanan and at 20 feet tall, weighs 45 tons. The others weigh between four and 15 tons.
The peaceful park is open daily from dawn to dusk and draws about 4,500 visitors per year. It is a place to meditate, relax, and enjoy the unique atmosphere. It is located in Bangor, in proximity to the Appalachian Trail.
Josh Temper/ Flickr
Pictured above is the interior of the St. Columbia Chapel, which was one of the first structures built at Columcille.
womel519/ Instagram
There are over 80 standing stones in the park. A serene walk through this amazing place will be unlike any other walk you’ll take.
To learn more, visit the Columcille Megalith Park website or the Facebook page for Columcille Megalith Park.
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Address: Columcille Megalith Park, 2155 Fox Gap Rd, Bangor, PA 18013, USA
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Columcille Megalith Park in Pennsylvania July 18, 2020 Beth Price-Williams What are the most unique parks in Pennsylvania? Set off on a scenic hike at Abington Sculpture Park, a unique park in Pennsylvania. The trail only spans .65 of a mile, so it’s a pretty easy hike that’s bursting with unique artwork. The loop trail features several dozen art sculptures that are sure to inspire you and to make you think. For a truly unique experience, visit the park on the first day of winter (December 21). On that day, at exactly 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the sunshine slivers through Winifred Lutz’s stone tower. It’s the only time of the year to do that, and it’s breathtaking to see. What underrated places in Pennsylvania should I visit? If you want to spend time outdoors, head over to Promised Land State Park, an underrated park that boasts two sandy beaches. Swim in one of the cool lakes, or go kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboating. The park also offers miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and spots to spend the night in a cabin, in a tent, or by parking your RV. Trough Creek State Park, another of the underrated places in Pennsylvania, is a cozy state park that boasts tons of fun. For example, you’ll definitely want to cross the suspension bridge, stop by Rainbow Falls, and snap photos of Balanced Rock. What one-of-a-kind destinations can I visit in Pennsylvania? You’ll find so many unique things to do in Pennsylvania you probably won’t know where to start exploring. (You might want to start a bucket list, so you don’t miss anything.) Wolf Sanctuary in Lititz, for example, is home to the only wolves you’ll see in Pennsylvania. You can go on a daytime tour or join a special moonlight tour to get a glimpse of the resident wolves. You might not think of a grocery store as a one-of-a-kind destination. However, the Trader Joe’s in Media is definitely one of a kind. It sits in a former armory.
The OIYS Visitor Center
Columcille Megalith Park in Pennsylvania
July 18, 2020
Beth Price-Williams
What are the most unique parks in Pennsylvania? Set off on a scenic hike at Abington Sculpture Park, a unique park in Pennsylvania. The trail only spans .65 of a mile, so it’s a pretty easy hike that’s bursting with unique artwork. The loop trail features several dozen art sculptures that are sure to inspire you and to make you think. For a truly unique experience, visit the park on the first day of winter (December 21). On that day, at exactly 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the sunshine slivers through Winifred Lutz’s stone tower. It’s the only time of the year to do that, and it’s breathtaking to see. What underrated places in Pennsylvania should I visit? If you want to spend time outdoors, head over to Promised Land State Park, an underrated park that boasts two sandy beaches. Swim in one of the cool lakes, or go kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboating. The park also offers miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and spots to spend the night in a cabin, in a tent, or by parking your RV. Trough Creek State Park, another of the underrated places in Pennsylvania, is a cozy state park that boasts tons of fun. For example, you’ll definitely want to cross the suspension bridge, stop by Rainbow Falls, and snap photos of Balanced Rock. What one-of-a-kind destinations can I visit in Pennsylvania? You’ll find so many unique things to do in Pennsylvania you probably won’t know where to start exploring. (You might want to start a bucket list, so you don’t miss anything.) Wolf Sanctuary in Lititz, for example, is home to the only wolves you’ll see in Pennsylvania. You can go on a daytime tour or join a special moonlight tour to get a glimpse of the resident wolves. You might not think of a grocery store as a one-of-a-kind destination. However, the Trader Joe’s in Media is definitely one of a kind. It sits in a former armory.
The OIYS Visitor Center
The OIYS Visitor Center
Set off on a scenic hike at Abington Sculpture Park, a unique park in Pennsylvania. The trail only spans .65 of a mile, so it’s a pretty easy hike that’s bursting with unique artwork. The loop trail features several dozen art sculptures that are sure to inspire you and to make you think. For a truly unique experience, visit the park on the first day of winter (December 21). On that day, at exactly 12 p.m. Eastern Standard Time, the sunshine slivers through Winifred Lutz’s stone tower. It’s the only time of the year to do that, and it’s breathtaking to see.
What underrated places in Pennsylvania should I visit?
If you want to spend time outdoors, head over to Promised Land State Park, an underrated park that boasts two sandy beaches. Swim in one of the cool lakes, or go kayaking, canoeing, or paddleboating. The park also offers miles of hiking trails, picnic areas, and spots to spend the night in a cabin, in a tent, or by parking your RV.
Trough Creek State Park, another of the underrated places in Pennsylvania, is a cozy state park that boasts tons of fun. For example, you’ll definitely want to cross the suspension bridge, stop by Rainbow Falls, and snap photos of Balanced Rock.
What one-of-a-kind destinations can I visit in Pennsylvania?
You’ll find so many unique things to do in Pennsylvania you probably won’t know where to start exploring. (You might want to start a bucket list, so you don’t miss anything.) Wolf Sanctuary in Lititz, for example, is home to the only wolves you’ll see in Pennsylvania. You can go on a daytime tour or join a special moonlight tour to get a glimpse of the resident wolves.
You might not think of a grocery store as a one-of-a-kind destination. However, the Trader Joe’s in Media is definitely one of a kind. It sits in a former armory.
