Is McDade Park free?
McDade Park is Lackawanna County’s premier destination park with the addition in 2009 of the Boundless Playground. Spread across some 200 acres of rambling greenspace, the park is free to all and boasts hiking and nature trails, and natural gardens.
Are there any active coal mines in PA?
Bituminous mining operations are active in 21 counties in the southwest region of Pennsylvania and is the most abundant coal found in our state. Its primary uses are for electricity generation and metal production. The largest number of mine sites are found in Clearfield, Somerset, and Indiana counties.
Is there coal mining in Scranton PA?
The Lackawanna Coal Mine is a museum and retired coal mine located in McDade Park in Scranton, Pennsylvania.
How long is the Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour?
approximately one hour
The Lackawanna Coal Mine Tour is open from April through November. The tour lasts approximately one hour and is partially handicap accessible.
Where is the coal mine in Scranton PA?
Located at McDade Park in Scranton, PA, it brings mining history alive as you listen to your guide explain the fascinating methods used and the heroic efforts involved in deep mining’s history.
When was McDade Park in Lackawanna County created?
McDade Park, created in the 1970s from reclaimed coal mining terrain, is now Lackawanna County’s premier destination park with the addition in 2009 of the Boundless Playground.
Is the coal mine tour at McDade Park back in operation?
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How to tour the Lackawanna County coal mine?
The Lackawanna County Coal Mine Tour is a National Award Winning History Attraction. Descend slowly into the earth in a mine car as you enter the old Slope #190. Watch the sky slowly disappear. Soon you’ve reached “the foot”.