by Paige Gregorzek | Jul 9, 2015
Established on 230 acres in 1931 to honor Pennsylvania National Guard soldiers who served and died in World War I and II, it is surrounded by Fort Indiantown Gap. Memorial Lake offers outdoor recreation year-round, including a chance to observe more than 100 different...
by Paige Gregorzek | Jul 9, 2015
A mecca for wildlife, this 6,254 acre facility is home to pheasants and deer, blue-birds and cottontails and many other wild animals. The area is particularly noted for the thousands upon thousands of ducks, geese and swans that drop in during their spring and fall...
by Paige Gregorzek | Jul 9, 2015
Centered in Mount Gretna, this lake has been enjoyed by generations and a summer favorite escape for residents and visitors. Family friendly, restaurants, lake beach, and nearby attractions. Highlights include kayaking, boat rentals, lake beach, hiking trails nearby,...
by Paige Gregorzek | Jul 9, 2015
Nicknamed the “Quittie,” this 16.8-mile-long waterway rises east of Lebanon City and flows westward through Lebanon and Annville until joining the Swatara Creek northeast of Palmyra. Its central walking path meanders beside the spring-fed Quittapahilla...
by Paige Gregorzek | Jul 9, 2015
Located just outside of Lebanon City, this 153-acre park offers camping, picnicking, hiking, and a 23.5-acre lake for canoeing and fishing. Known locally as a prime destination in early spring for the opening day of Trout Season, you can visit year-round to spot deer,...
by Paige Gregorzek | Jul 9, 2015
The “Swattie” as it’s known by locals, is a tributary of the Susquehanna River that rises in Schuylkill County and passes through the Swatara State Park in the Lebanon Valley. During the colonial period, it was a significant transportation route and...
by Paige Gregorzek | Jul 8, 2015
A WALK THROUGH THE PARK AND A BOAT RIDE THROUGH TIME The 110 acres of recreational open space features three historical locks that were part of the Union Canal and includes a number of trails running along pasture, wooded areas, the canal, and farmlands. The canal,...
