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Big Spring State Park Rural Route 1, Box 486 (Along PA 274), Blain, PA 17006, c/o Forest District # 3, 717-536-3191, 888-PA-PARKS, Located in the side of Conococheague Mountain, less than six miles southwest of New Germantown, the 45-acre Big Spring State Park offers access to the Iron Horse Trail in Tuscarora State Forest, picnic tables and pavilions and more. more... |
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Colonel Denning State Park 1599 Doubling Gap Road, Newville, PA 17241, 717-776-5272, 888-PA-PARKS, Eight miles north of Newville and nine miles south of Landisburg in Doubling Gap, Colonel Denning State Park features 273 acres of woodland and the three and a half-acre Doubling Gap Lake. Guests can enjoy such seasonal activities as swimming, hunting, fishing, hiking, camping, cross-country skiing, picnicking, and ice skating. more...  |
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Fowlers Hollow State Park Upper Buck Ridge Road, Newville, PA 17241, c/o Colonel Denning, 717-776-5272, 888-PA-PARKS, Located in a narrow valley created by Fowler Hollow Run at the edge of the Tuscarora State Forest, guests visiting the 104-acre Fowlers Hollow State Park will enjoy hiking, fishing, camping, picnicking, and cross-country skiing. more... |
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Tuscarora State Forest Rural Route 1, Box 486, Blain, PA 17006, 717-536-3191 , Near Fowlers Hollow State Park, Colonel Denning State Park, Big Spring State Park and the Hemlocks State Forest Natural Area, a National Natural Landmark; the 90,968-acre Tuscarora State Forest is located in Cumberland, Franklin, Huntingdon, Juniata, Mifflin, and Perry Counties. Activities available include fishing, hiking, boating, hunting, picnicking, skiing, and snowmobiling. more... |
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Mayapple Golf Links 1 Mayapple Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013, 717-258-4088, A member of the Harrisburg District Golf Association, Mayapple Golf Links is a Scottish-style 18-hole golf course with a driving range, practice green and a well-stocked pro shop. more...  |
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Appalachian Trail 520 Park Drive, Boiling Springs, PA 17007, 717-258-5771, Great hiking trail with picturesque views, springs of cool water and great shades.  |
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Iron Horse Trail Located Along PA Route 274, 717-536-3191, The Iron Horse Trail is designed for day hikes and overnight hiking in Tuscarora State Forest. It provides a 10-mile loop hiking trail between Big Spring State Park and the Eby Cemetery, following the grade of the Perry Lumber Company and the Path Valley railroads. |
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Four Seasons Flyfishing Guide Service 717-258-9655, Quality guided fly fishing trips on the Yellow Breeches Creek near Boiling Springs and select limestone and freestone streams across Pennsylvania, including Bald Eagle Creek, Black Moshannon Creek, Little Juniata, Clarks Creek, Oil Creek, Penns Creek, Pine Creek and Spring Creek; are available to anglers via Four Seasons Flyfishing Guide Service. more... |
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Boiling Springs Pool 2 Mountain Road, Boiling Springs, PA 17007, 717-258-4121, The Boiling Springs Pool is the oldest public pool in Cumberland County. A full-service snack bar, 220-foot long open water slide, an enclosed 130-foot speed slide, and four pools are all available. more... |
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Doublin Gap MX Park, Inc. 1146 South Pitt Street, Carlisle, PA 17013, 717-249-6036, Doublin Gap MX Park is one of the finest racing facilities in the northeast featuring motocross racing. The track is in Shippensburg at 100 Reasner Lane. more...  |
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