Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Pennsylvania has 121 state parks that offer great hiking. Each of these best hikes near Pennsylvania have other fun features to visit. These parks include lakes with swimming beaches, waterfalls, playgrounds, a suspension bridge, an ice mine, a cabin to explore, and more! There are even a few in Maryland that are close enough to […]
Gunpowder Falls State Park is one of Maryland’s largest state parks. It is is actually made up of six areas: Hereford Area, Torrey C. Brown (TCB) Rail Trail, Sweet Air Area, Central Area, Hammerman Area, and the Dundee Creek Marina. Hammerman Area Address This post will focus on the popular day-use Hammerman Area. This area […]
Disclaimer: Use caution at all times as natural hazards exist at Herrington Manor State Park. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Herrington Manor State Park is a 365-acre park located west of Deep Creek Lake. It’s part of the Garrett State Forest. The park features a seasonal swimming […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist at Swallow Falls State Park. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Swallow Falls State Park is a popular place to visit during a trip to Deep Creek Lake. It is located in western Maryland, not […]
Columbia is a suburb of Baltimore, Maryland, located southwest of the city. There’s a giant mall, called The Mall at Columbia, that is located adjacent to the lakefront park. There’s a large parking lot at the lakefront area, which appears to be shared with a Whole Foods store. Lake Kittamaqundi is a 27 acre, man-made […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as hazards exist in the wilderness of Governor Dick Tower Trail and in the tower. Please hike wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Governor Dick Park is located in Mount Gretna, Pennsylvania, and the park is home to the Governor Dick […]
Important Note: ChesLen Preserve, where Ollie Owl’s Nature Playground is located, is closed on Thursdays. There is a gate at the entrance to the parking lot that closes the Preserve. Other days, it is open from sunrise to sunset. You can check for updates on the status of the preserve and playground on their Facebook […]
Pole Steeple is a rocky overlook that’s accessed via an approximately 1.2 mile trail which starts in Pine Grove Furnace State Park. If you’re familiar with swimming at Pine Grove Furnace during the summer months, the trail begins across the street from a parking lot near Laurel Lake. Pole Steeple Trail Parking The parking lot […]
There are tons of amazing parks near Pennsylvania that are fun to visit as the weather becomes warmer. This post covers some real gems of parks in Pennsylvania, some have playgrounds and some do not. Check out this list of some parks to visit near Pennsylvania to get outdoors and enjoy the weather. Parks with […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness of Chickies Rock. Please hike wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Chickies Rock overlook trail is located in Chickies Rock County Park in Columbia, Pennsylvania. Columbia is located between York and Lancaster. The Route […]