Finding fun places to take your kids in Pennsylvania, Maryland, New Jersey, and Virginia
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist at Patapsco Valley State Park. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Patapsco Valley State Park is located just west of Baltimore near Ellicott City, Maryland. The park is very large and encompasses a lot of […]
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train is an attraction in Central Pennsylvania’s coal mine region. The tunnel sits above the town of Ashland, Pennsylvania. It was mined in the early 1900’s for about 20 years. Later, it opened as a tourist attraction, educating future generations about the coal mines. There are two major activities […]
A suspension bridge, beautiful waterfall, ice mine, and a huge rock balanced on a ledge are just some of the unique features of Trough Creek State Park. Trough Creek State Park is located in the Raystown Lake region in central Pennsylvania. Raystown Lake has tons recreation options including two sandy beaches, boat launches and rentals, […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Check the Gifford Pinchot State Park website before venturing out to ensure the lake is open for swimming. Gifford Pinchot State Park is located between Interstate […]
Haar’s Drive-In is located in Dillsburg, Pennsylvania close to Route 15. The drive-in has been in business for decades and is a staple in central Pennsylvania for summertime movies. Reserve Your Spot In 2020, Haar’s drive-in started using an online reservation system to book your space. They will announce the week’s movies on their Facebook […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Ricketts Glen closes trails in the winter due to the conditions. Check the park website for more details. Ricketts Glen is a State Park with over […]
Sponsored Post – Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau hosted us for ice cream at Paulus Farm Market. All opinions are my own. Paulus Farm Market is a store with bakery, deli, and greenhouse. It also features an ice cream shop and FarmPark with play areas and animals to feed. It is located at 1216 South York […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist at Kilgore Falls. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Kilgore Falls is located in Rocks State Park in Pylesville, Maryland. This area of the park is called Falling Branch. It’s about five miles north of […]
Disclaimer: Caution must be used at all times as natural hazards exist in the wilderness. Please play wisely and follow the applicable state guidance for travel and safety considerations. Swatara State Park is a 3,520-acre park in the Swatara Valley. It’s located about 20 miles northeast of Harrisburg. It is easy to reach via Interstate […]
Within the last two decades, the Pocono Mountains have added three large Poconos water park resorts to this area known for its ski runs in the winter and boat launches in the summer. A common question for these families is: Which water park resort should we choose? The answer to this question is different for […]