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Pocono Mountains

Bushkill Falls

Bushkill Falls

Bushkill Falls Road Bushkill, PA 18324


The "Niagara of Pennsylvania," Bushkill Falls is among the Keystone State's most famous scenic attractions. This unique series of eight waterfalls, nestled deep in the wooded Pocono Mountains, is accessible through an excellent network of hiking trails and bridges which afford fabulous views of the falls and the surrounding forest.

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Upstate PA & Susquehanna River Valley

Susquehanna Outdoor Adventures

Susquehanna Outdoor Adventures

2558 Old Berwick Rd, Bloomsburg, PA 17815


With Susquehanna Outdoor Adventures, visitors have the chance to enjoy a getaway in true Robinson Crusoe style, or simply enjoy a pleasant day of kayaking. Our private island in the middle of the Susquehanna River has 10 miles of hiking trails, dozens of spaces for tent camping, a cabin. Guests can paddle in on their own, rent our kayaks, or be ferried to the island — along with all of your gear.

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Pocono Mountains

Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge

Adventure Center at Skytop Lodge

One Skytop Skytop, PA 18357


Discover an uplifting array of adventures with your friends and family. Soar through Skytop's Treetop Adventure Course! This wooded course is just over 3,000 feet with challenges including elevated bridgeways from one tree to the next, hanging logs to walk across, ladders, cargo netting and 16 different zip lines.

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Upstate PA & Susquehanna River Valley

Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area

Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area

4100 State Route 125, Coal Township, PA 17866


AOAA Trails is an extensive off-road trail system conveniently located in Eastern Pennsylvania. We’ve been named one of the top 10 destinations in the country for ATVs, full-size vehicles and dirt bikes. Our hundreds of miles of diverse trails on 8,000 acres, combined with top-notch facilities, give our guests experiences that have them coming back for more.

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Pocono Mountains

Pocono ATVs at Memorytown

Pocono ATVs at Memorytown

432 Grange Road Mount Pocono, PA


Located in the heart of the beautiful Pocono Mountains within minutes of Mt Airy Casino, Great Wolf Lodge, Camelback Ski Area & Kalahari Water Park. Pocono ATV's 200 acre trail system explores the wooded grounds of Paradise Township, PA. Let's Ride!!!!

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Pocono Mountains

Mountain Creek Riding Stable

Mountain Creek Riding Stable

6190 Paradise Valley Road Cresco, PA


Mountain Creek Riding Stable is a beginner-friendly, no-experience-required horseback riding stable just outside of Mount Pocono. Mountain Creek offers group trail rides as well as private trail rides, pony rides for young children, wagon rides for families, and carriage rentals for private events. The stable is open daily all year long. Visit the website to plan your Pocono Mountains horseback riding adventure.

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Pocono Mountains

Whitewater Rafting Adventures Zip Line

Whitewater Rafting Adventures Zip Line

101 West Adventure Trail Road Nesquehoning, PA 18240-0065


Are you ready for a high-speed ride? Fly for over 900 feet at speeds exceeding 30 miles per hour! Hook up, step off, and watch the ground beneath your feet disappear as you soar over Red Rock Cliff. At over eight stories high, it’s sure to take your breath away!

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Pocono Mountains

Pocono Axe Works

Pocono Axe Works

311 Purdytown Turnpike Lakeville, PA


Whether it's your first time or you're an old pro, give Pocono axe throwing a try! This popular sport is a great way to enjoy date night, get in some stress relief, or a meet up with friends no matter the weather. It's perfect for an out-of-the-box team building experience too. Book a lane for an hour or more at local venues where trained coaches are on hand to show you the ropes to ensure a safe and fun, easy but exciting experience for everyone.

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Upstate PA & Susquehanna River Valley

River Common Wilkes-Barre

River Common Wilkes-Barre

133 N River St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702


From running, hiking and biking, to fishing and boating, nature studies, outdoor concerts and more, the Riverfront Parks represent an unparalleled natural resource.

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Philadelphia & Lehigh Valley

Historic Bethlehem River Tours

Historic Bethlehem River Tours

240 River St, Bethlehem, PA 18018


Enjoy a 10-mile recreational kayak & bike tour starting from Sand Island in Historic Bethlehem. This tour highlights the scenic Lehigh River, the history of the Moravian Settlement, Bethlehem Steel, the Historic D&L Trail and more.

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Dutch Country & Gettysburg

Adventure Explorations- Sport Clay Shooting

Adventure Explorations- Sport Clay Shooting

101 Front St, Boiling Springs, PA 17007


Adventure Explorations sport-shooting experiences are a can’t miss choice. With top of the line equipment, such as Berettas and Caesar Guerini’s, knowledgeable/approachable instructors, excellent facilities, Adventure Explorations will make this trip something you maybe didn’t expect. If you have never shot a gun or are a seasoned veteran, this is time well-spent. You’re in the woods and traverse different stations, learning new techniques and adjusting to new visuals and “looks”.

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Dutch Country & Gettysburg

Roundtop Mountain Adventures- Paintball

Roundtop Mountain Adventures- Paintball

925 Roundtop Rd, Lewisberry, PA 17339


Roundtop Paintball is the largest paintball operation in Central Pennsylvania, with the best variety of fields. Among our 11 fields includes a two story container field, a town, air ball, a fort, and scenario fields. We have the perfect field for your game! Paintball Headquarters offers equipment sales and rentals, retail sales, equipment repair and snacks in a beautiful wooded setting. A pavilion with a fire pit and grills is also available.

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Dutch Country & Gettysburg

Land of Little Horses Performing Animal Theme Park

Land of Little Horses Performing Animal Theme Park

125 Glenwood Dr, Gettysburg, PA 17325


For the past 50 seasons, the park has operated consistently under five different owners, bringing delight and entertainment to thousands of families. Often we hear heartwarming stories of guests who said they came with their parents when they were young, and now they are returning with their children. The Baldwins, the fifth owners of this charming park, hope that similar stories and visits continue for many generations to come!

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Dutch Country & Gettysburg

Confederate Trails of Gettysburg Guided Horseback Tours

Confederate Trails of Gettysburg Guided Horseback Tours

W Confederate Ave, Gettysburg, PA 17325


Confederate Trails was founded and opened for business in 2010. Owner, Rachel Stephens, and her husband Doug have a strong bond to Gettysburg National Military Park- For they are both prior Army and their wedding anniversary is on July 3rd (for those of you not familiar, the Gettysburg Battle was July 1st, 2nd and 3rd 1863). Prior to starting the horseback riding business they would often come to the Battlefield on their anniversary to enjoy the history with their children. Rachel continues to serve in the Air-force as a flight nurse achieving the rank of Lt. Col.

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Dutch Country & Gettysburg

Strasburg Scooters

Strasburg Scooters

246 N Decatur St, Strasburg, PA 17579


Strasburg Scooter Tours is an award-winning, Lancaster County, PA outdoor attraction that highlights the beautiful landscapes that surround the local Amish communities. Hop on a scooter or slide into your scoot coupe and get ready to ride alongside some of the most beautiful countrysides that Lancaster has to offer. You’ll pass by Amish riding horse and buggies, see beautiful rolling farmlands, Amish farms, and a whole lot more.

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Dutch Country & Gettysburg

The Amish Village

The Amish Village

199 Hartman Bridge Rd, Ronks, PA 17572


Located in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, The Amish Village offers an authentic look at today’s Amish lifestyle. Located on 12 scenic acres of land, The Amish Village lets visitors enjoy a genuine Amish property and experience Amish culture up close. Offering three value-driven Amish Tour experiences, including the Amish Farmhouse and Village Tour, Backroads Bus Tour, and the most value for your dollar, the Premium Package Tour.

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Philadelphia & Lehigh Valley

Valley to Summit, LLC

Valley to Summit, LLC

1528 E Montgomery Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19125


Valley to Summit is a guided wilderness adventure company that facilitates fun, authentic, instructional, and recreational outdoor adventure experiences mostly in eastern Pennsylvania. Experience rock climbing, rappelling, recreational kayak rentals and guided tours and winter waterfall ice hikes.

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Dutch Country & Gettysburg

Marsh Creek Water Sports & Boat Rental

Marsh Creek Water Sports & Boat Rental

675 Park Rd, Downingtown, PA 19335


Marsh Creek Boat Rental now offers a Pontoon Boat Lake Tour of Marsh Creek! Climb aboard the Miss Milford and learn about the history of the park and surrounding area, and see much of the abundant wildlife that resides in the park. Lake tour excursions last one hour long, so sit back and relax!

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Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies

Wilderness Voyageurs Rafting & Bike Tours

Wilderness Voyageurs Rafting & Bike Tours

103 Garrett St, Ohiopyle, PA 15470


Experience The Best Ohiopyle Rafting, Adventures & Bike Tours. Make Wilderness Voyageurs your go-to outfitter to experience Ohiopyle’s best White Water Rafting, Biking, Youghiogheny Fly Fishing, Kayaking Instruction, SUP Tours & Scout Adventures in and around Ohiopyle State Park.

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Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

Millbrook Marsh Nature Center

548 Puddintown Rd, State College, PA 16801


Discover the wonders of nature by exploring the unique marsh ecosystem at Millbrook Marsh Nature Center. Connect with your inner childhood while wandering through the beautiful pollinator garden and enjoy wildlife viewing at one of our marsh observation decks. The 62-acre nature preserve is home to a variety of mammals, fish, amphibians, reptiles, hundreds of bird species, and a diverse plant population.

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Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies

Nittany Mountain Trail Rides

Nittany Mountain Trail Rides

66 Roundhouse Rd. Lewistown, PA 17044


For 30 years, Nittany Mountain Trail Rides has been providing high quality hayrides and horseback riding to central Pennsylvania.

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Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies

Rock Run Recreation Area

Rock Run Recreation Area

1228 St Lawrence Rd, Patton, PA 16668


140 MILES OF TRAILS. ATV | DIRT BIKE | OHV | SIDE BY SIDE. Located in Pennsylvania in the areas of Northern Cambria and Southern Clearfield counties, Rock Run trails provide spectacular views from atop the Allegheny mountains.

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PA Wilds

Cherry Springs State Park Astronomy Observation Field

Cherry Springs State Park Astronomy Observation Field

4639 Cherry Springs Road Coudersport, PA 16915


Cherry Springs State Park is nearly as remote and wild today as it was two centuries ago. Night sky enthusiasts flock to the park for its dark skies which are famous for great views of the Milky Way, planets, and hard-to-see astronomical objects and phenomena.

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PA Wilds

Summit Trail Rides

Summit Trail Rides

2028 Heith, S Woods Rd, Coudersport, PA 16915


Summit Trail Rides provides horseback riding adventures in the Susquehannock State Forest. We will spend about 20 minutes getting you signed in, saddled up, and comfortable on your horse. Then we will explore the Susquehannock Forest on horseback for an hour or as long as you like.

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Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies

Laurel Highlands River Tours and Outdoor Center

Laurel Highlands River Tours and Outdoor Center

4 Sherman St. Ohiopyle, PA 15470


Laurel Highlands River Tours & Outdoor Center offers you the chance to experience all the splendor of the largest park in Pennsylvania, Ohiopyle State Park, with our many water and land activities.

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Laurel Highlands & Alleghenies

Buffer Creek Sporting Clays

Buffer Creek Sporting Clays

252 Schoolhouse Road Somerset, PA 15501


The newest shooting facility in the region, Buffer Creek Sporting Clays is easy to find, located north of Somerset, PA. Laid out around the 725 acre Brendle farm, the course was designed by Gary Bloom, one of the top sporting clay course designers in the country.

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Philadelphia & Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley Horseback Trail Rides

Lehigh Valley Horseback Trail Rides

804 S. Oaks Rd., Bath, PA 18014


Enjoy great country views and trails filled with wild flowers, wild life, and streams on the back of a horse!

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Philadelphia & Lehigh Valley

Treetop Adventures

Treetop Adventures

1661 Harding Blvd, Norristown, PA 19401


Treetop Adventures at Elmwood Park Zoo features over 50 challenge games and zip lining that spans up to 50 feet above the ground in the trees of the zoo. It’s Pennsylvania’s only ropes course with zip lines over animal exhibits!

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PA Wilds

Elk County Visitor's Center

Elk County Visitor's Center

950 Winslow Hill Road, Benezette, PA 15821


WILDLIFE EDUCATION AND VIEWING Thousands of visitors come to the Elk Country Visitor Center to see the elk herd year round, and learn about elk and other wildlife in the Pennsylvania Wilds, conservation practices and our amazing ecosystem. Not only will you get a chance to appreciate Elk in their natural habitat, but you will depart inspired by the dedication of people who act as daily stewards of the natural habitat and inhabitants of the Pennsylvania Wilds.

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PA Wilds

Kinzua Sky Walk

Kinzua Sky Walk

296 Viaduct Rd, Mt Jewett, PA 16740


Located at the Kinzua Bridge State Park in northwestern Pennsylvania, the skywalk was constructed on six of the historic Kinzua Viaduct massive steel towers remaining after the tornado of 2003. The Kinzua Viaduct was once the highest and longest railroad viaduct in the world. The Kinzua Sky Walk extends out 624 feet into the Kinzua Gorge offering panoramic views. The skywalk features a walkway with a set of railroad tracks leading to the end of the overlook which has a partial glass floor. At a stunning height of 225 feet above the valley floor, visiting the Kinzua Sky Walk is an exciting opportunity to “Walk the Tracks across the Sky.”

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Philadelphia & Lehigh Valley

Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays

Lehigh Valley Sporting Clays

2750 Limestone Street Coplay, PA 18037


Sporting clays is one of the fastest growing outdoor activities in the country. And with three levels of courses artfully etched into an abandoned 1800s cement quarry, you’ll enjoy our stunning grounds, helpful staff and elite target presentations distinctly designed to blow other sports away. Not skeet, not trap … think golf with a shotgun. Join one of the fastest growing sports the whole family will enjoy.

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Philadelphia & Lehigh Valley

Silver Lake Nature Center

Silver Lake Nature Center

1306 Bath Rd, Bristol, PA 19007


The Silver Lake Nature Center inspires connections with Nature for people of all ages, interests, and abilities through education, recreation, preservation, research, and advocacy.

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Upstate PA & Susquehanna River Valley

PA Skydive Center, Inc.

PA Skydive Center, Inc.

240 Airport Rd, Pottsville, PA 17901


You will be harnessed to a highly experienced, US Parachute Association rated, tandem skydiving instructor for a fun and learning skydiving adventure.

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Upstate PA & Susquehanna River Valley

Summer Breeze Stables

Summer Breeze Stables

186 Shin St., Milton, PA 17847


Summer Breeze Stables provides a fun, safe and friendly horse-riding environment. Whether you’re a seasoned competitor or you’re coming for your first lesson, we provide a safe, fun, and family-friendly environment.

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Pittsburgh & Its Countryside

Venture Outdoors

Venture Outdoors

317 E Carson St Suite 160, Pittsburgh, PA 15219


We believe everyone deserves the chance to experience how incredibly fun the outdoors can be, so we provide the gear, guidance and inspiration to make outdoor recreation part of people’s lives.

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Pittsburgh & Its Countryside

McConnells Mill State Park

McConnells Mill State Park

2697 McConnells Mill Road Portersville, PA, 16051


McConnells Mill State Park, in Lawrence County, encompasses 2,546 acres of the spectacular Slippery Rock Creek Gorge. Created by the draining of glacial lakes thousands of years ago, the gorge has steep sides and the valley floor is littered with huge boulders and is a national natural landmark. A gristmill built in the 1800s is open for tours.

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Pittsburgh & Its Countryside

Harmony Ridge Disc Golf Course

Harmony Ridge Disc Golf Course

1280 Breitenstein Road Ambridge, PA 15003


Harmony Ridge has entered into the world of Disc Golf with a 9 Hole layout utilizing the same groomed area as our ball golf course. Our layout will satisfy disc golfers of all skill levels. You can either walk our course or rent a golf cart. We also offer food, bar and beverage service each day.

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Pittsburgh & Its Countryside

Sarver Racing LLC/Lernerville Speedway

Sarver Racing LLC/Lernerville Speedway

313 North Pike Road Sarver, PA 16055


410 Sprint Cars * Late Models * Big-Block Modifieds * Stock Cars. Racing 7:30 PM every Friday. After 40+ years of racing, Sarver Racing LLC/Lernerville Speedway is still one of the top tracks in the country.

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Pittsburgh & Its Countryside

Crooked Creek Horse Park

Crooked Creek Horse Park

467 Crooked Creek Dam Rd, Ford City, PA 16226


Crooked Creek Horse Park offers fun for the whole family including; camping, horse shows, scenic trail rides, clinics and even hosts a rodeo!

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Pittsburgh & Its Countryside

Go Ape

Go Ape

991 Tennis Ct Rd, Allison Park, PA 15101


This is the big one! Our original Treetop Adventure in the canopy. Looking for 40 foot high tree-to-tree crossings, super long ziplines and heart-stopping Tarzan swings? Search no more. A 2-3 hour adventure like no other awaits you.

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Great Lakes & Erie

Presque Isle State Park

Presque Isle State Park

301 Peninsula Dr, Erie, PA 16505


Presque Isle State Park is a 3,200-acre sandy peninsula that arches into Lake Erie. As Pennsylvania’s only “seashore,” Presque Isle offers its visitors a beautiful coastline and many recreational activities, including swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and bicycling.A National Natural Landmark, Presque Isle is a favorite spot for migrating birds. Because of the many unique habitats, Presque Isle contains a greater number of the state's endangered, threatened, and rare species than any other area of comparable size in Pennsylvania. Whether you come to enjoy the sandy beaches, study ecological diversity, or learn about the historical significance of the peninsula, there is something for everyone at Presque Isle State Park.

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Great Lakes & Erie

Keystone Safari

Keystone Safari

2284 Mercer Butler Pike, Grove City, PA 16127


a 144 acre interactive animal and adventure park located in beautiful Grove City, PA, less than two miles off of I-79. Guests of all ages will be delighted by a visit to the park to enjoy a unique experience.

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Upstate PA & Susquehanna River Valley

Sweet Arrow Lake County Park

Sweet Arrow Lake County Park

108 Clubhouse Rd, Pine Grove, PA 17963


Sweet Arrow Lake County Park offers beautiful scenery, hiking, boating, picnicking, geocaching, and the entire natural experience. The lake is well stocked with trout and also affords warm water fishing for Bass, Muskie, Perch, and other panfish.

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Great Lakes & Erie

Buhl Park Pump Track

Buhl Park Pump Track

1290 Forker Blvd. Hermitage, PA 16148


Buhl Park has installed the first asphalt “Pump Track” in the Northeast, United States. Visitors can spend a day in the area enjoying a variety of cycling options. The track is perfect for beginner, intermediate and advanced riders. One loop around the track is between one and two tenths of a mile. The Pump Track is located next to the Buhl Park Driving Range in the wooded area to the right of the parking lot.

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Great Lakes & Erie

Pymatuning Deer Park

Pymatuning Deer Park

804 E. Jamestown Road Jamestown PA 16134


Featuring over 250 animals and birds from around the world, there’s something for everyone at Pymatuning Deer Park! While strolling through the wooded setting under a canopy of trees, visitors encounter both domestic and exotic animals. The “Kiddie Zoo” welcomes young and old alike to get up-close and personal with baby animals and domestic farm animals. Enjoy a picnic at the park with family and friends.

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Great Lakes & Erie

Skydive Pennsylvania

Skydive Pennsylvania

496 Old Ash Road Mercer PA 16137


Skydive Pennsylvania has been providing world-class skydiving near Pittsburgh, PA for more than 25 years! Located at the Grove City Airport in Mercer, PA, Skydive PA is Western Pennsylvania’s premier skydiving center and serves guests from the Pittsburgh, Erie, and Youngstown area.

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Great Lakes & Erie

Coolspring Corn Maze

Coolspring Corn Maze

537 Franklin Rd. Mercer, PA


Voted “Best in Nation” by USA Today! Enjoy the Corn Maze, Hay Maze, Hay Ride, Pedal Tractor Racetrack, 40′ Mountain Slides, The Barnyard Board Game, and Indoor Jumping Pad! Food and other activities are available including the Cow Train, Mechanical Bull, Gemstone Mining, Pumpkin Blasters, and Horse and Pony Rides.

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PA Wilds

Crooked Roots Adventures

Crooked Roots Adventures

112 John Deere Lane, Gaines, PA 16921


Go outside your comfort zone and explore all that the Upper Pine Creek area has to offer. From paddle boarding, to rock climbing, river tube rentals, and yoga there is something for everyone to enjoy. Embrace adventures that get you back to nature and the basics. Contact us with any questions you may have and Adventure On!

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PA Wilds

Majestic Trails

Majestic Trails

2605 PA-46, Rew, PA 16744


When Life Gets Tough, Get a Helmet and Ride At... Majestic Trails is the ideal destination for a family-oriented excursion that includes, but is not limited to, camping in our Rustic Campground and Riding your ATV’s through miles of mountainous technical trails.