Came all the way from DC to get fireworks and the entire staff was extremely friendly and helpful…read more They had a great tool where you could see your fireworks before you buy them on TV, and showed us the ones we should buy based on our interest. Great and reasonable prices (everything is 50% off right now) and massive fireworks that are good for shows, events, adults, and kids. Definitely coming back next year to restock for Juneteenth and the 4th. I highly recommend this location. *UPDATE* 6/30/2020 We came back for more because they increased their inventory with larger fireworks and still have everything 50% off! They offer a great deal if you spend a certain amount, and keep track of your purchases for a loyalty system that gives you more! Everything we bought the first time was great and we're super excited for these new ones. Again, the staff is extremely friendly and helpful. Regardless of the time of the year, I will definitely come back to purchase from this location. They even remembered us!

From the owner: All Fireworks 50% off all the time. We sell a wide variety…read moreof Fireworks. Great Prices, Drive a little, save a lot.

I want to start off by saying I love Phantom Fireworks they always have a great selection and fair…read moreprices. I recently came in with my family to get some fireworks and received exceptional customer service from Rusty he walked us around and gave us the best bang for our buck. Also the manager was very nice I wasn't able to catch her name but thanks again keep up the great work.

Had some awesome coupons, but when I shopped in-store they kept stating 'XYZ' loopholes why my…read morecoupons did not apply (even though coupon had no such restrictions listed). Seemed like a "Bait & Switch" just to lure folks into the store. So, I found the fireworks to be overpriced, and I wont be back. Funny thing is, when I got home, I had even more coupons e-mailed to me. But, I now know these are not based in reality, lol.

I normally have nothing but good things to say about SKF. This place has been my go to for the…read morepast 5 or 6 years. Unfortunately, after today I will not be back. When I check out I have a rough idea of what I have spent. I try to keep it around $500, but always go over a bit. My total this time was $872.22. I was shocked that I was off that much. I reviewed my receipt with the lady checking me out and pointed out that I was not receiving the advertised discounts particularly on one product. She told me "their system didn't reflect the discount on the receipt, but it was there." This didn't make sense to me. I should have questioned further, but I was holding up the line. Once I got home I reviewed further and saw that I was way over charged. I can't help but believe this was intentional. The display screen shows discounts, but the printed receipt does not and that's what actually is paid.

Hannah was super helpful and got me everything I needed in my budget out of the large variety they…read moreassuring I got the best deal! I'd highly recommend this store for purchase of fireworks! Haven't failed the past 3 years!

This is one of our favorite places to visit because of the scenic trails and the indoor nature…read morecenter displays. The trails are relatively easy but fun to explore and you can go shorter or longer distances depending how much time you have. We enjoy visiting for a change of pace from the Pennsylvania State Parks because while the trails aren't extremely rugged or long, they're fun and the nature center has interesting displays and creatures to visit.

I hadn't been out to OR for a long time but had the opportunity to enjoy some nature and food truck…read moretacos on a beautiful Baltimore day. The trees are in full bloom, everything is green and bursting with life and it was peaceful in this place. Beware of the poison ivy though - it's everywhere and it's YUGE!

Want to celebrate the 4th without having to camp out all day like at the National Mall ?! If…read morethat's the case, then drive up to Laurel, MD to celebrate the 4th on the 5th of July! This annual event provides plenty of food and free parking with a live band ! The Oracle Band performed from 4pm to 9pm singing some old and new school lyrics ! The fireworks started at 915pm and lasted until 10pm. The choreographed firework show was amazing with the lights reflecting off of Laurel Lake. The community in Laurel truly appreciates this family event as the entire firework show was funded by donors. 1. Arrive two hours early to stake your seating 2. Park half at least half a mile away if you plan to stay for the entire fireworks show otherwise you'll be stuck in traffic inside a parking lot for 1 to 2 hours 3. Bring plenty of food and snacks but no alcohol 4. Last but not least, have a Happy 5th of July in Laurel !

REVIEW FOR CABINS: Decided to rent out some of the cabins with friends during THE YEAR OF THE…read morePANDEMIC. We were really happy with the cabins - we stayed in the Chestnut cabin. Here are the pluses: Price - under $50 a night. Bargain! Inside cabin: Electricity - bring a long extension cord with multi plugs. Heat - Such a plus since we were in the fall. Fan - Very useful for the summer. Two bunkbeds with bottom bunks that are either a full or queen. Long table with seating Plenty of lighting Cleaning materials - they provide a broom to keep the floor clean. Outside cabin: Outdoor plug for electricity Two picnic tables - one under shelter (so so nice!) / also next to fire ring Overhang is excellent for keeping things dry and sheltered Fire ring Due to COVID, check in is not until 5 PM. Ugh, what a drag. They did let us get in finally at 4:00 PM - after all, it was a Sunday and hardly anyone was around. Check out is 9 AM. Stay for at least 2 nights. Firewood is $7 for a small bundle. Drive around - you might find better deals from locals. Bathrooms were toasty warm and cleaned daily. We didn't use showers, but other people said the hot water was plentiful and it was cleaned well. Utility sinks are behind the bathrooms and extremely useful for dishes and other cleaning.

We visited for the "Experience Codorus Outdoors" event. We camped at the nearby campground which…read morewas super convenient to the park. I'll rate the various parts accordingly. Main park 9/10 In a word, breathtaking. You have several amazing views of Lake Marburg, which is unfortunately not a swimming lake. We visited during the experience Corodus outdoor event, so they allowed kids and adults to put their feet in. You might be able to go to one of the less populated areas and get away with swimming, but would probably be kicked out eventually. We saw a few people in the water at random spots outside of the main park. The kayak launch looks nothing short of amazing. It was closed due to the event, but I scoped it out while we walked around. It looked super easy and shallow. Campgrounds Right across from the marina. There are 4 loops, 3 mainly for tent camping and smaller RVs, and giant sites for the HUGE RVs. You do have to make your way through loop C (tents) to reach loop D, which can be pretty tight especially when people stupidly park their car(s) in the road. The sites were spacious and quiet. We were at loop C right next to the bathhouse. I would stay at the site again except the doors swing shut HARD. Nothing like waking up from a dead sleep when someone exits the bathroom and the door slams shut. There are utility sinks near the bathrooms which was a nice touch for those of us using reusable dishes. There's a small playground for young kids. It was perfect for my 5 year old, but my 12 year old would have been bored quickly. They also offer church services on Sundays which was a nice touch. They have a private launch that is VERY remote. Good because other boats aren't flying through. Bad because if something happens and you need help, there likely won't be any. We launched a double inflatable kayak without issue, but realized we were pretty much on our own if anything went wrong. Marina 2/5 Lots of spaces to park and plenty of paved trails to walk around. We were looking for a place to launch our inflatable kayak. This didn't seem like a great option with the rental house open. If it was closed, it might be better. Unless you own a boat or want to walk, there's not much to do here (to be fair it is a marina). Visitor Center- 2/5 Sad. They had a bird watching widows but guess what? All of the bird and squirrel feeders were empty. There were a couple displays with taxidermy animals, but not much else sadly. Other than a bathroom break, there really wasn't much to do here. Experience codorus outdoors- 3/5 There were lots of activities for kids and families. A rock climbing wall, pontoon ride, splash in the water, slip and slide, food trucks, obstacle course, kayaks, and SOOO many other things. It was a great event and we had a blast. There were a few things that could be improved (I plan to send this to the codorus outdoor committee as well) - Offer double kayaks. Some of the kids who went solo didn't look old enough to navigate a kayak alone. They offered to allow my 5 year old to go, but that seemed dangerous to me. Why they didn't offer any double kayaks is beyond me. It seemed like lots of families with smaller kids were turned away. - The water fountains weren't working. For an event that has probably the highest number of people at the park, they should have offered some water for people to drink besides paying at food trucks. Oversight on the part of the committee. -Our pontoon boat driver was a grump. I innocently asked why people were not allowed to swim in the lake. Instead of informing an out of towner who was curious, he responded with a super condescending tone like "Duh, how did you not know that!?" We will definitely be back when the place is less crowded and access to the kayak launch site is available.

Ripken Field is home to the Aberdeen Ironbirds; the single-A minor league affiliate of the…read moreBaltimore Orioles. I've passed the stadium many times as it's located just off Interstate 95 in northern Maryland and can be seen from the highway. It's one of the few minor league ballparks I've visited with free parking. Tickets are a bit more expensive than other minor league games I've been to, but still substantially cheaper than attending a MLB game, and you're much closer to the action on the field. There doesn't seem to be a bad seat in the ballpark, and the sightlines are great regardless of where you're sitting. There are picnic tables and a kids play area set up in left field. As is typical of sporting venues, concessions are overpriced and the hot dogs, nachos, ice cream, and other food items our group tried were pretty underwhelming in terms of quality. The team store had a decent variety of merchandise, but was similarly overpriced. Many of the concession stands were closed with low attendance for an April game against the Brooklyn Cyclones, but I'm sure they open up when the summer season ramps up and attendance rises. Overall, it was a fun and low maintenance day at the ballpark, but I'd rank the overall experience a 3.5/5 at best compared to other minor league ballparks I've been to.

Love the Ripken experience. It's great for kids as they have the opportunity to play on a minor…read moreleague field. The surrounding fields fly the flag of a MLB team. Easy access and an adjoining hotel makes for a fantastic day.

Now Bada Boom fireworks The selection is amazing they carry…read moremany brands. Staff is very helpful and friendly they will help you find whatever you ate looking for.I have been to a lot stores and this is definitely my favorite.

I miss this place when it use to be Nitro. The prices are great don't get me wrong. But I miss the…read morebuy one get one. And the free gifts they use to give. And I miss the videos of each product.

Amazing view of Harrisburg, especially through the free scenic viewer! I love coming here.read more

THE BEST!!!! I…read moreremember getting excited as a kid when we'd cross the bridge from the East Shore and start winding up the steep hill that leads to the park. And you know what? I still get just as excited making that ascent as an adult! This park is so beautiful!! You get THE BEST view you can possibly see of Harrisburg from this one little field. The playground section is well-kept with antique charm. The tennis and basketball courts give nice options for play. So does the baseball field. The picnic pavillion is a nice, shady place to take a breather. The bathrooms aren't even that shabby. And there's ample parking. I actually think Negley beats out Central Park for me. I just love it so much :-)