It's a great place to take the family, there are things for all ages from just sitting on the sand…read morewhile soaking up the sun, to swimming to renting a paddleboard or canoe to walking around the dam. There are pavillions, playgrounds, a learing center with educational events (not during Covid-19), a small store to buy hot prepared food (hotdogs, french fries, etc...), cold drinks and other items. The beach area is finally smoke free for those of us who are allergic to cigarettes, it's a true relief. We can enjoy the day without worrying about our eyes swelling shut because the people next to use wont stop smoking and just throwing the butts on the sand. There are designated smoking areas for those who must smoke. Pets are welcome.

We stopped here on our drive home to look around and stretch our legs. This was really a lot better…read morethan we expected. First, the dam is really cool, built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930's post-Depression. The original was damaged in a storm but it has been rebuilt. Some of the old cabins and equipment still lingers around the park. We saw lots of people fishing and walking their dogs. (Not at the same time!) On our way in we had spied a beaver dam at the bottom of a power line cut through. We parked and hiked down the hill to try to see a beaver. No luck, beavers are very shy. On the way back up the hill I literally stumbled upon an American Woodcock mom sitting on a nest of chicks. She ran into the woods and we snapped a pic of her adorable brood of five baby woodcocks! (Some call them timberdoodles...) This was such a cool experience. Thanks, Parker Dam State Park in New York for some much needed nature time!

We were the only ones there so parking was easy. There are only about 4-5 actual parking spaces but…read morecars can also park along the right hand side of the road. The rocks in some area in the creek are tough so water shoes or crocs are recommended. There is a ton of flat spaces though once past the rocks and it's really awesome to just play there on the edge of it with the current pushing you along to the deeper side.

It's a cute little park that's known for the large dam. It offers beautiful views and a nice quiet…read moreatmosphere. Trout fishermen love it here during the spring and fall months best known for trout fishing. People will pile ontop of eachother while casting. It's also a nice park for a quick hike or picnic with the family! There are two parking lots, one on each side of the creek but please be mindful of where you are walking/fishing. There are lots of posted signs for private property.

Fishing is pretty fun, you can catch a lot of trouts if you stand at the right spot. You can also…read morerent the paddle boat. I rented the boat with 3 other friends and thought it was pretty fun. It just gets stuck sometimes. Good for a relaxing weekend. Great family activity if you want to learn/teach how to fish.

Now this is an out of the way place that must be explored! This beautiful property - Relais and…read moreChateaux Inn Resort! This resort is in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania. So we flew from LAX to Buffalo, NY, which allowed us to visit Niagara Falls (stunning) and then take a quick drive south to Bradford, PA (home of Zippo lighters). The first thing one notices when entering this part of Pennsylvania is how well-kept the homes and farms are. And when you turn onto the access road to the Glendorn Lodge, you see their farm-to-table patch of a vegetable farm. Once through the gate, the drive is a couple of miles to the main lodge and check-in. The staff are so wonderful and polite, calling us by our last names, which is very formal but a nice touch! Our home, cabin, was lovely beyond description. The master bedroom was stunning, the screened-in porch was perfect for 10 to 12 people hanging out (ideal for a family reunion), and we had an outdoor fireplace/pit blazing and roasting marshmallows for the kids. The next morning, we rode bicycles that you keep at your cabin home. We went out on a small lake with paddleboards, canoes, kayaks, etc. We also played volleyball and had lunch catered and delivered to the lake - fantastic service. The next day we played tennis, swam, basketball and even shot skeet! As our time at Glendorn came to a close, we reflected on the unparalleled service and the deep sense of relaxation we experienced throughout our stay. The staff truly went above and beyond, ensuring every detail was perfect, and their personalized approach made us feel like cherished guests rather than just visitors. To cap off our trip, we took a leisurely drive back toward Buffalo, savoring the memories of Niagara Falls and our time at the resort. We left Glendorn with our spirits lifted, ready to cherish the beauty of nature and the luxury of wonderful hospitality. If you ever find yourself in the northwest corner of Pennsylvania, I highly recommend Glendorn for an unforgettable retreat. It's a hidden gem that beautifully combines nature, comfort, and top-notch service!

Hidden gem! If you are looking for a remote, beautiful, upscale but casual place to relax & be…read morepampered for a few days, look no further! My husband & I went to celebrate our 40th wedding anniversary, & especially enjoyed the easy hiking & wonderful food. Service was fabulous. We stayed in the main lodge in the Green Suite, which was amazing. We will go again!

Elk State Park is home to the East Branch Lake, which is, by far, the main draw here (and is…read moreliterally how it was described by the friendly staff person at Kinzua Bridge State Park who was telling us about the other state parks in the region). If you are looking to go boating or do some fishing, that this may be the park for you. The docks are private and labeled with no trespassing signs and there is no beach or swimming permitted. There is a nearby campground and a public trail that goes along part of the lake. A picnic table and grill are available at the trailhead. It is, however, adjacent to the USACE Dam Area, which offers additional recreational opportunities.

One of my absolute favorite places to visit. The creek is so beautiful and it's a nice trail!read more

It's a beautiful area to drive through and if your a fisherman, I'm sure it's a lot of fun. It…read morelooks like so much fun to fish the stream. It's just worth driving to go and see.

This makes an absolutely beautiful unspoiled walk along the Little Juniata River. Go to the end of…read moreMountain Road, park your car and walk as far as you feel like. I usually do about a 45 minute to one hour walk one way. This is a favorite with fly fishermen which can often be seen in the river here.

We thought Kettle Creek State Park was beautiful! We had planned to camp for two nights, but had…read moremechanical issues with our RV, so we had to cancel. The staff was incredibly helpful with the cancellation. We still went down to visit our daughter and her boyfriend who was also camping. It was such a beautiful campsite, right next to the water. They got to stay the weekend and loved it! We will definitely be staying there next summer!

Kettle Creek is an excellent park (1,793 acres), in western Clinton County, not far from Renovo…read morePa, about an hour or so northwest of Lock Haven. It is home to the Alvin R Bush Dam that has created a large lake thats great for ice fishing, boating and so forth. Surrounded by mountains and wilderness on both sides, its a great place to relax and have fun.

This is located very close to Rimrock Overlook, so you can visit them both the same day…read more This is free to explore and great places to pull over and get some wonderful photos. Highly recommend that if you are in the area stop and check it out.

The Kinzua Dam & Allegheny Reservoir are located near the Allegheny Forest, and we had originally…read morebeen checking out various forest locations when we came by the parking area for the dam and decided to check it out. There was an impressive amount of things to see and do here! There are multiple viewing areas of the dam and reservoir area. We had come around from Kinzua Point and thus encountered the parking lot along the road near the top of the dam first. The views were great, and the dam was an impressive sight. There is also a restroom facility available in this area. A short walk from the parking lot also revealed an intriguing sign that read, "Smorgasbord Forest 1/3 mile Long Trail to Nature Center," which we decided to explore. It turns out there is a lot of neat stuff on the lower dam section, as well. There were several nice overlooks down there, plus a variety of amenities including picnic tables and grills, a playground with slides, swings, and more, and the aforementioned nature center, called the Big Bend Visitor Center. Unfortunately, the visitor center was labeled closed on our visit with no indication of hours. There is additional parking available on this lower section if one would rather drive there directly, rather than take the trail from the upper section, though part of it was under construction at our visit. Very nice area!