Tuscarora State Forest... where has this place been all my life? I went in thinking I'd take a…read morequick little drive after leaving Big Spring State Park -- and several hours later, I was still out there, in total awe, wondering how this massive, gorgeous slice of Pennsylvania wilderness had managed to stay off my radar for so long. Let's start with the facts. Tuscarora State Forest covers a whopping 95,000+ acres across six counties (yes, six!), packed with mixed oak forests, hiking trails, scenic overlooks, and even remnants of old logging railroads. I came in via Hemlock Road, which -- first of all -- is in fantastic shape for a forest road. Smooth, well-maintained, and lined with enough fall foliage to make a Hallmark movie jealous. It was one of those crisp October days when the air bites just enough to make the seat heaters feel like a hug from the universe. The trees were putting on a full-blown performance -- fiery reds, glowing yellows, and deep oranges popping against a bright blue autumn sky. I rolled down my windows, cranked up the heat, and just cruised. Pure bliss. At one point, I pulled over at Hickory Ridge Overlook and later at Fowler Hollow Overlook -- both of which were chef's kiss stunning. Fowler Hollow honestly looked like you could see straight to the ends of the earth. And because I had the foresight to pack a lunch (thank you, past me), I stopped at the Hemlocks Natural Area, spread out a blanket in the back of my car, and had a cozy little picnic with a front-row seat to some of Pennsylvania's most underrated scenery. Speaking of the Hemlocks -- wow. Absolutely BEAUTIFUL. It's this peaceful, old-growth pocket of forest that feels ancient and sacred and just different. If you're looking for serenity, this is the place. Just note: cell service is basically nonexistent once you're deep in the forest. You might get a flicker of a bar here or there, but don't count on it -- download your maps before you go, or bring someone who knows how to read an actual paper map. There's also a really neat "Tuscarora Treasures" guide on DCNR's website -- 51 pages of historic spots, trails, overlooks, and hidden gems. I barely scratched the surface on this trip, but I'm already plotting my return. Tuscarora State Forest is the kind of place that makes you want to slow down, breathe deeper, and just exist for a while. Between the smooth roads, stunning overlooks, and that glorious fall color, it's an absolute gem. Pack snacks, wear layers, and maybe bring a friend -- not just for the company, but in case your phone decides it's taking the day off.

7/12/26 Always the perfect scenic stopover. The lake is nestled in the middle of historic downtown…read moreBoiling Springs. There are domestic geese, Canada geese, mallards & 1 solitary swan that grace the lake & surrounding property. There's a walking path, boat launch (for canoes & kayaks) a gazebo & small parking lot w/additional parking available on the street adjacent to Boiling Springs pool.

There's a lot to explore along this tiny lake. There are memorials, paths, art, and places to fish…read more If you enjoy history, the lake has deep connections to the Underground Railroad.

https://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g53190-d4170165-r774164462-1_000_Steps_at_Jacks_Mountain…read moreMill_Creek_Pennsylvania.html?m=19905 Took 30 minutes to get to the top with breaks. Totally worth it! Knees were trembling when they got to the bottom.

I grew up hiking/biking/camping here and the surrounding areas as a child. Definitely recommend…read moredoing this hike for the views!!

I came here back in July with my father and brother for a round of disc golf. In my opinion, this…read moreis a challenging course; but I have only been disc golfing for one year now. Course Layout: The course is situated inside of a pretty heavily wooded area and features a wide variety of challenging shots from vast changes in elevation, to blind shots, to hard dog legs, to a combination of all of the above. Add to that some water hazards, some dense vegetation, and some challenging pin positions and you have a heck of a course. That said, I played extremely well on this course for hittin' it up for the first time. It tested all of my skills, and also challenged me intellectually as well. For me, I seriously had to consider all of my shot options before venturing forth. Just because a particular shot looked easy, didn't mean that it was. With some holes having a water hazard as a back drop, some with massive elevation changes, and some with sloped hills where the baskets were -- nothing was ever as simple as just walking up and throwing your disc. This is a well crafted course Course Layout: 5 / 5 Venue: This course is situated within the Middlesex Township Park in Carlisle. It was hard to find for us the first time because it was our first time in the area, but you want to turn into your first turn, if your coming from the direction where the park is on your left. For us, the venue was very peaceful, and seemingly in the middle of nowhere. There was nobody else on the course, and it was pretty well marked. Each tee box had a pretty detailed sign and each basket had an arrow or some indicator to guide you to the next hole. Be wary though, the bugs here are ANNOYING and brutal in the summer. They will fly in your eyes, your hair, your mouth, your nose, your ear, and any other exposed orifice that they can find. They are the small little eff'ers too, that swarm your face every chance they get. Sun glasses are a must here, even on overcast days. Venue: 4 / 5 Tee Pads / Baskets: These are a big pro of the course. The tee boxes / pads are perfect. Very well laid, long enough for someone with several steps in their mechanics, and they are slightly grooved so you don't have to worry about falling on your butt, even in wet conditions. The baskets are equally as perfect. They are in excellent condition and are the standard for disc golf catchers in the disc golf world. Tee Pads & Baskets: 5 / 5 Signature Holes, etc: This course has a lot of brutally awesome holes. I think it was hole four-ish that featured a hard dog leg left at the bottom of a steep decline, then the tee basket was across a small bridge. Throw your drive too far ( like me), end up down in a giant ditch / creek. There are several other holes on this course that are definitively unique as well. There is a hole with a unique pie wedge-shaped tee pad that gives you the distinct option to play the hole to the right or the left. I played it to the left, and highly recommend that as your course of action -- even if you don't have a 'flick'. Then there is hole 16 or 17. It is a beautiful and scenic shot that has you firing a drive through a picturesque fairway, then crossing a ditch/creek, to then go up a sharp elevation change. Signature Holes, etc.: 5 / 5 Final Thoughts: This may be my favorite local course as it presents such a wide variety of different shots and situations. You will come away from playing here feeling exhausted, both mentally and physically because this course challenges you. Also, it is quite a hike inside these woods. With all the changes in elevation and all of the rough terrain, you will most definitely be getting a work-out. This course is almost perfect, it just suffers from what some other courses suffer from -- angry, little bugs that like to fly in your face...constantly. Despite that, I highly recommend this course.

If you're looking for a beautiful, challenging disc golf course, then I highly recommend Coyote…read moreHills. It's a full 18 hole course, with several long tee boxes for an additional challenge! Local volunteers keep the course well maintained and I've never had a bad experience here (except the occasional lost disc!) Coyote Hills hosts several major disc golf events each year, including an ice bowl in the winter, a tag league from spring through the fall, an ace race in the fall, as well as local and state championship competitions. Players of all ages and skill levels come and enjoy a great time of fellowship together and I've always felt welcome, no matter who's playing. As a park, it's a beautiful hike through the woods too! They also have basketball courts, a splash pad, and equipment for the kids. There's also a nice pavilion and township building that can be rented for events!

7/12/26 Such a lovely setting w/mature trees edging the property & 4 pools--1 Olympic size, 3…read moresmaller pools (1 w/2.5 ft - 5ft depth range, 1w/level 3ft depth & a shallow baby/toddler pool). They also have 2 water slide areas--1 slide off the Olympic pool & 2 slides separate from pools w/their own splash pad. Lifeguards are attentive. Pools are clean (only occasional bits of grass floating on surface). They have a snack bar, but it closes much earlier than pool (2 hrs prior), so I've yet to sample it. Bathrooms & changing area are very small, because they're in a historic building--only 2 bathroom stalls & 1 shower stall & no separate changing area, just some wall hooks & benches in open area & only 1 sink. I do not believe they can alter that building. However, their snack bar is in a separate newer building. It'd be nice if they built a larger changing area w/more showers & bathroom stalls in separate building. Staff are always friendly & helpful. Great Senior rate & twilight rate! After a pool visit, you can walk across street & visit Children's Lake.

Great family oriented pool! The facilities are great as well. Prices for admission are excellent.read more

This is a very good outdoor gear store that focuses on fly fishing. They also have great resupply…read moregear for backpacking. Mostly top end stuff. They also have fly fishing guides one the staff.

Listen, if you are looking for outdoors equipment this is the place to go. This is a great stop off…read moreon the AT but even more such a fantastic group of people work here. Amy and Dusty are awesome. Don't go to Bass Pro or Cabela's, skip them...trust me. Team takes time with you, is extremely knowledgeable, and they are willing to go the extra mile to make sure you are outfitted and comfortable with your purchase. Thanks Amy and Dusty!

We have been very pleased with our experience so far at Cumberland Gymnastics! My daughter and son…read moreboth participated in a summer camp, which gave them an opportunity to experience the various tumbling and specialty skills (balance beam, bars, etc) one would expect to practice more in a regular class. We've since enrolled my daughter (age four) in regular weekly classes, and she loves it! The instructors are patient with the kids, and the practice skills each night are tailored to kids developmentally, which takes the pressure of needing to perform off the littlest kids. As students get older, there's definitely more focus on skills, and it's neat to see the older kids practicing off to the side - and you can see the growth happen week to week! They have two areas for families to sit when they watch their kids in class, with a few chairs downstairs and a couple sets of bleachers upstairs. Be warned - it can get really hot in the summer, and there's no backing to the bleachers upstairs, which can get a little bit uncomfortable. But there are worse things in life!

Now that my daughter has been on team at 3 other gyms I am posting this review to caution parents…read more The owner kept several thousand dollars I paid in advance. The other gyms my daughter was in would never do this. During the pandemic I donated money to both Wilson School of Gymnastics and Highlanders Gymnastics. Both are excellent! Cumberland uses very young teenagers to coach. None of the other gyms do this. They also do not have adequate spotting especially for advance skills. The gym my daughter is at now has 4 male gymnastics coaches who are experienced at coaching and spotting. Not cheap but the owners understand the liability and sincerely care about safety. Cumberland's Parking lot is not adequate for their business and the township should investigate them. Dangerous for the children. The owner's focus is money and not children. She asked me what my husband did when I paid ahead. I use that incident when I speak on women empowerment. Because I made my own money and do not depend on my husband for support. My recommendation is to try Wilson School of Gymnastics which is a little North of Chambersburg on Route 11. Completely renovated and the head coach knows how to motivated children. We no longer live in the area or we would still be at that gym.

Recently held a large group golf event at Eagles Crossing…read more The owner Shawn was extremely helpful. He and his staff gave the best customer service. And all our glofers loved the course. We will be back next year.

Good value for the price. Greens/bunkers/fairways always in decent condition. there are some holes…read morethat allow for misses off the tee but not many. Fairways typically run towards the tree line which can be frustrating. Greens are tough, if you can't read greens you'll be shooting well above your hcp. Friendly staff is a huge plus for me. Iron range (no driver) and chipping/putting green.