The week of rain we survived had my dog bored in the house and in the house bored. So I was…read moredetermined to open his world a bit once the skies cleared. Folks in my Dog Friendly Places NJ Facebook group had similar ideas. Btdubs, Facebook excels at niche groups. They should just do that instead of providing a platform for racist, political disinformation to spread thus changing the course of world history but hey - live and learn right? Anyway, a lot of us were looking for Fido Friendly Fun (see that 120K creative writing degree in action) that had water for warm paws. Someone suggested this spot and confirmed it wasn't water-logged. Truthfully I didn't have terribly high expectations - I figured I knew all the good, local hiking spots but I was wrong! There's good water, some elevation to get your heart pumping, interesting features like bridges and stairs, and lovely wooded trails. If you string them all together including next door Uplands Reserve you can get about 4 miles. That's legit! Random cool thing: I've reverted to childhood and have become obsessed again with RC cars. My IG feed is basically people playing with their cars and trucks in outdoor vignettes shot to look life size. Imagine my absolute glee when one of the trails led to a water entrance where two people were playing with their RC pickup trucks. We live in a simulation. Rundown: -lot parking across the street from the park - felt safe -plenty of benches and seating along the paths - I love this -enough people around so it's not spooky but if you want solitude you'll feel fulfilled -many accessible water entrances - dip your toes in! -clean! only saw one errant dog poop bag -rooty and rocky in spots but that's NJ for you. Watch your step.

Myself and my party of 16 had an amazing time on the river thanks to Chamberlain Canoes. The entire…read morestaff is some of the friendliest and most helpful people you'll ever meet. I've done similar trips with other companies and Chamberlain has been the best. We will be using them again. Highly recommended.

They are amazing! I've been going to Chamberlain Canoes in Stroudsburg, PA for over 10 years, and…read morethey've never once let me down. They are a family owned business and are absolute pros - always friendly, always knowledgeable, and genuinely passionate about making your river trip fun and easy. From the moment you pull into their huge parking lot, to the moment you're back on dry land, they take really good care of you. They walk you through the route clearly, answer all your questions and let you decide your exit point on the river while you're out paddling. That flexibility is a great option. I look forward to my next paddle!

I just had my sons third birthday party here today and it was amazing! The instructors and owner…read morewere so good and patient with the kids!! My son also takes classes here and absolutely loves it and Miss Ava. Thanks for making his birthday so special!!

Mr. Shields is a stud. Never did gymnastics before but was there to support a friend and he invited…read moreme to his weekly adult class. It ended being a fantastic workout and now I go every week and learn new skills each time - the guy loves gymnastics and teaching others. Unparalleled passion for the sport.

Intro to Rock Climbing with Valley to Summit on September 18, 2022…read more This was my second trip to Chickies Rock with VTS and it was wonderful! There were only 5 of us, so plenty of time to climb. Our Guide, Bob, was so patient, engaged and informative. I learned a lot of great things that I had not known before about clothing, ropes and technique. Bob was so patient with me and was there with his " green pointer" to help me over the tough spots. You should know that I am 74 years old and tho I have climbed indoors for a few years, my stamina was not that of the youngsters who were there! Nonetheless, it was a great time! I highly recommend Valley to Summit, this being my 3 rd trip with them. They Rock!

Absolutely amazing professional guides!!…read more I hired this company to guide me through the winters treacherous water fall trails of Ricketts Glen that is normally closed off for hikers that don't have the explicitly specific required safety gear for winter hikes which this company provides. The guides were patient and helpful with the small group in getting gear on and going over all the safety equipment. They were never impatient with anyone and insanely kind. You could tell the guides truly enjoyed bringing everyone out to this amazing trail at Ricketts Glen State Park. I wasn't sure what to expect but OMG it was worth the money spent to have these guys/gals guide me through the trails. I took tons of pictures and was never rushed at all while taking in the views and photos. This company comes highly recommended amongst the hiking community even out of state.

Our family has enjoyed tubing on the delaware every summer for years. It's a great way to spend an…read moreafternoon in nature

Honestly, I don't know why this place got such few stars? The four stars that I've assigned as well…read moredeserved. I visited on a weekday and perhaps that made all the difference in the world. My experience form beginning to end was fantastic. I think one thing that seems to bother most people is the BBQ lunch. The BBQ lunch was apart of my package and when I arrived they were just loading the buns to be taken out on the river. I'm getting a little ahead of myself here but you'll understand in a minute. When I arrived, there were already several eager adventurous folks checking in, buying waterproof items for sale, collecting their water rafts and some even already on the water. I checked in with my Groupon and as directed, I left my keys - collected my Kayak and proceeded to the bus. Please note, the rule is, everyone must wear a mask until you're actually on the water; great rule as it gets crowded in the shop as well as on the bus. It keeps everyone safe. I chose the kayak experience which was awesome but the real fun is in a tube. After my journey down the river, I immediately purchase another Groupon just so that I could come back and have a tubing experience. So, back to the BBQ lunch. By the time I paddles my way down (a few signs for the waters edge for direction) to the BBQ shack on the water, they were still setting up. I guess I paddle too fast. I decided to keep moseying down the river as I had already packed a lunch just in case after reading the reviews about the BBQ shack not being up and running. Oh well, next time I'll enjoy a burger. Again, this is the perfect mid week escape. The ride outside of NY is quick and there's plenty of parking. Although it says Delaware tubing it's actually located in New Jersey; well at least the border between the two. I would recommend going early and taking as much time as you like in a tube with family and friends. I would also recommend bringing children as they will develop a lifelong love of being on the water. I'm a big fan now and I can't wait to return in a few weeks. P.S. I was told by my bus driver, they offer a fall foliage experience where they only allow kayaks on the river.