Really nice campground. Well manicured sites. Plenty of space. Lots of activities for the kids.read more

such a beautiful and well taken care of campground, we booked in the off season and are new to…read morerv'ing and such, this staff and owners are the best in customer i have seen in the longest time the campgrounds are clean and well landscaped and so nice to walk around the pricing is totally affordable and the activities are the best we have seen in a long time i had a 9 and 6 year old and they were totality entertained while we were here we are so coming back in summer to enjoy the river and the pool even more !!!

Stephanie was very accommodating for our group of 11, which changed in number until the day before…read moreour trip. It was easy to schedule and she is very flexible. She has great knowledge of the section of river on which we traveled. Equipment was in great shape. It was a nice, easy, and relaxing float down the Susquehanna. Saw a few Bald Eagles along the way. She even updated our reservations times at the restaurant (Penn's Tavern- which is excellent!) at our exit point based on our anticipated arrival. I would highly recommend this trip for individuals and groups of all ages!

From the owner: At Appalachian Kayak, we love to be on the water and want to share that love with you. That's why…read morewe work very hard to make sure your trip is safe and enjoyable every time! We offer rental of kayaks as well as shuttle service for yours. Specialty services include lessons, kayak camp for kids and yoga/kayak/lunch packages.

GREAT GREAT GREAT. AMAZING VIEWS. Definitely get the combo…read morepasses for the wildlife tour. Such a great experience will spread the word soon

The boat tour of Penn's Cave was great. Our tour guide, Cross was knowledgeable and fun.read more

Located in Bald Eagle State Park, Boats and Bikes is a simple shop with one goal in mind: helping…read moreyou enjoy a day on the water. Specifically, the shop is there to help you enjoy Joseph Sayers Lake, the scenic lake in Bald Eagle. This place rents out a variety of boats to park goers, from canoes and kayaks to pontoon boats and jet skis. Also, you can rent for short and long periods of time alike - anywhere from an hour to all day, according to their website. The website also mentions that they offer an on-lake fuel dock with non-ethanol fuel, fishing and boating supplies, live bait, snacks, drinks, ice, and camping supplies. Like I said: they're here to help you enjoy your time on the water! Reservations aren't required, but are recommended - but also aren't available for each type of boat. I know this because prior to my visit, I learned that canoes and kayaks are first come, first serve. Not a big deal, but still something to be aware of, and admittedly weird since you can reserve a paddle board...just, not canoes or kayaks? When I visited, a relative and I opted to enjoy three hours of kayaking on the water. A few other groups went for the pontoon boats, and we also shared the water with folks who clearly owned their own boats and were using approved launch points to join in the fun. Our visit was pretty straight-forward; we paid, got outfitted with life vests and paddles, and got some help launching ourselves after we asked for it. Coming back in was admittedly less fun since the very busy staff didn't come help to pull in our kayaks; we managed by ourselves but it took a bit of coordination and teamwork since a kayak that's half in, half out of the water isn't particularly stable. We also admittedly dodged some groups of people on land because not every other guest remembered that masks are necessary outdoors in 2020, too; still, the good news about being outside is that it's at least easier to keep your distance. And the staff did mask up at all times, so at least being inside when checking in and out wasn't overly stressful. Boats & Bikes is exactly what it sounds like and I definitely appreciate their set-up, which made it easy to enjoy time on the lake in this beautiful state park. I would definitely come here again and take advantage of the different boat rental options during future visits to the area.

So awesome. We've been here several times these past two years. Service is great and the boats are…read moreeven better! Fun and affordable way to spend sunny days.

This year, we tried Hummel Run. It was a lot of fun. My kids and I loved it. We saw deer and a…read moremuskrat and a lot of birds. In previous years, we have twice done the three-hour Bald Eagle Run. I really want to do the midnight moon kayak, and also the historic Union Canal tour; however, we have not had good luck with the timing of these two tours. Cocoa Kayaks is always a highlight on our trips to Hershey! I highly recommend them!

Had a great trip with Cocoa Kayaking this afternoon. We did the Bald Eagle Run today and half way…read morethough the run we had a Bald Eagle fry right over us. The equipment and staff were great and Mike who took us to the drop of point gave us some great knowledge about the Swatara Creek and the creek biosystems on the way. I highly recommend the company if you want a great creek Kayaking adventure!

My family and I did the 1/2 day rock climbing and all had an amazing time! My kids are 13 and 14…read moreand none of us had ever climbed before. Cody was a great instructor and was very patient with us. I was afraid that my kids wouldn't be able to do it but they made it to the top of three climbs and had so much fun. I highly recommend giving this a try, even if you have no experience!

My 7 yr old daughter and I booked a half day rock climbing trip with Cody. We had an excellent…read moretime. Within our 5 hours (and more thanks to Cody's hospitality) we climbed 3 spots, repelled off a 70 ft drop, had a delicious lunch of chicken, veggies, cheese, bread, and assortment of jams/dips, and had a tremendous time. My daughter conquered the 70 ft vertical thanks to Cody's direction and guidance. We definitely recommend Adventure Explorations and hope to book them again this summer.

Stopped in at Blue Mountain Outfitters because we are looking to purchase kayaks. We are…read morerelatively new to the activity but know what we want. We wandered around the small, cluttered shop for 15 minutes before anyone asked if they could help us or what we needed. When we did talk to a salesperson at the store he was knowledgeable and straightforward. Unfortunately, they did not have kayaks for us. There was one there that fit my requirements but it was already sold. When we asked, we were told they have no idea if or when they would get another one like it. For that reason, I cannot recommend them for kayak sales, however, their stock of paddles, life jackets and other accessories was unparalleled.

Last year, my wife and I decided to park our tandem kayak and paddle our own boats. We made a…read morevisit to BMO and described our paddling plans and goals. Mary matched us with a pair of kayaks and explained that we could demo the boats on the trip down the Susquehanna. The demo went well, and we returned this spring to purchase both kayaks. Everyone we interacted with at BMO was pleasant and knowledgeable. It's a 30-minute drive from home, but I won't hesitate to come back for any accessories or another river trip. Good selection, good people and good advice!

Great selection of paddleboards and excellent service. Also have kayaks, leasing, lessons, and…read moretrips. Store is cute and personnel wonderful and informative.

I rent kayaks from here. The current price for a single-person kayak is $26 for 2 hours (which…read moreincludes kayak, paddle & life-jacket), then $8 for every hour after that. The kayaks are already lined up at the launch point until the day is over. Go play, then after you return your rental gear, go pay. The Susquehanna River is a gentle river...the water is more like that of a bay or a lake. There are beaches and islands to explore. There are marinas and and docks so there is some traffic areas with boaters and jet-skiers, but it isn't daunting...just stick to the river bank until you're comfortable...you will be paddling in the middle of the river, soaking up the view like a pro before you even realize it! The staff is really, really nice, friendly and helpful. I highly recommend spending the day on the Susquehanna and Shank's Mare. note: the launch point is directly across the shop where there is public parking, picnic tables, docks, fishing, duck feeding, etc.

'Possum Lake is a great place to go for a quick hike or paddle. My favorite thing is to hike…read morearound the lake in the evening then head out in the kayak. The distance around the lake is, I think, about 3 or 3 1/2 miles and there are some small hills, steps, and mostly dirt or pine-needle-covered terrain. In terms of kayaking, I can paddle around all areas in about an hour. It's a convenient, easy-to-get-to location and it's open until 10pm.

We sat by the lake and walked along the water, taking in the beautiful mountain views. Families…read morewere enjoying the playground with their kids and having picnics under the available shelters. The lake itself was amazing, perfect for fishing, swimming, and boating. The surrounding trails offered a great way to fully enjoy the outdoors.