Bethlehem Rose Garden is a park that can be found off of W Union Blvd and Eighth Ave…read more This park is clean, well maintained, and yup you guessed it, has a beautiful rose garden that just went through a restoration in 2020-21. It's a great place to walk and enjoy the outdoors without going to far.

What a surprise! A few years ago this garden was in very rough shape, but it's been restored in the…read morelast couple of years and now is quite impressive! It's full of mature roses of all sorts mixed with other perennials, well designed and maintained with obvious care. I thought I'd spend ten minutes walking though it and was there for over an hour. This free garden is a real bargain and a treasure for Bethlehem. If I lived there, I'd go walking there every day. Kudos to whoever took on this project and made this delightful garden!

Park with walking paths on both sides of the river and along the canal. Parking is easy, I've been…read morea few times and there was always plenty of space. Walking paths are pleasant but there aren't spectacular views or anything, though there are good views of the weir, not too many people. Good place for a quiet contemplative walk or walk with a friend.

Perfect place to take photos! The park is enormous with so many different spots to make a…read morephotoshoot look less repetitive. Probably one of the most fun places I've visited to take photos!

This 300-acre Lehigh County park is centered around the large Jordan Creek and offers up plenty of…read morerecreational opportunities. Natural features include a large wooded tract composed mostly of mature oaks, several old fields in various stages of succession, two water-filled mine holes, and extensive flood plain areas along the Jordan Creek. The creek and mine holes are stocked for fishing. The park offers excellent bird watching and nature study. There is a picnic area with a pavilion in the park. The park contains four tennis courts, a baseball field, three softball fields, soccer fields, and a jogging/walking trail. The park is also home to a community garden. Ample parking is available. Restroom facilities are portajohn only.

"Haines Mill, an example of the Lehigh Valley's agricultural heritage, is at the west end of Cedar…read moreCreek Park. It is a grist mill that dates back to the US colonial times. The mill uses water power to grind crop grains into flour. The original mill was built around 1760. The mill that stands now was built around 1850 and was reconstructed in 1909 after a fire gutted the interior of the building and operated until 1956. Lehigh County purchased the mill in 1972 for preservation. Two years later, it opened as a museum. In 1981, Haines Mill was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1981. Today, the mill is owned by Lehigh County and operated by the Lehigh County Historical Society. Visitors can watch the mill operate as it did when it was a commercial facility." The above is from Lehigh County's website and in a very brief way explains the history of the site and the building. The mill is open for public tours from 1 to 4 PM on Saturdays and Sundays from May to September. Tours are given by volunteers from the Lehigh County Historical Society with Lehigh County picking up the bills for any maintenance and upkeep. The tour that we had lasted a little over an hour and a lot of that has to do with no one else being on the tour and I would imagine that no one else was going to be touring the mill that day. While interesting, this is a bit off the beaten path and off of most people's radar. The tour covers the first two floors of the building and a lot of what is there looks very much in tact as if with a little TLC it could be operated with very little effort. I read on line reviews from another site that if you ask the volunteer will per se turn the mill on so that you can see the belts/pulleys operate but the person who we had seemingly had very little knowledge of the site and no idea how to operate anything. Overall this is local D-List history and it's worth it I suppose because it's free and if you're a local your tax dollars support the upkeep so you might as well see what the hell is going on.

My wife and I did the self driving covered bridge tour on a visit to the area. The bridges are…read moreawesome. The route was a little hard to follow as there was some construction and we had to backtrack several times but eventually we got to see them all. Pretty much spent a full day enjoying the scenery and the covered bridges. Some were in a lot better shape than others. This one was in great shape with fresh paint.

Nice trail along one side of the creek. My only suggestion would be for them to put up a visual map…read moreof the trail because we made the mistake of going from one end, down to the bridge and didn't realize the the trail abruptly ends (we were left in a situation where we had to turn back or continue on to an area that was without a sidewalk and maybe may not have been as safe possibly - we thought maybe the sidewalk might pick back up so we continued on and thankfully we're safe though we had to walk in the road a little due to a bit of a muddy situation). I hope they will possibly make the trail a loop around the creek to the bridge and the Silk center one day if that's possible to make the trek a bit nicer and safer. Also - I imagine that putting up a sound barrier might be very cost prohibitive so walkers should be aware that there's a section that goes close to the highway and is fairly noisy. Overall, I enjoyed my day & seeing the art installations and would recommend it as a place for others to visit.

Easy paved trail along the creek. It's part of the two rivers trailway and features interesting art…read moreexhibits. Shaded by trees and is a pleasant walk. It's not a loop so you'll backtrack. Only downside is the busy highway so it's loud.

Love! We had the most idyllic bike ride here from Easton to Stockton (about 33 miles) with stops…read morealong for drinks and lunch. It's well maintained, mostly gravel though so if you have a road bike you'll have a little more resistance but it was such a beautiful ride--- Delaware river on our left and the canal on our right. It's also reasonably used so every 15 min or so we came across others on bike or walking so never felt isolated. It makes for the perfect leisure ride with stops on the way. The towpath runs parallel to the Delaware and Raritan in NJ but we stayed on the Pennsylvania side to be wedged between water on both sides. Stops worth mentioning along the way-- The Narrows, Golden Pheasant Inn and off the trail walking the bridge (must dismount) to the NJ side in Stockton, Starving Artists Cafe.

Very nice place to take a walk, bike ride, or run on a dirt path along the Delaware River. The…read morepath is kept clean & free of debris. Very easy to park as there are multiple parking lots along the trail. The trail offers glimpses of the river & has a lot of beautiful wildflowers & different kinds of tree's along the trail. Very few port-a-johns & the one's we encountered were not clean. Other than that, it's an enjoyable trail.

Schocharie Ridge Farm is by far the greatest…read more I have been boarding my mare at Schocharie Ridge for a year now. The care is excellent, and cannot be beat! She is always well taken care of. The property is always well maintained, full of friendly and compassionate boarders, and a knowledgeable staff. Schocharie Ridge has riders ranging from novice to advanced, and everything else in between. Schocharie Ridge is equipped with a well lit indoor and outdoor ring, both with excellent footing. The property also contains beautiful trails for the avid trail rider. There is always something fun going on at the barn, from the occasional clinic or picnic. At Schocharie Ridge, you will feel like part of a team. Sandy Kantor is an amazing trainer. Her skills in horsemanship cannot be matched. She truly has a gift with horses and riders. She teaches in a way that everyone can understand, creating a comfortable riding environment for riders. She gives her riders true, honest advice, whenever advice is needed. Sandy has helped me numerous times access issues with my horse. She is truly a gem. As mentioned in a previous review, there usually is a waiting list to get into this barn. It is that good! Well worth the wait :)

I have boarded my horse at Schocharie Ridge for almost two years now and the only regret I have is…read morethat I didn't discover it sooner! Sandy and her staff take excellent care of the horses. The facilities are safe and clean, stalls are airy and matted, turnout is incredible, the rings (both indoor and outdoor) & footing are always in great shape, and there are also trails and jumps! Overall, the property is very well kept and the scenery gorgeous. The people/other boarders are friendly, and while Dressage is a large focus, there are a variety of riding styles/disciplines represented and everyone respects each other. Sandy is extremely knowledgeable and conscientious, and the care and best interests of the horses come first. She is also fair, friendly, and approachable. My horse is very picky about things (and people), but he has never been happier, as am I. Sandy is also an excellent trainer of horses as well as riders, many of which have gone on to do some very notable things in the dressage ring, on the racetrack, jumping disciplines, and just plain pleasure/family horses. Each horse and/or rider gets a strong base and foundation in which to build on, or for those who have a base, to move ahead with. Sandy is one of the most hands on trainers I've ever seen. She tailors things individually to each horse and/or rider, and recognizes that everyone learns at a different pace. She goes above and beyond to make sure lessons are learned and both horse and rider have a clear understanding, and takes care to never scare either at any point. Be aware that (for boarding) there is sometimes a waiting list- yes, it is THAT popular!! People don't leave often, because it's that good!! A beautiful facility, a knowledgeable and caring owner who also happens to be a talented trainer of both horses and riders, nice boarders, and VERY happy horses- Schocharie Ridge has it all!!! You (and your horse) won't be disappointed!!