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!

One of my favorite parts about hiking is talking to other hikers! A few weeks ago, while wrapping…read moreup a different trail, another hiker asked where else I liked to hike. When I admitted I'd never been to Opossum Lake, she looked at me like I was missing out and told me I needed to check it out. Well...challenge accepted! When I got home, I looked it up and discovered it was only about 25 minutes from my house. Somehow, yet again, I had managed to overlook another great outdoor spot practically in my own backyard. A beautiful four-mile trail around a lake? Count me in! I headed out early on a mid-July Sunday morning, hoping to beat both the heat and the crowds. GPS brought me right to the parking area without any trouble, and even though there were already quite a few people there fishing, I had no problem finding a parking spot. The trail itself was fantastic! One of the things I appreciated most was how much the terrain changed throughout the loop. Parts of the trail were covered with crushed stone, others with pine needles, tanbark or natural dirt. It kept the hike interesting without ever becoming difficult. The entire four-mile loop is well-marked, easy to follow and beautifully shaded, making it an excellent summer hike even when temperatures start creeping up. The recent rain left a few muddy spots along the trail, but nothing that slowed me down. PRO TIP: If you're hiking after a rainstorm, use a little extra caution on the wooden footbridges. They can get a bit slick. The trail offered plenty to see along the way. I spotted birds, turtles and beautiful views across the lake and I found myself stopping more than once simply to enjoy the peaceful scenery. One unexpected highlight came when I crossed the spillway bridge. The interpretive signs explaining the history of the dam, the high-water markers and why the bridge was built so high above the creek added a neat educational element to the hike that I wasn't expecting. I always appreciate when a place teaches me something while I'm out exploring. Beyond hiking, it's easy to see why Opossum Lake has become such a popular recreation area. Throughout my visit I saw anglers casting from the shoreline, boats out enjoying the water and families making use of the many picnic areas scattered around the lake. Whether you're looking to hike, fish, paddle or simply enjoy a peaceful picnic, there's plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the scenery. I can already tell Opossum Lake is going to earn a permanent spot on my short list of local hikes. It's close to home. It's easy enough to enjoy without needing to mentally prepare for a mountain expedition. And it's beautiful enough that it never feels like "just another walk." Sometimes you want a huge adventure. Sometimes you just want to lace up your hiking boots, get a few peaceful miles under your belt and spend some time outside. Opossum Lake is absolutely perfect for those days!

'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.

Phenomenal low key spot . Great 5 mile hike around Lake…read more Fabulous General Store to grab lunch or ice cream and chill here . Plenty of tables -

How can anyone not love this local business? Leaser Lake…read morefans from 4 states have been wanting a service like this for years. Avoid loading, trailering and schlepping all your stuff to the lake. This guy does it all. Wanna try a board or craft for the first time? Don't buy one. Come and rent without hassle.

We stayed at split rock resort and this was right nearby. I wish it was included in the resort…read morefees, as it definitely was advertised as one of their "things to do". However, at $20/pp for the canoes or kayaks, it was fine. It's paid per hour and up front. They do take card. You're given an hour, but they seem pretty loose about this. From our day out, though, you really won't spend much more than an hour out on the lake exploring unless you want to just stop and take in the views. We did that and still were just about an hour - after also going around the whole lake. Unfortunately, my seat in the kayak was broken and wouldn't sit up, so my husband had to use his legs to support my back rest the entire time. This made things rather uncomfortable, but that really wasn't their fault for not knowing. I even forgot to mention the broken seat when I got out since I was just kind of happy to get out of there. It's a beautiful lake, gorgeous housing lined on all sides. I really would recommend looking for a place with jet skis since we did see a lot of people using those and it looked like w lot of fun... but if you haven't been kayaking before or just want to explore the lake leisurely, this is definitely a good time.

A little tough to find at first, but after we figured it out we went and opted for a canoe this day…read moreon the lake. Prices are reasonable at $15 per person for an hour. The lake is big so we were not able to make it around the entire lake in that amount of time. Nice friendly helpful staff.

Fun ride for little kids perhaps, but our teens were a bit bored because it was a slow ride with a…read morelake history lesson (it was their first week of summer vacation, they had NO interest in how much each of the homes on the lake cost lol) kind of a waste of our money at $15 a head, they were so bored, they were on their phones, they wanted to drive faster but we putzed around the lake while the captain droned on, and if you shifted in your seat in the slightest, you were yelled at, not to stand up by the tightly wound captain ‍ Oh, he also admonished the adults for renting a home from a woman he doesn't like, we rented a home with boat and dock access and when he asked where we were staying he told us we were illegibly using the dock and boat slip, we told him we have a contract and key access, so its probably ok, he just rudely kept cutting us off with 'illegal access' ok, whatever!! Lol you would think someone touring a little lake for a living would be happy go lucky, not crotchety!! Cash only BTW.

Took the boat cruise with Capt. Wolf on Sunday 7/1. It is…read moredefinitely worth doing, very conveniently located dockside at Nicks Lake House Restaurant and leaves approx. every 45 min. Capt.Wolf is very knowledgeable about Lake Harmony and made this a very enjoyable experience. Highly recommend doing!!!

This experience was so amazing, and went above and beyond our expectations. My kids rave that this…read moretubing experience was above and beyond any of their other experiences. Captain Rob is a patient teacher who explains everything very clearly for both tubing and wake boarding. He also modifies the tubing experience based on your preferences and adventure level. We had a terrific time and would 100% recommend booking with them.

Not only is Rob a super cool dude, he explains everything thoroughly and taught us inexperienced…read morepeeps with ease. From booking the boat, to tubing and wakeboarding, this experience was amazing! It definitely was the highlight of my birthday weekend getaway. We are going to make this an annual trip up here and, for sure, will book Lake Harmony Watersports again! Highly recommend!!

On a bit of a whim we decided to head over to Marsh Creek State Park for one afternoon after…read morechurch. It was a nice day, and the weather had been pretty crummy as of late, so we decided to go and rent stand-up paddle boards. When we arrived, the parking lot was quite full, so we had a bit of a hike to get to the front desk. There, we were able to get our rental pretty easily. We headed back to the car to drop some things off, then went back down to get our boards. The staff were very friendly and helpful, and the experience was a lot of fun! One downside was that when we got back to land and ended our rental, we got charged more than I expected. My wife had been keeping track of time, but from the time that we left on our boards, but the time probably started counting from when I gave them my license. Hopefully next time I'll have my dry bag and not have to go back to the car.

Fun, family place. The rental rates are very reasonable. The parking isn't that great but that…read moremay depend on the day and time of the visit.