Good For The Mind ,Body, Soul, "Friendly DCNR,Corps Members…read moreAlways Friendly & informative"

I have been to the lake many times and never had a problem with anyone it has some of the best…read morefishing spots and when you get into them it's always a good time camping is really nice especially if you tent camp you can get electric and water so you can have everything you want or need

Amazing site for camping and water recreation. Hosts were gracious and accommodating. We had a…read morelarge group and had plenty of room for our cooking and socializing. Be prepared for frequent trains running near the property. I thought it added a special charm to the place.

7/2019 We loved this campground!! The sites are huge and…read morewell marked, and the bathrooms are clean. The main attractions, though, are easy access to the gorgeous Juniata River, the beautiful dark night sky and the trains. This is a perfect place for a family reunion, or a church youth or scout troop. The icing on this very sweet spot was the fire circle surrounded by swings, with twinkle lights overhead. We can't recommend this place highly enough.

I don't really think of Pennsylvania as swamp land but this Natural Area has a 320 acre bog high up…read morein the mountains of Rothrock State Forest. It's popular with bears who like the wild blueberries that grow here and with birders. It's fairly remote; surrounded by ridges so the lights from State College and other smaller towns are mostly blocked out and there are open areas where the trees don't get in the way. You can see the milky way on any clear night.

By far the best! The service, atmosphere, the food! You get that small town hospitality that it's…read moreknown for. It's the only ice cream place in Williamsburg and they get a good many people from different areas (furthest I met lived in Ebensburg!) just for their tasty food! The owners are so down to earth and take their time with each and every customer. They don't rush you or look overwhelmed. They employ a good many high schoolers, personally I never had a problem with any of them they are just like the owners. A few years ago they put a car port with tables up which is nice! There's also another seating facing the river, a pravillion, and many other shady seating. The trail is right beside them it's my favorite part of Williamsburg. The river sound and shade can make you lose track of time peaceful and certain areas have beaches to picnic or swim. A hot summer day here will make the life stresses leave. With lower trail you'll never stop going it's worth it all.

This is a well maintained trail winding through the woods along the Frankstown Branch of the…read moreJuniata River and made over an old railroad bed so it's nice and flat for the most part. It goes from Alexandria, PA to Williamsburg, PA and a bit beyond. It's great for biking, horseback riding or just walking. You can park at the Alfarata Station in Alexandria or at the Water Street Flea Market, or at the Flowing Spring Station if you're coming from the other direction. There are four other stations along the way.

Must visit when you're in Huntingdon, PA! I came here on my day off and I didn't make any…read morereservations. I was a party of one so I had to wait for other guests to arrive before I can join a tour. I browsed around in the gift shop for about 15-20 minutes and thankfully other people came in so we were able to get going fairly soon. Sylvia was our tour guide and she was super knowledgeable and made the tour enjoyable! We first walked through the bigger caves Lincoln Caverns and then the smaller one Whisper Rocks. The entire tour took about an hour. This was my first experience walking in a real cave so it was eye-opening and interesting to see!

Went camping this past weekend out in Pennsylvania and while driving home passed the Lincoln…read moreCaverns, so we decide, let's stop! So glad we did. It gave us a chance to get out of the car and stretch then walk deep into the earth below to see these wonderful caverns. We got a surprise while there because recently the owner's son discovered a new cavern and we were able to see that one as well. Plenty of parking, nice souvenir shop, drinks if needed and restrooms.

I was back again this year after I had a fantastic time last year for my 50th birthday. Thank you…read moreCynthia! Thank you Bobby! I couldn't ask for a better weekend of being with my spiritual loves - horses (especially my Valiant) and enjoying wonderful (literally full of wonder) rides with you and amazing opportunities to connect with myself in the solitude of your peaceful retreat!

I wasn't going to write this review, but when I got these message below after I had inquired about…read morea charge after checking out , I knew I had too. I so very much wish my experience was like the other reviews I read. I believe the owner is getting in over her head & true colors are showing. JMO. PROS: the horses are very well trained,stalls/barn well-maintained, they supply small water bottles for rides, breakfast was timely & good, the owner would update you on your agenda or last minute changes via text, the upper deck provides a beautiful view of the ranch & beyond, the staff was hospitable & hard working, the rooms were clean, cozy, give you views of the horses and the bed was comfortable. CONS: (I truly wish there were none. I was so excited about this place. ) 1) I was told religion would not be pushed on me yet every session I was told to surrender to God or face hell (in detail and this scared me considering the vulnerable state I was in), 2) the owner herself set me up w a "prophet" meeting I didn't sign up for & when I asked, is this going to be possible bad news? I was told it would all be positive: it was an hour of a young woman saying she was a prophet and god was telling her that i needed to leave my husbands, he wasn't my soulmate & if I didn't I wouldn't get the blessings coming my way (I was distraught & depressed the rest of the stay bc of this) furthermore, this prophet is the owners DAUGHTER AND I was then charged $90/100, 3) There was a "free day" on my agenda which I had no plans of filling; I thought I would be with the horses everyday & felt untended to for an entire day & night - considering the reasons guests come to the ranch, I was lonely & feeling super down, 4) the owner speaks down about past guests and often expressed "I have a low tolerance for fear or anxiety bc I've had to do hard things my whole life by myself" (low empathy for a trauma recovery ranch), 5) from the moment I got there until I left I was repeatedly told of her past traumas in detail, the estranged relationship w her daughters, her attempted suicides, her divorces, and all she has had to do on her own, more than I'd like to count & it was triggering (there's a time & a place for those disclosures and I didn't need a reminder everyday), 6) one of the therapy session included chasing a horse with a whip and I felt distressing a horse was not a good approach & made me very uncomfortable bc I cherish animals and their comfort so deeply, 7) during one of my equine therapy sessions (the most valuable & vulnerable part), the owner let last minute two non-guests come to pet the horses (for $50), spoke to them the entire time in front of my stall/the barn; no therapy was had that session and I felt exposed as this was a ranch for traumatized/depressed/healing guests, 8) having a lot of rain before and during stay (which cannot be helped and did not upset me) I did not feel it would be safe to ride bc it was so slippery and still raining so I did miss a trail ride & was bummed but it is what it is- the owner offered a $150 Saturday trail ride w picnic and I was psyched- the next day the owner texted she overbooked & I could not go - total bummer & would not be refunded the $160 she charged instead of $150), 9) during my trail ride I think I may have been bit by something (again, no ones fault and comes w the territory) but when I woke up with a large hard hot bump on my inner thigh the next morning and it hurt way too much for me to ride my next trail, I let the owner know the and she laughed at me (SEE TEXT BELOW), 10) if you add on the medieval photo shoot w the prince horse, pray every shot is gold bc the owner only takes a handful of shots, admits she has no photography experience, says she doesn't know what poses to do, rushes you, doesn't direct you, & chooses the shots the horse (not the person) looks best in. The two shots chosen for me (I would have loved to have picked because 2 were very special to me) were of me looking angry and blurry. I asked the graphic designer (I learned later was also her daughter??) for the two photos I did like but she wouldn't do it so that money & experience was lost 11) no matter your riding experience, you are given a 30 second instruction on how to ride and handle a horse on a trail right before you take off - one guest expressed fears and asked if there were any tips on how to ride a horse, "Nope. I have no tolerance for fear. That's why you signed a waiver." & 12) I had texted Cynthia on my free day expressing how I had been triggered and was going to ask to prey, but got the final text post in response. I got there so excited to ride, learn and heal and left feeling lonely, so sad, and taken for. If it weren't for the attached screenshots, I would have just not left a review & moved on.....

I am not sure how or why anyone would not love a state park like Reed's Gap. It has all the…read moreconvenience of fairly modern restrooms with the charm of well developed yet semi rustic picnic areas. From the relaxing sounds and breeze from Honey Creek, which runs through the park, to the well constructed wooden bridges that line some of the trails, it is a fun trip for the family. There are camping areas for those that wish to stay the night. Bring the tent, though, as there aren't any cabins and I am unsure if they have camper access at this point. They do have fire rings and grills throughout the park. The real appeal, for me, are the trails. They have a number of them. One that travels along Honey Creek and borders a deer rescue/preserve maintained by a private owner. I once traveled far down the trail, near the deer preserve, only to be surprised by an entire herd of deer wondering near where I was on the other side of the owners fence. It was an experience I will never forget. The park, itself, can be busy in the Summer months. Family reunions are often held, here as is the occasional work picnic. The one negative is that the old swimming pool, which was free to use for the public, has been long closed and torn out. There is little sign of it other than the old refreshment stand and changing house. So, get out in the woods. Pick a trail A few go up into the nearby mountain. There is always a friendly face and decent conversation in the park. Just make sure to bring the bug spray and a jacket in the Spring and Fall. In the Summer, get ready to sweat on those walks. As always, enjoy!

My family went to this park often, but I never realized how good it was until later in life when I…read moresaw how crappy most other state parks are, both in Pennsylvania and elsewhere. Reeds Gap has pretty much everything--swimming pool, concessions, playground, campsites--but I love it for the picnic areas, hiking, and general woodland setting. We used to come here for low-key Sunday afternoons: just bring the family and some food and set up shop at one of the picnic tables. After lunch, let the kids run around the woods or the playground, or maybe even go swimming. Today I was amazed that the park was nearly empty. I saw two rangers and two campers back towards the far (eastern) end of the park. The pool and concession stand were closed. What gives? It was a Friday. In the old days, there would have been hundreds of people. I took advantage of the peace and quiet. First I sat at a picnic table near Parking Lot B, directly facing Honey Creek. There is almost no better sound on Earth than gently running water in a rocky creek. I enjoyed my lunch and didn't even get out the book that I brought; I just looked and listened. Then I took off down the trail by the creek. At one point I lost the trail and just crossed the creek on some rocks, picking up the red trail, which I took all the way around the loop. I crossed the creek again on a large fallen tree. That was scary but thrilling. The whole excursion was exactly what I needed--some peace and calm while enjoying the outdoors. All I wanted to do was eat lunch, tromp around the woods, stop and read my book, tromp around the woods some more, etc. Perfect afternoon. This park has something for everyone, and all aspects are very well maintained by the DCNR. Kudos to them for their efforts to create and keep a great park.

The Jackson Trail has some of the best views you can get anywhere around State College. It can be…read moremost easily accessed via Musser Gap, Shingletown Gap, or right off of 26 where the highway crests the ridge. Every half a mile or so along this trail opens up to a fantastic view on either side of the ridge. The only downside of this trail is since it follows the ridge, that means you are nearly constantly walking on lose rocks and boulders. This both makes it difficult to find the trail sometimes and also is very physical strenuous. The less adventurous simply walk along the trail to one or two of the overlooks and return to Musser or Shingletown Gap. The more adventurous can make a big loop by going along the Jackson Trail until coming to the Mid-State Trail, then following the Mid-State until coming back to Musser or Shingletown Gap.