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 company is awesome! Me and my girlfriend are on vacation and we wanted to give kayaking a try…read more We had a little trouble finding the place because we didn't read the email all the way through but Chase was super helpful in assisting us. When we arrived at the Montour Preserve Chase had our Kayak and life jackets ready and waiting for us and he gave us some helpful insight as to what to expect when we got out into the water. So we headed out into the lake. It was one of the most peaceful experiences ever. We literally had the entire lake to ourselves. As we did our first lap around. We got to see a couple of deer all in separate areas chilling on the edge of the water. They didn't seem to mind us at all. They acted as if we weren't even there. We spent about 2&1/2 hours cruising around. They offer single, double sit on or sit in kayak's and pedal boats if you like. Trust me you definitely want to hit this spot up. It's amazing hands down. When we finally finished we chilled and talked to Chase for a while. He's definitely one of the nicest guys ever and he made our experience that much better. We could've stayed there and talked to him for hours. There's NO question. HEAD THERE NOW IMMEDIATELY AND HAVE A GREAT TIME. BECAUSE WE SURE DID ! We'll l definitely be back numerous times. And we hope to talk to Chase again every time for sure.

I called R.A.C. on rather short notice because me and my husband were going to be in the Danville…read morearea for his 60th birthday weekend and wanted to paddle on the Susquehanna River. We had kayaked a few times before on lakes and in bays, but never before on a river. Since R.A.C. owner Dave was already engaged at a meet on the Saturday we wanted to go out, he put us in the able hands of his assistant, Jim. Jim was a terrific guide. He drove us to a scenic put out area underneath a covered bridge, taught us techniques for paddling more efficiently (which no one ever had), made sure we were safe and comfortable, and even climbed into the water to push us when we got stranded on a rock. (Something that apparently happens in shallow rivers!) We enjoyed a blissful late afternoon and evening paddling 11 mi down river while the sun set. Following our excursion, Jim gave us an excellent recommendation for dinner in Danville (Old Forge Brewery). Here, he and his girlfriend, Emily, came and chatted with us while we waited for our food. We felt like locals! I can't recommend this company enough for value, service, safety, and fun.

So happy we purchased new kayaks from Blue Mountain Outfitters! Sarah was so helpful, friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! Being new to this, she even illustrated how to secure the kayaks to the roof rack! Many high quality kayaks and canoes to choose from and reasonably priced! I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS PLACE!

Very nice place to visit and see exactly what you are looking for or interested in buying…read more The Young Lady that owns the Outfitters is knowledgeable of all the different types of kayaks, canoes and boats she sells! The experience made me buy one of the Hammer Kayaks. If you're looking for something affordable or expensive, this is the place you should check out! Huge selection of options available and tons of accessories for every age! I'm also very happy with the prices for everything and would recommend to visit and try spending time there! After spending 3 hours looking at multiple options I found exactly what I wanted. This is also no pressure and you can check out the boats for your experience buying! Thanks for your advice and experience helping me understand what I wanted!

The only way to use the JRA is if you are camping at Buttonwood campground. They should advertise…read morethis upfront.

For almost ten years, my family has had an annual canoe/kayak trip and we used "J.R.A." to do it!…read moreEvery year that we've gone, J.R.A. and its employees, have always made it a fun and exciting experience! I remember one year, we actually spent a little too much time at the rope swing and our group didn't start getting back to the docks until after 9:30p.m.. The last two canoes didn't make it until almost 10:15!!! Although the J.R.A. employees were rightfully irritated that they had to stay an hour and a half past closing time, they were very professional and handled it very well! Considering 75% of my group was very drunk, I was extremely surprised at how the night ended, especially knowing how my family can be after a long and exhausting day in the sun and alcohol in their guts! As for the people that wrote a review stating that "Nobody told us we had to pay??" It's a business, not a nonprofit organization..... Not sure where the hard part in comprehending that is but like they say, common sense isn't so common any more I guess... But then, to go on to the part where you thought you would try to get over on J.R.A. and its employees and just grab a canoe and go without paying, that there cuts the cake for sure!!!! You said that him sending an employee to tell you that the boss was going to have your vehicle towed was out of spite?? You're damn lucky he didn't just have it towed, and called the cops! You would've shit your pants coming off the docks and seeing you're vehicle hooked up and an officer there with handcuffs waiting for you! Just so you know, what you had attempted to do is theft! And as for your horrible attempt at writing a bad review, that backfired as well, because after anyone with half a brain reads it, they'll realize just how big of a piece of trash you are and disregard it, probably also noting on how you wasted your time!!!!

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!

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.

When you are in Hershey and you want to try something different, you have to stop off at Hershey…read moreOutfitters. The Hershey Outfitters offers great out of the box activities in Hershey including kayaking, a challenge ropes course, Segway tours and a great Falconry experience. I tried out both the ropes-course and the Falconry Experience. First, the ropes-course was a fun activity where you climbed on different events. At the end, you got to do a zip line! While the ropes-course was fun it was nowhere near as amazing as the Falconry Experience. The Experience allowed you to see falcons in action and eventually you get to hold one! While I signed up for the kayaking, I was unfortunately unable to do so because of the rain. I found the cancellation somewhat ridiculous as it was only drizzling, but at least they called somewhat early. All the staff here was really nice and informative! Paul, Jack and Marc were especially great! Altogether, this is a great place to sign-up for a variety of fun activities.

I did the Segway tour and it was so much fun. Aaliyah was the most helpful and kind person. She not…read moreonly was very professional and gave a great tour but she gave us great ideas for what to do in Hershey. Definitely recommend this experience to everyone! :)

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.

Staff were friendly and boat was nice. They showed a video on history and boat renovation but few…read morepaid attention. Scenery was trees and campsites but just an hour so just enough. $13.50 for seniors. $15.50 for adults. Had a nice staff member that took orders and brought up if guests desired. Upper and lower deck.

We enjoyed a one hour river cruise aboard the Hiawatha on a sunny afternoon. It was great weather…read morefor it. The staff were all very friendly and welcoming. There are two levels to the boat, and we headed up to the open air top level. There are a variety of tables and chairs available for seating. The lower level offers the concessions, though there was a friendly staff person who came around and offered to take orders and bring things to your table for you. They showed a movie that was about 20 minutes or so long that reviewed the history of the boat and the area, and then the remainder of the time you could enjoy the river and area. It was interesting to hear about the history and nature of the area, plus how the community all came together to not only raise the funds for the recreation of the boat, but also spent hours putting the pieces together once they arrived. Restrooms area available both on board and in a small facility at the dock. There is a nicely sized parking lot available too. They also offer a variety of specialty cruises, which also sound fun!