This park is a gem if you are looking to escape deep into the woods. The trails are steep in some…read moreareas and you have to watch you don't stumble. It is nice to get away from it all in nature. I gave it only four stars because the trails are not marked well in places. I did get confused and two very nice people helped me back to where my car was parked. So for those that are directionally challenged, be careful or go with another person that knows the park.

Drove past the park many times, never realized this gem was here. Many mature trees, well-…read moremaintained and interconnecting trails. Good place for a stroll, though the trails are confusing at first. Lots of usual woodland birds. Informative signs along the way. Nice nature walk so close to residential areas.

The park is beautiful. You can take a hike, sit on a bench and chill or drive by the covered…read morebridge. There are activities for people who have energy. Golfing was nearby. The grass was damp. I wore my beach shoes so I wouldn't have soggy sneakers.

I went camping here for Memorial Day and had a great time. There are five camping sites available,…read moreand booking was done by phone. I had site five, which was by the river, but there is a bit of a hill to climb to get to/from the site, so if you have accessibility issues or a lot of heavy gear, stick to sites one or two. The bathroom situation is only okay. There is a building with flush toilets nearby, but it is only open from 7:30am-9pm each day, and those times aren't set in stone. Other than that, there is one port-a-potty that could stand to be serviced more frequently than is currently scheduled. Each camping site has a water spigot, a picnic table, and a fire pit, but you need to buy firewood off-site; we found some at Lowe's. You are close to a lot of scenic drives through farm country, and we saw a lot of Amish traveling by horse and buggy on our drives. Also nearby is the city of Lancaster, which is beautiful, way bigger than anticipated, and surprisingly had several Puerto Rican restaurants. All in all this park is a great home base for a trip to Lancaster, and the camping facilities are great.

What a wonderful 2 mile hiking area in Conestoga PA. The trails take you along the Susquehanna…read moreRiver via the old Railroad trails into the Chestnut Grove woods where you loop back around and end up at the entrance. Great variety of native flowers and trees. Large paw paw grove where you can collect paw paw fruit to take home with you. Plenty of wildlife to see along the way. Great overlook of the Susquehanna River which would have perfect sunset views. Highly recommend the drive for a mostly easy hike.

This is a straightforward hiking path - pretty much straight and up to be rewarded with a beautiful…read moreview of the Susquehanna River. If you are lucky, like we were, you will see a low flying plane from the nearby military base. We stopped during the week, but I could imagine the parking at this area could get filled and you may have to wait for a spot. I'm seeing from other reviews that there are other parking spots and entrances, but the one we were at seemed fairly direct to the overlook. It was a beautiful quick hike to see some impressive views.

This was stop #2 on a beautiful late-September Sunday adventure. I'd done my homework ahead of time…read moreand planned to tackle the Chickie's Rock Overlook Trail first, then swing by the nearby Breezyview Overlook (just a 4-minute drive away). Chickie's Rock Overlook Trail: Parking was plentiful, and I appreciated the history sign at the trailhead--it turns out this path was once a trolley line leading to an amusement park near Chickie's Rock. So you're not just walking, you're walking through history. The trail itself is wide, relatively flat, and about a 20-minute walk to the overlook if you're taking your time (we were chatting the whole way--it was Sunday morning, not a cardio day). Pro Tip: Not far from the parking lot, the trail forks. Go LEFT for the easy stroll. Go RIGHT if you want a steeper climb and some cardio. Either way, the two trails meet up again before the overlook. When you arrive, the payoff is worth it: a panoramic view of the Susquehanna River and classic Central PA scenery--rolling hills, farmland, distant ridges, train tracks running at the base, and acorns plinking down around you. Pure magic. Just note: the overlook itself requires scrambling over some big rocks to get to the railing. Sneakers or boots are a must, and it's not super friendly for little kids or anyone with mobility challenges. Bonus history fact: Chickie's Rock was actually used as a Union lookout post during the Civil War in 1863, when Confederate troops invaded PA. That blew my mind. Breezyview Overlook: From Chickie's Rock, it's a quick 4-minute drive to Breezyview Overlook. This one's a lot easier--park, take a few steps on grass, and you're there. You even get the fun perspective of looking back at Chickie's Rock and seeing where you'd just been. Parking was easy, and they had a port-a-john if needed. The view is nice, but not nearly as epic as Chickie's Rock. Then again, the best things usually require a little extra effort. Overall, this was the perfect low-impact Sunday adventure. Bring water, pack out your trash, and don't forget to smile and say hi to fellow hikers along the way. If you're looking for an accessible trail with a stunning payoff, Chickie's Rock is a must.

We loved our stay here. The site was quiet, clean, functional, and everyone was super friendly.read more

REVIEW FOR CABINS: Decided to rent out some of the cabins with friends during THE YEAR OF THE…read morePANDEMIC. We were really happy with the cabins - we stayed in the Chestnut cabin. Here are the pluses: Price - under $50 a night. Bargain! Inside cabin: Electricity - bring a long extension cord with multi plugs. Heat - Such a plus since we were in the fall. Fan - Very useful for the summer. Two bunkbeds with bottom bunks that are either a full or queen. Long table with seating Plenty of lighting Cleaning materials - they provide a broom to keep the floor clean. Outside cabin: Outdoor plug for electricity Two picnic tables - one under shelter (so so nice!) / also next to fire ring Overhang is excellent for keeping things dry and sheltered Fire ring Due to COVID, check in is not until 5 PM. Ugh, what a drag. They did let us get in finally at 4:00 PM - after all, it was a Sunday and hardly anyone was around. Check out is 9 AM. Stay for at least 2 nights. Firewood is $7 for a small bundle. Drive around - you might find better deals from locals. Bathrooms were toasty warm and cleaned daily. We didn't use showers, but other people said the hot water was plentiful and it was cleaned well. Utility sinks are behind the bathrooms and extremely useful for dishes and other cleaning.

This is a lovely park to hike around and visit the education center. During daylight, stop at the…read morejigger shop for refreshments afterward. I've attended a couple night hikes here and the trails aren't very challenging but it's fun to be out after dark in a safe area. Climbing the tower at night is also fun. This evening, the park had roller hot dogs and other light refreshments for after hiking. The trails are tame enough for even small children or less experienced hikers.

Most beautiful and majestic place to hike. The tree colors were changing and leaves flowing in the…read moreair. The trees covered us from getting wet from the off and on of rain. It rained the day before so it was muddy, but not as bad as I thought it would be. Rocks, downed trees and leaves were slippery but pay attention and you're fine. We did the orienteering today, and had some trouble finding one flag (11). Someone tried to hide one of the flags (9) with tree branches and debris but we found that one.

Lancaster is full of history and gives off a quaint little town vibe if you find the right spot to…read moreenjoy it. Musser Park fits that bill and you can spend some time here just losing yourself. It sits in what feels like the middle of town, right next to a museum. The park comes complete with a playground and somewhat of a circular path if you want to get some laps in. For the most part it is fenced. I came here to do some laps since what I had wanted to do was not available at that time. It was a nice distraction and gave me something to do until I figured out where I was going after that.

Sweet little park nestled between busy city streets and gorgeous city homes. Active neighborhood…read moreassociation holds several events throughout the seasons--markets, May Day, live music concerts, etc. Definitely worth the stroll.

Love coming to Longs Park. This was part of their summer free concert series. We came to see Low…read moreCut Connie. I've followed them since they got their start in South Philly. Gave an excellent show for about an hour and a half. Nice large park not a bad seat anywhere. Very family friendly. A lot of families with from babies on up to preteens. Couple of the dads were playing catch with their toddlers off to the side. Great place to have the kids and get up and run around. They're not bothering anybody. You can bring in your own snacks and nonalcoholic beverages. It's all free. Bathrooms are easily accessible. They had two extra porta-johns as well as the already established restroom building, which was very clean by the way. Lots of parking, handicap accessible. They had closer parking for those that needed it. It's relatively easy to get in and out of the park there is a traffic light. Traffic does back up a bit but it's not too bad. We had a great time just sitting and listening to music and enjoying the weather. If you have a chance, check out Longs Park for their free summer concert series.

This is an 80 acre park located in Lancaster featuring an amphitheater that has been playing music…read morefor 60 years. Park also features a playground, tennis court, water and more. It's a great place to linger on a nice day. We got to enjoy their summer concert series on a Sunday. This is a very busy park so come early to grab a parking spot. During concerts you can grab food from mobile venues to enjoy throughout the concert. So bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a relaxing night of music. Worth a visit!