Wonderful kayaking and birding here at the park. If you want to see Osprey, this is the place to…read morego. This park is most lake, but Lake Wilhelm is quite extraordinary. The facilities are well maintained, but the stars here are the wildlife. There is a 12 mile paved bike trail that circumnavigates the lake. The trail has nice views of the lake, depending on the season.

A very nice park and lake area. I was in the area for a high school crew meet (octuple scull…read morerowing). Ran into a very polite ranger, the area we were at was very clean and well kept, and the boat launches were in great shape (Launch area 2).

This beautifully maintained park is a must-visit just 30-40 mins north of Pittsburgh. We planned to…read morevisit the old grist mill and walk the 3 mile out-and-back Kildoo trail over the weekend. It seemed like everyone else had the same plan! Get there early to secure a close parking slot, otherwise, you'll be circling for a while or parking down towards the picnic area. The trail entrance to head down to the mill by the picnic area is currently closed off for stair repairs. They had staff down at the mill sharing a bit of the history to go along with all of the photos and signs with information throughout. The trail was perfectly shaded, mossy, and cool right along the river. I can't wait for my next visit.

If you live in Pittsburgh or are just visiting the area, McConnells Mill is one of the best day…read moretrips around. It's only about 40 miles north up I-79, so it's an easy drive from the city, but it feels like a completely different world once you get down into the gorge. I've been going there for years with friends and family, and it became my go-to spot to take people when they would visit from out of town. Everyone always loves checking out the historic old gristmill and the red covered bridge right next to it. It's a great, classic view, and if you go during the summer, they usually open up the mill for tours so you can see how it all used to work. The hiking there is fantastic, too, with a good mix of trails depending on what you're up for. You can take a pretty easy walk back to Hell's Hollow Falls, or you can tackle the rougher, rockier trails that run right along Slippery Rock Creek. You definitely want to wear sturdy shoes because the terrain gets steep and the rocks get slick, but the scenery with the rushing whitewater and massive boulders is totally worth it. It's just a beautiful, simple place to get outdoors for a few hours. Whether you want a challenging hike or just want to sit by the water and look at the old bridge, it never disappoints.

I was here to see a Pelican. Yes, it was freak occurrence, but a Pelican appeared at the South…read moreShore boat rentals. But I've been coming to this state park for years, especially for kayaking and birding. One summer we decided to keep kayaking until we had explored the entire perimeter of the lake. It took several trips, but we never finished because the lake is too vast. There's a great mix of vendors for rentals, food and boat rides, but there are still plenty of wild spaces to enjoy. Whether it's sailing, hiking, swimming, or kayaking, you will find some great recreational opportunities here.

Beautiful park not too far from Pittsburgh. The park has many trails and nice bike paths across the…read moresurprisingly large park area. A generous amount of well kept up restrooms throughout the park. We started at a cabin that was modern and good looking. Each cabin sleeps six. Note: the cabins have nice showers and furniture but there are no other things aside from a refrigerator. Stove with oven, and microwave. Bring your own plates, cutlery bedding and glasses/cups. We were aware so we brought a press for coffee. Great park for families.

I hit the Lakeside Beach on the North Shore today & enjoyed my visit. There is a large gravel…read moreparking lot, a concession stand & restrooms. There is a paved slope path down to the water so could push a stroller or wheelchair to the sand area. The beach is unguarded. You are supposed to swim in the roped area, but people swam outside of it due to being a busy 95 degree Saturday. It was only about 4 feet deep even out past rope that says 5 feet. There are shaded tree areas on hillside. The sandy area I preferred to South shore's Pleasantville beach. Definitely recommend for a swim or for sitting in the sun or the shade near the lake with a beautiful view.

This park is beautiful and has many types of trains as well as a lake for swimming and boating…read more Check the web site for their special events.

The beach is extremely tiny, lots of vegetation growing in the water, water slide was fun but…read morerather expensive..

This area is undergoing revitalization including the Frog Pond mentioned in Tonya's opinion. New…read moreowners have taken over in 2024 - too many upgrades to note- Great food, drink & entertainment. Also beach area & water slide. 2 other great restaurants& bar. The Anchor & Bear Inn also very good & entertainment. Something for everyone at the lake. Boat rentals, ice cream, 2 mini golf course & roller skating rink. This is well worth a visit!! Cottage rentals available too 814-392-2614 for those out of towners!

One of my fav state parks. Can be mildly crowded especially on weekends but overall not awful…read more Great birding spot. sad with the build up of liter :(

Swim here was very nice. While it does get busy, many people seem to disregard the rules. Multiple…read morepeople taking their dogs into the lake while there's also a dog park right beside it, one family left their dog on a tie out in the sand with just a water bowl and a blanket. Water is murky, but it makes sense because it's a lake. About four benches were taken from other people/families because a family refused to rent the pavilion. Had many water cases from Sam's Club (about 3 cases), a couple of different pop varieties from Sam's Club (4 cases of 12 packs), and a bunch of snacks? Same person left flags in the sand, Jordan. Not sure why, guy was by himself.

Best bait store around love getting my live bait here! Can't wait til next fishing season in the…read morespring to comeback for more! Everyone is always nice and can help you if you have a question! Quick transactions to get you on the lake or the river ASAP. Will recommend to all my friends who fish!

This is a great way to spend a day! French Creek kayak is owned by Greg, who is very knowledgeable…read moreand accommodating. Since his business just started last year, his gear is very new. We had two super clean sit on top style kayaks. They are very comfortable and esy to get in and out of. You can strap any gear you want on to the kayak. We took our lunch and had a very scenic 3 hrs paddle. You can opt for longer rides if you wish. We did see an eagle, cranes, and lots of fish! We went on a Thursday and it was nice and quiet the whole way. This business is run for his home and is easy to find with GPS. Another big plus- he has a clean Portojohn available for customer use. That may not seem important but I did go to a kayak outfitter last week and they did not have a bathroom available. Important for us females! Price is good and it is a no hassle day.....definitely give this a try sometime. You will enjoy it!

Peaceful and relaxing kayak trip. There is a lot more wildlife to see, great tips and info from…read moreGreg at Frenchcreek Kayaks. I will come back again. Thanks Greg!

I am writing this review on behalf of my boyfriend who does not have an account--…read moreHe purchased a pair of Irish Setters work boots & they fell apart within 3 weeks of having them. Therefore, we went back to the store (with a receipt) to return them & get his money back. They apparently only offer store credit on a gift card for most returns. Spends $120+ on boots & you can't get your money back when they're defective-- a load of crap if you ask me.

Definitely the place to go for work boots or hiking boots. Great selection. Would have given 5…read morestars except that they have a very sparse selection for women. I don't mind wearing a men's work boot, but I wear a women's size 9. For women with smaller feet, I don't know that they would find something to fit them. On a side note, they have an adorable baby/children's section of camo clothing!