Let me tell you something. During this time of Covidiousness, we've certainly done our fair share of outdoorsy types of things. While coming to a state park like this in York County may not seem like an obvious choice, it's actually been the perfect place.
I'm not going to go in to any history or backstory (I covered that in my initial musings several years ago) but what sets this park apart from most PA state parks is its size. While the park is only 85 acres (PA has 121 state parks and some of them clock in at north of 15K acres just for a sense of scope) it's layout allows for things to feel more spread out than you would assume.
The main road that wraps around the park is great for walking but there are also two miles of trails which if done in a clockwise direction are actually somewhat challenging with how it'll be mostly uphill. There is also a disc gold course, a rock formation that kids will love to climb on, a few small swing sets placed at different spots and a large open field at the top of hill with one hell of a view towards the Susquehanna River, Wrightsville and Columbia.
The best part about this place is that it's rural enough so that it's never too busy. We've made trips to some state parks closer to us (Jacobsburg-Nockamixon-Lehigh Gorge) recently and they have been consistently packed. Here, not so much.
The drive here is easy. There is an amazing view. There is usually more than enough space for everyone to spread out and do whatever they want.
Sounds perfect to me and we'll be back this weekend. read more