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Outdoors

State parks, trails, the river, and where to put a kayak in.

Milton / Outdoors
Bic's Water Sports and Outdoor Adventures

Kayak/SUP rentals, downriver routes, overnight riverside camping; primary Milton river day-off business. Pair with Milton State Park.

Bloomsburg / Outdoors
Bloomsburg Town Park Disc Golf

Free 18 hole disc golf course in Town Park, with four holes right along the river.

Mifflinburg / Outdoors
Boiling Spring and Overlook Trail Loop

Moderate loop in R.B. Winter State Park that climbs to an overlook and comes back past the spring.

Berwick / Outdoors
Briar Creek Lake Park

173-acre Columbia County park around a 53-acre lake; fishing, boating, picnic, disc golf, Fowlersville Covered Bridge.

Lewisburg / Outdoors
Buffalo Valley Rail Trail

Flat 9.3 mile walk or ride between Lewisburg and Mifflinburg through Amish farmland, with parking and restrooms at both ends.

Lewisburg / Outdoors
Dale's Ridge Trail

Two mile loop on Linn Conservancy land just west of Lewisburg, with ridge views over Buffalo Creek. Parking in the gravel lot on Strawbridge Road. Leashed dogs welcome.

Orangeville / Outdoors
East & West Paden Twin Bridges

Only twin covered bridges left in Pennsylvania. Pedestrian picnic pavilions at Twin Bridges County Park. West Paden rebuilt 2008 after 2006 flood.

Danville / Outdoors
Frosty Valley Resort

Public-facing resort; championship golf, events barn, cottages, plus The Iron Fork restaurant (listed separately). Full free-day destination on Bloom Rd.

Danville / Outdoors
Hopewell Park Trails

Mountain-bike and walking trails via Montour Area Recreation Commission; spontaneous outdoor hangout without a boat.

Mifflinburg / Outdoors
Jones Mountain Road Vista

Roadside pull-off on a gravel state forest road with a wide view west over the Union County ridges, along the edge of the Hook Natural Area. Faces west, so it's a sunset spot. No hiking required.

Orangeville / Outdoors
Josiah Hess Covered Bridge

Burr arch ~110 ft on Huntington Creek. Picnic tables inside. Two minutes from the Twins. Restored / rededicated 2005.

Elysburg / Outdoors
Knoebels Amusement Resort

America’s largest free-admission amusement park; wooden coasters, rides, food, camping. Ultimate Susky free-day magnet you’d drive to.

Milton / Outdoors
Lincoln Park

Gazebo and summer Music in the Park; easy local hangout (not a destination park like Milton State Park).

Milton / Outdoors
Milton State Park

82-acre river island; boat launch, hiking trails, picnic. Classic put-in for paddles toward Shikellamy / confluence.

Danville / Outdoors
Montgomery Park (boat launch)

Municipal canoe/kayak launch; common take-out for Bloomsburg→Danville paddles; riverside park access.

Danville / Outdoors
Montour Preserve

Free public preserve; trails, Lake Chillisquaque, visitors center, wildlife blinds. Dawn to dark outdoors; classic no-plans nature day.

Ashland / Outdoors
Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine & Steam Train

Ride into a real anthracite drift mine + 1927 Vulcan steam train. Classic half-day near Mount Carmel since 1962 (seasonal Apr-Oct).

Mifflinburg / Outdoors
Raymond B. Winter State Park

695 acres in Bald Eagle State Forest; Halfway Lake, sandstone dam, hiking, swimming, camping. Classic full-day outdoor escape west of Mifflinburg.

Benton / Outdoors
Ricketts Glen State Park

The waterfall hike people drive from everywhere for. Falls Trail loop is the outdoors day that defines this corner of the region. Pair with Benton/Berwick wine stops on the way home.

Danville / Outdoors
Riverside Adventure Company

Kayak/canoe/SUP rentals + shuttles (e.g. Bloomsburg to Danville); also Montour Preserve rentals. Book ahead for meetup details.

Selinsgrove / Outdoors
Selinsgrove Area School District Disc Golf Course

Free, beginner-friendly 18 hole disc golf course around the Selinsgrove school campus, mostly short throws.

Sunbury / Outdoors
Shikellamy Overlook Trail

Short, easy loop at Shikellamy State Park to the cliff-top view where the two branches of the Susquehanna meet.

Sunbury / Outdoors
Shikellamy State Park

Overlook + marina on the Susquehanna confluence / Lake Augusta; boat launch, picnic, paddling take-out from Milton run. Signature river day.

Lewisburg / Outdoors
Stillwater Farm Horseback Riding

Guided trail rides of about an hour and a half through 100 plus acres of private woods and farmland. Open year-round, groups of up to four. Address given at booking.

Sunbury / Outdoors
Sunbury Riverfront Park

Flat paved river walk, amphitheater, boat dock, fishing pier, Lake Augusta views; classic no-plan afternoon.

Berwick / Outdoors
Susquehanna Riverlands

1,200-acre wildlife/recreation area; Audubon Important Bird Area, Beaver Trail, canal towpath, picnic, Lake Tookawhile. Free afternoon outdoors.

Berwick / Outdoors
Test Track Park

Riverfront park on the Susquehanna; paved trail, disc golf, boat launch, fishing, WWII weekend / Riverfest host. Classic Berwick free-afternoon outdoors stop.

Bloomsburg / Outdoors
The Farm in Bloom (FarmFest venue)

Riverside farm venue for FarmFest and live music; barn, grounds, camping. Check calendar for event days; destination when something’s on.

Bloomsburg / Outdoors
Wanich Covered Bridge

Burr arch over Little Fishing Creek north of Bloomsburg. Gravel pull-off. Often dated 1844. About 25 minutes is enough.

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