Winter in Cumberland County finds the hills and valley covered in snow, perfect for snowmobiling, ice skating, ice fishing, and cross country skiing at Pine Grove Furnace State Park and Colonel Denning State Park. And for downhill ski and snowboard enthusiasts, enjoy daytime and nighttime skiing and boarding at the region's oldest and well-known mountain, Ski Roundtop, only 20 miles from Carlisle.

Spring's warm sunny days bring winter run-off that swells the creeks, streams, and lakes just in time for the start of the fishing season. Fishermen from around the country come to try their luck in our well-known trout streams, the Letort and the Yellow Breeches. Hikers enjoy spring's cooler temperatures while day hiking through farmland terrain on the Appalachian Trail as well as along hiking trails that run through the mountain and lake areas of our state parks. Bike riders peddle the scenic Rail Trail from Shippensburg to Newville and continue riding on miles of less-traveled country roads. Off-road and mountain bikers will enjoy some of Pennsylvania 's most difficult and technical trails at Michaux State Forest. Join one of the three extreme mountain bike races held there every year.

Summer's long warm days offer the perfect climate for canoeing and kayaking on the Susquehanna River, for picnicking, boating and camping in our state parks, and for playing golf at one of seven courses in the county. During the summer, with farm operations in full swing, hikers and bikers enjoy the country scenery while sharing the road with working tractors and horse and buggies. Summer is a great time to hone your outdoor skills in Cumberland County. You can take a fly fishing class at the Orvis endorsed Yellow Breeches Fly Fishing School in Boiling Springs, or you can brush up on your hiking skills with an Orienteering class at Kings Gap State Park.

Fall in Cumberland Country is a perfect time to enjoy the outdoors. The days stay warm long into October, providing a perfect opportunity to hike and bike through our spectacular fall foliage. Bird watchers already know the secret that Waggoner's Gap holds. Aside from affording breath-taking views of the valley, the rocky outcrop recently purchased by the Audubon Society is one of the best places for hawk watching in Pennsylvania. In the fall, volunteers count over 20,000 hawks and other raptors at the site. Sportsmen of all types enjoy the area. Hunting season in late fall brings the opportunity to roam thousands of acres of state gamelands. Many long established hunting camps and cabins line the entrances to our state parks.