Cumberland Valley is here for you when you are ready to travel again. As we enter the Green Phase of re-opening on June 12, here are some updates that can help you plan your Weekend Easy getaway.
Cumberland Valley is a beautiful natural location with abundant and easily accessible outdoor recreation opportunities. Outdoorsy travelers enjoy the wide-open spaces away from the crowds. With that in mind, here are some suggestions to help you plan a backpacking and camping adventure…
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Start planning your spring getaway with these ten things to do in the Cumberland Valley! 1. Biking Cumberland Valley is a perfect place for bikers, from the numerous mapped out routes throughout the region to downtown Carlisle's bike-friendly streets. If you're just getting into biking…
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Start off the new year with a winter hike. The colder weather means the trails are less crowded, making it an ideal time to get outside and explore. The Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park recently posted these hiking suggestions on their Facebook page. Option #1: Furnace Stack…
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It easy to socially distance along the many picturesque trails that weave through the rich landscape of the beautiful Cumberland Valley. Take a deep breath and savor the quiet moments as you discover scenic overlooks, pretty parks, and historic sites while exploring the great outdoors…
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Half Day Begin your birding journey in Carlisle at Letort Spring Run and Nature Trail to see a variety of songbirds, fishing birds, sparrows, woodpeckers, and hawks. For one of the best views of the Valley, continue to Waggoner’s Gap Hawk Watch which is the premier location west of…
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Cumberland Valley’s wide-open spaces provide the perfect opportunity to reconnect with nature. Outdoor recreation was one of the few activities available to individuals during stay-at-home orders in March and April and many of our most popular trails saw unprecedented usage during this…
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The Best Camping in Cumberland Valley Here's a fact -- camping in the Cumberland Valley can be habit-forming for active families. Our campsites are open and invite you to enjoy wide-open spaces and scenic mountain vistas that provide the perfect backdrop for a camping vacation. Here's a…
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NOTE: Please practice social distancing during your explorations. We encourage you to find another location if you go to an outdoor area or park that seems crowded. Purple Lizard Maps is an independent cartographic design firm dedicated to making beautiful maps of beautiful places for…
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Cumberland Valley is home to more than 130 local parks and 3 state parks that provide residents and visitors with hundreds of miles of scenic trails. So dust off the walking shoes, enjoy the warmer spring weather and celebrate National Take a Walk in the Park Day on March 30 with a…
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Learning about the history of a location doesn't have to happen inside a museum. As warm weather approaches, check out these Cumberland Valley locations where you can add some historical knowledge to your outdoor explorations. Camp Michaux: Two miles northwest of Pine Grove Furnace…
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