Our restaurants, shops, attractions, and hotels welcome you to Cumberland Valley. However, as COVID-19 cases rise and fall due to variants, local businesses and organizations may continue to implement mask policies or encourage individuals to continue to mask. We encourage visitors to seek and heed the latest expert guidance and take the precautions necessary for all of us to stay safe. By following updated recommended public health guidelines and showing our respect to the people around us, we can minimize the spread of COVID-19 and help keep local businesses open. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
Purple Lizard Maps is an independent cartographic design firm dedicated to making beautiful maps of beautiful places for people who want to get the most out of their recreation. They immerse themselves in the landscapes and communities they map, which results in creating a detailed map…
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Cumberland Valley has been described as one of the first published places to fly-fish and this area continues to be world-renowened for the quality of its fishing. There are countless reasons people visit Cumberland Valley throughout the year to fly-fish, but just to show a…
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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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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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When you mention fishing the Cumberland Valley, most fishermen are familiar with the Big Three — Yellow Breeches Creek, Big Spring Creek, and LeTort Spring Run—legendary fly-fishing waters, indeed. But did you know there are plenty of uncrowded honey holes nearby where anglers can reel…
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Cumberland Valley is home to three of the world’s most popular fly-fishing destinations, and situated in the heart of Cumberland Valley is Allenberry, one of only three Orvis-endorsed fly-fishing lodges in Pennsylvania and the closest one to Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Washington, DC…
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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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Here's everything you need to know about the waterways of Cumberland Valley. Home of renowned fly-fishermen like Ed Shenk, and known for famous fly-fishing streams including the Yellow Breeches Creek, LeTort Spring Run or Big Spring Creek, fly-fishermen have been traversing the…
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One of Cumberland Valley’s notable assets is easy access to outdoor recreation. It’s hard to drive ten minutes in any direction and not see a mountain, a creek, or even a trail. For many living in this area, a mention of “hiking” conjures up thoughts of the Appalachian Trail (A.T.)…
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While Cumberland Valley is known for having great hiking and biking trails, you don’t have to spend your entire day outdoors (especially if the weather decides not to cooperate). We are home to several must-see, unique museums geared toward various passions. Less than two hours away…
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