Satisfy your need for speed by racing regular, “street-legal” cars on the two-lane drag strip Friday nights at Numidia Raceway in Numidia - or just watch the mini-vans race Camaros and Mustangs. Tour the Joseph Priestley House and laboratory in Northumberland to learn of Priestley’s many discoveries. Stroll through historic downtown Lewisburg, noting the main street, town square, and numbered streets earning it the “Pennsylvania Town” historical distinction. Learn how buggy makers distinguished their buggies with paint, often requiring nine to 12 coats and just as many days at the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum. HISTORY BUFF: Visit the remains of Fort Augusta and tour the handsome Hunter House - home of the Northumberland County Historical Society in Sunbury. If it’s cold enough, bundle up for ice fishing on Lake Chillisquaque, boasting robust resident largemouth bass, walleye, and bluegill in Danville’s Montour Preserve. Hike the challenging, steep, and slippery 7.2-mile Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park in Benton for a reward of 21 stunning waterfalls. Ride off-road to your heart’s content around 6,500 acres of the Anthracite Outdoor Adventure Area in Coal Township. Feed the beloved giant Aldabra tortoises, Al and Henry, part of Clyde Peeling’s Reptiland in Allenwood since 1967.ĪDVENTURER: Water ski Lake Augusta, near the confluence of the Susquehanna’s West and North Branches at Shikellamy State Park in Sunbury. Handson exhibits at The Children’s Museum in Bloomsburg let kids brush the giant teeth of a big mouth and crawl through tunnels to learn about underground animal homes. Kids delight in the classics - antique cars, the grand carousel and giant wheel - at Knoebels Amusement Park in Elysburg. KID-APPROVED: Ride horses through the pastures and woods at New Creations Farm in Danville, and then shop for homegrown canned goods at its country store. Knoebels Amusement Park, Elysburg A HAPPY DAY Revisit timeless pleasures here: riding a carousel, traveling by train, and leisurely pedaling a bicycle.Īnthracite Outdoor Adventure Area, Coal TownshipĮast & West Paden Covered Bridges, Fishing Creek Township
The history lives on in quaint historic districts, unique museums, and preserved homes.
Waterfalls, riverbanks, and forests beckon to be explored by footpath - or enjoyed with a picnic on a lazy summer day. This region features funky historic towns surrounding small colleges, antique shops off the beaten path, and romantic covered bridges.
Views from the rolling country roads of these valleys summon artists, and for generations, farmers have treasured this area’s fertile land. Pennsylvania - PA 2017 Happy Traveler Valleys Of The Susquehanna