Picnic Spots, Camping + Hiking
ALLEGHENY NATIONAL FOREST VACATION BUREAU:
800/473-9370, Website
80 E. Corydon St., McKean County
Travel and tourism info about McKean County’s lush forests and small towns.
Hours: M-F, 8am-5pm.
BEECHWOOD FARMS NATURE RESERVE:
412/963-6100, Website
614 Dorseyville Rd., Fox Chapel
Operated by Audubon Society of Western Pa.; 5 miles of hiking trails traverse forests, field, ponds and streams. Year-round environmental-education programs, events.
CAMP DEER CREEK:
412/767-5351, Website
P.O. Box 305, Indianola, 15051
Children’s outdoor day camp for ages 4-15. Activities include horseback riding, nature-education programs, archery, swimming, drama and music, and many more. Call for information about registration and camp schedule.
DJ'S QUICK STOP:
727/899-3242
345 Rt. 30, Clinton
Deli, lottery, live bait.
Hours: M-Sat, 5:30am-8pm.
FALCON CAMP:
800/837-2267, Website
4251 Delta Rd. SW, Carrollton, Oh.
Summer camp offers a lakefront setting, talented staff and a wide variety of activities. Campers ages 6-16 choose activities, separate for boys and girls with some planned co-ed events, within a general framework. The 1:4 staff/camper ratio allows important individual instruction and attention. Located on Leesville Lake in Carrollton, Falcon is an easy day trip so families can visit beforehand. ACA accredited, references available, celebrating 51 years. Horse Lover Camp for girls also available.
Hours: 2, 4, 6 and 8-week sessions; resident camp June 21- August 15
INDIANA COUNTY PARKS & TRAILS:
724/463-8636, Website
1128 Blue Spruce Rd., Indiana, Pa.
2,600 acres of parks, trails, natural areas and historic sites.
OTTAWA COUNTY VISITORS BUREAU:
800/441-1271, Website
770 S.E. Catawba Rd., Port Clinton, Ohio
New Lake Erie Islands Regional Welcome Center. Travel planner available; see Web site for events.
SCHENLEY PARK VISITOR CENTER:
412/687-1800, Website
101 Panther Hollow Rd., Oakland
Free wireless Internet access. Sundays in the Park series with live music, 12:30-3:30pm. Cafe, shop. See Web site for events.
TUNA VALLEY TRAIL ASSOCIATION:
800/473-9370, Website
Two completed full-trail systems: Indian Pipe Trail, 7.4 miles, and Crook Farm Trail, 1.4 miles, featuring the scenic Tuna Creek and Historic Crook Farm. Three new trails under development include the Marilla Resevoir Trail, featuring the Marilla Resevoir and a wooden covered bridge.
TUNA VALLEY TRAIL ASSOCIATION:
814/368-7170, Website
Bradford
Five completed full-trail systems: Indian Pipe Trail, 7.4 miles; Crook Farm Trail, 1.4 miles; McDowell Community Trail, 1.5 miles; Marilla Bridges Trail, 1 mile; Marilla Springs Trail, 3.6 miles. Trails feature the scenic Tuna Creek, Historic Crook Farm, Marilla Reservoir, a trussel bridge and a wooden covered bridge.
WILDERNESS VOYAGEURS:
800/272-4141, Website
103 Garrett St, Ohiopyle
White-water rafting, kayaking, climbing and mountain-bike instruction. The Outfitter Store featuring specialized equipment for boating, fishing, camping and more. Internet hot spot available at The Outfitter Store. On-site trip check-in with a private bathhouse. Pub and lodge. Bike rentals for Yough River Trail.
WINDWOOD PARK:
724/935-6880, Website
901 Lake Rd., Bradford Woods
Day camp for children 4-14, swim club, corporate outings.
YMCA CAMP KON-O-KWEE/SPENCER:
412/391-3328, Website
126 Nagel Rd, Marion Township
Resident summer camp for kids age 7-15 offering archery, riflery, swimming, hiking, climbing wall, outdoor living skills, high ropes, low ropes, boating, fishing, arts and crafts.
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