Tuesday, May 26, 2009

Inexpensive York County Weekend/Daytrip Getaway's

July is Recreation and Parks Month, "Healthy Lifestyles, Livable Communities... Its Starts in Parks" is their motto.
Whether its picnicking, hiking, mountain biking, camping or just attending a park event, hop off the sofa and check out York County's numerous State and County Parks.
Take a moonlight Bike Ride along the Rail Trail, swim, fish, or boat in Gifford Pinchot lake, or enjoy moonlight boating at Lake Redman, rent a canoe or kayak and take a trip down a creek or the Susquehanna. Take your dog for a walk at the Canine Meadows, new off leash area at John Rudy County Park. Or check out the stars the public can view various celestial objects once a month free of charge year around at the Rudy Park Observatory. Bring the kids to the Environmental Education Center at Richard M. Nixon Park where they can see wildlife exhibits, live snakes and a bird observation window. Fly a kite at the crest of Mt Pisgah at Samuel S. Lewis State Park or just take in the spectacular panoramic view of the Susquehanna River. Take a trip to the rolling hills of Southern York County to 3452-acre Codorus State Park where you can Wildlife watch, fish in the 1,275-acre Lake Marburg, or swim in the huge pool that sits on a bluff overlooking Lake.
York County Balloon Festival takes place June 19-21, 2009 John Rudy County Park
400 Mundis Race Road, York PA. 17406
Proceeds benefit York County Parks.
Activities are planned throughout each day:
Over 100 Arts & Craft Vendors
A Wide variety of Food Vendors
Horse Drawn Carriage Rides
Family oriented Activities all Day
Fireworks on Friday evening at dusk
and a Car Show Sunday
http://www.yorkcountyballoonfestival.com/
For more information:
http://www.pilgrimteam.com/parks.aspx
http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/
www.yorkcountyparks.org

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