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Verdant rolling countryside leads the way to mom-and- pop farmers markets, antique shops, artist studios off the beaten path, and romantic covered bridges. Waterfalls, riverbanks, and forests beckon to be explored by foot — or enjoyed with a picnic on a relaxing summer day. The history lives on in quaint historic districts, unique museums, and preserved homes. Revisit timeless pleasures here: riding a carousel, traveling by train, and leisurely pedaling a bicycle. “I WENT TRAIL RUNNING WITH FRIENDS AND LOVED IT. A GREAT VARIETY OF TERRAIN!” BALD EAGLE STATE FOREST —GEORGE CONRAD III, FACEBOOK 10 HAPPY MOMENTS Recharge by watching water cascade from falls ranging from 11 to 94 feet tall at Ricketts Glen State Park in Benton. See most waterfalls on a 3.2-mile hike. Feel the thunder and roar of the pack as drag racing cars circle the oval track at Numidia Dragway in Columbia County — a track that also holds mud bog events, motorcycle, and streetcar races. Get a thrill for a few weightless seconds looking over Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg from its new Over the Top ride, which swings you upside down while standing up. Let blueberry, blackberry, and oak wood linger on your taste buds while trying the new Cab-Berry Port at the Spyglass Ridge Winery in its Sunbury tasting room, a renovated early 19th-century bank barn. Explore island life at 82- acre Milton State Park in the Susquehanna’s West Branch, a rest stop for migrating songbirds and waterfowl. So be sure to pack your bins (that’s bird-watcher lingo for binoculars). Taste farm-fresh fruits and veggies grown and prepared on the spot at Ard’s Farm Market and restaurant in Lewisburg, known for crowd-pleasers, especially their chicken and waffles, hand-dipped chocolates, and other treats. Hunt for fossils of ancient critters, moss-like animals, and corals in Montour Preserve’s one-acre field, and then explore the trails leading to the meadow, the Sugar- Shack, and fishing at Lake Chillisquaque. Kids can wear a bird costume and hang out in a large nest, design a wampum belt, and much more as they explore 50 hands-on exhibits at The Children’s Museum in Bloomsburg. Swoon for the region’s romantic covered bridges: East & West Paden in Fishing Creek Township are the country’s last twin bridges. See beautiful burr truss construction at Hassenplug Covered Bridge in Mifflinburg, and Gross Covered Bridge in Beavertown. Imagine how William A. Heiss’s old workshop and buggy factory hummed, making carriages, wagons, and sleighs from 1883 to 1920. Learn all about it at the Mifflinburg Buggy Museum. KEY: = Adventurer = Arts & Culture = Family = Foodie = History Buff = Party Animal = Shopper EVENTS April–May 2018 Celebration of the Arts The Celebration of the Arts brings local artists to Lewisburg to share their artwork, poetry, and music throughout April and May. March–Sept. 2018 River Towns Race Series From kids’ races to ultra-endurance runs, this race series throughout Montour County features fitness, fun, food, and festivities throughout the summer. Sept. 21–29, 2018 Bloomsburg Fair The largest agricultural fair in Pennsylvania hosts top-notch musical acts, exhibits, food stands, craft stands, livestock, poultry, and rabbit exhibits daily. October 2018 Covered Bridge Festival Situated around Knoebels Amusement Resort in Elysburg, this festival celebrates the arts with more than 400 crafters, live entertainment, and guided tours of local covered bridges. October 2018 Mifflinburg Oktoberfest The Mifflinburg Oktoberfest festivities include authentic German entertainment, buggy rides, and plenty of beer and wine to keep your stein full.
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