Fresh Air Fun

There’s nothing ordinary about outdoor adventure in Pennsylvania’s Americana Region. The area offers fantastic spots to hike, bike, fish, swim, and do whatever you like to do best outside. Our varied landscape of hills, farmlands, forests, and waterways offers year-round access to exceptional fun. The thrills you seek are as close as Pennsylvania’s Americana Region.

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Biking

Take to the trails and roads of Berks County for great bicycling adventures. In addition to the Greater Reading Trail System, check out Blue Marsh Lake’s revitalized trails. The recreation area recently installed fifteen miles of flow trails to provide fast and fun looping singletrack that creates a user-friendly circuit for all skill levels, families, and adaptive riders.

For road trips, enjoy slow, scenic excursions, uphill challenges, and fast-paced rides on the blacktops of Berks County. Or try the region’s gravel trails. They often intersect with local historical sites, the Schuylkill River Trail, and interesting places across the county.

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Follow our hiking trails to beautiful spots throughout the region. Hike the winding paths of Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area for a scenic and relaxed walk. Head to the lookouts of Hawk Mountain Sanctuary for unbelievable views, especially during the fall raptor migration. For a real challenge, try the 3-hour hike to and from the Pinnacle, part of the Appalachian Trail. Other great hiking spots include Nolde Forest, Hopewell Furnace National Historic Site, and French Creek State Park. Be on the lookout for hawks, eagles, and other forms of wildlife often spotted along these paths.

Fishing/Boating

Who needs an ocean when you can swim, fish, kayak, canoe, paddleboard, and water ski in Blue Marsh Lake and French Creek State Park? The Tulpehocken Creek and Schuylkill River also get a fair share of boaters. Did you know we’re known for fly fishing? While we can’t promise the fish will bite, we promise you’ll enjoy beautiful views while you wait.

Camping

Our campsites offer the ultimate outdoor experiences. Robin Hill Camping Resort and Blue Rocks Family Campground provide pools, general stores, family-friendly activities, and everything from tent sites to cozy rental cabins. They also have great proximity to attractions like Blue Rocks, Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, and the Appalachian Trail. Across Berks County, French Creek State Park also gives campers a variety of choices for their stay. However, the park offers different activities including, disc golf, off-road biking trails, and access to two lakes for fishing and boating.

Snow Sports

The fun doesn’t stop when the temperatures drop! Those who value convenience and like to be pampered will love Bear Creek Mountain Resort. It’s not only slope-adjacent but offers a full-service spa for apres-ski relaxation. You’ll also find great cross-country skiing and snowshoeing trails at Blue Marsh Lake Recreation Area and throughout Berks County’s parks. Last but not least, our mountain biking trails never close.

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