Pennsylvania is pretty much an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise all year around. However, the winter landscape, especially after a fresh snowfall, promises an extra bit of excitement, magic, and a ton of fun. Here are eight winter recreation activities in Pennsylvania you’ll definitely want to consider adding to your winter bucket list.
- Go dog-sledding.
Facebook/Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours Lead your own team of stunningly beautiful huskies when you go dog sledding with Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours. However, beforehand, meet the dogs (and be prepared for an onslaught of sloppy, wet kisses from the pooches), and prepare for your adventure. Adventures are for guests 10 and older, and you must make a reservation. Tours sell out quickly for the season, so book as far in advance as possible. Arctic Paws is located at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Find more information on the official website of Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours. 100 Shawnee Inn Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, USA
- Zip down a mountain on a snow tube.
Facebook/Camelback Mountain The largest snow tubing park in the United States is right here in Pennsylvania - and it promises a ton of fun all winter long. Head to Camelback Mountain Resort for a thrilling winter adventure. Zip down one of the 42 snow tubing lanes during the day then return at night for galactic tubing. Here’s the official website of Camelback Mountain Resort. Camelback Ski Resort, 301 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372, USA
- Try snowshoeing.
Facebook/Promised Land State Park Promised Land State Park boasts a ton of winter fun - ice skating, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Slip on a pair of snowshoes for a one-of-a-kind winter adventure. Conservation Island and Bruce Lake Natural Area boast the best snowshoeing conditions. Find more information on the official website of Promised Land State Park. Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Rd, Greentown, PA 18426, USA
- Slide down a hill on a toboggan.
Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide Join a beloved tradition when you toboggan down a hill on Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide. Enjoy speeds of up to 45 miles an hour and, when you need to warm up, sit in front of a roaring fire, or purchase a hot drink from the snack stand. However, before you head to the darling village of Eagles Mere, make sure the toboggan is running for the season. Learn more on the official website of Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide. Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide, PO Box 56, Eagles Mere, PA 17731, USA
- Ice skate.
Facebook/Schenley Park Skating Rink Lace up your ice skates (or rental skates) at Schenley Park Skating Rink, which offers regular public skating sessions as well as special skates, including a Skate with Santa and a Mascots Skate. Stop by the official website of Schenley Park Skating Rink for more information. Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink, 10341 Overlook Drive near, Tennis Courts, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
- Stop by Hawk Mountain Sanctuary.
Facebook/Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association Slip on your hiking boots for a scenic hike along one of the trails at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The sanctuary offers five blazed trails and three trail loops, all of which close daily at dusk. Trails span between half a mile and nearly six miles. Head over to the official website of Hawk Mountain Sanctuaryfor more information, including trail maps. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA 19529, USA
- Visit the Wolf Sanctuary of PA.
Facebook/Wolf Sanctuary of PA Explore some of the 80 acres that the rescued wolves of Wolf Sanctuary of PA in Lititz call home. The sanctuary offers visitors the unique opportunity to go on a guided public tour. Additional tours, including private tours and professional photography sessions, are available. One of the most popular events is the Full Moon Fundraiser, held on select evenings throughout the year. Nighttime guided tours and roaring bonfires headline this popular event. Plan your visit on the official website of Wolf Sanctuary of PA. Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Speedwell Forge Rd, Lititz, PA 17543, USA
- Consult Punxsutawney Phil.
Facebook/Gobbler’s Knob Only that lovable groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, knows how much time you have to finish your winter bucket list. Plan a trip to Gobbler’s Knob, even before Groundhog’s Day, and visit Phil (and his wife Phyllis) in his burrow. He might just let you in on whether we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Head over to the official website of Visit Punxsutawney to plan your visit. Gobbler’s Knob, 2 Ritter Dr, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
What is your favorite winter recreation in Pennsylvania? Are any included on this list? Let us know in the comments! Winter’s also the perfect time to set off on a leisurely getaway. Consider a stay at one of the seven coziest towns in Pennsylvania.
Facebook/Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours
Lead your own team of stunningly beautiful huskies when you go dog sledding with Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours. However, beforehand, meet the dogs (and be prepared for an onslaught of sloppy, wet kisses from the pooches), and prepare for your adventure. Adventures are for guests 10 and older, and you must make a reservation. Tours sell out quickly for the season, so book as far in advance as possible. Arctic Paws is located at Shawnee Inn & Golf Resort. Find more information on the official website of Arctic Paws Dog Sled Tours.
100 Shawnee Inn Dr, East Stroudsburg, PA 18302, USA
Facebook/Camelback Mountain
The largest snow tubing park in the United States is right here in Pennsylvania - and it promises a ton of fun all winter long. Head to Camelback Mountain Resort for a thrilling winter adventure. Zip down one of the 42 snow tubing lanes during the day then return at night for galactic tubing. Here’s the official website of Camelback Mountain Resort.
Camelback Ski Resort, 301 Resort Dr, Tannersville, PA 18372, USA
Facebook/Promised Land State Park
Promised Land State Park boasts a ton of winter fun - ice skating, snowmobiling, cross country skiing, and snowshoeing. Slip on a pair of snowshoes for a one-of-a-kind winter adventure. Conservation Island and Bruce Lake Natural Area boast the best snowshoeing conditions. Find more information on the official website of Promised Land State Park.
Promised Land State Park, 100 Lower Lake Rd, Greentown, PA 18426, USA
Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide
Join a beloved tradition when you toboggan down a hill on Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide. Enjoy speeds of up to 45 miles an hour and, when you need to warm up, sit in front of a roaring fire, or purchase a hot drink from the snack stand. However, before you head to the darling village of Eagles Mere, make sure the toboggan is running for the season. Learn more on the official website of Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide.
Eagles Mere Toboggan Slide, PO Box 56, Eagles Mere, PA 17731, USA
Facebook/Schenley Park Skating Rink
Lace up your ice skates (or rental skates) at Schenley Park Skating Rink, which offers regular public skating sessions as well as special skates, including a Skate with Santa and a Mascots Skate. Stop by the official website of Schenley Park Skating Rink for more information.
Schenley Park Ice Skating Rink, 10341 Overlook Drive near, Tennis Courts, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA
Facebook/Hawk Mountain Sanctuary Association
Slip on your hiking boots for a scenic hike along one of the trails at Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. The sanctuary offers five blazed trails and three trail loops, all of which close daily at dusk. Trails span between half a mile and nearly six miles. Head over to the official website of Hawk Mountain Sanctuaryfor more information, including trail maps.
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary, 1700 Hawk Mountain Rd, Kempton, PA 19529, USA
Facebook/Wolf Sanctuary of PA
Explore some of the 80 acres that the rescued wolves of Wolf Sanctuary of PA in Lititz call home. The sanctuary offers visitors the unique opportunity to go on a guided public tour. Additional tours, including private tours and professional photography sessions, are available. One of the most popular events is the Full Moon Fundraiser, held on select evenings throughout the year. Nighttime guided tours and roaring bonfires headline this popular event. Plan your visit on the official website of Wolf Sanctuary of PA.
Wolf Sanctuary of PA, 465 Speedwell Forge Rd, Lititz, PA 17543, USA
Facebook/Gobbler’s Knob
Only that lovable groundhog, Punxsutawney Phil, knows how much time you have to finish your winter bucket list. Plan a trip to Gobbler’s Knob, even before Groundhog’s Day, and visit Phil (and his wife Phyllis) in his burrow. He might just let you in on whether we have six more weeks of winter or an early spring. Head over to the official website of Visit Punxsutawney to plan your visit.
Gobbler’s Knob, 2 Ritter Dr, Huntington, WV 25701, USA
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Winter Recreation In Pennsylvania January 24, 2022 Beth Price-Williams What are the best things to do in winter in Pennsylvania? We have so many fun things to do in winter in Pennsylvania that the biggest challenge is deciding where to start. If you’ve never been on a wintertime horse riding adventure through the freshly-fallen snow, make your way to Deer Path Riding Stables in the Poconos. The Lodge at Glendorn offers an enchanting backdrop for a winter getaway and endless opportunities to pamper yourself. Moraine State Park is picture-perfect for a full menu of activities – hiking, cross-county skiing, sledding, ice fishing, ice boating, and snowshoeing. Don’t forget your camera, because you’ll get some gorgeous seasonal shots, too. Can I go on any winter day trips in Pennsylvania? Day trips in Pennsylvania are fun any time of the year, but in the winter they take on a whole new enchanting aura. If you’re a fan of exploring outdoors during the winter, head over to McConnells Mill State Park in Portersville, Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, or Powdermill Nature Reserve in Rector. Koziar’s Christmas Village is a must-visit. Just make sure you bundle up for the scenic stroll through the village of more than a million lights and tons of Christmas cheer. (Bring your camera for photos with Santa.) What are the best spots for tubing in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s a fluffy white paradise for outdoor lovers in the winter. We’ve got it all – sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and snow tubing. If you’re up for a day of snowtubing, you’ll be spoiled for choices in Pennsylvania. Prefer zipping down the mountain at breakneck speeds? Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton boasts the fastest and the longest (1,000 feet!) snow tubing run in Pennsylvania. Did you know there’s also a spot where you can go tubing all year around? Seven Springs Mountain Resort offers snow tubing in the winter and summer tubing during the warmer months.
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Winter Recreation In Pennsylvania
January 24, 2022
Beth Price-Williams
What are the best things to do in winter in Pennsylvania? We have so many fun things to do in winter in Pennsylvania that the biggest challenge is deciding where to start. If you’ve never been on a wintertime horse riding adventure through the freshly-fallen snow, make your way to Deer Path Riding Stables in the Poconos. The Lodge at Glendorn offers an enchanting backdrop for a winter getaway and endless opportunities to pamper yourself. Moraine State Park is picture-perfect for a full menu of activities – hiking, cross-county skiing, sledding, ice fishing, ice boating, and snowshoeing. Don’t forget your camera, because you’ll get some gorgeous seasonal shots, too. Can I go on any winter day trips in Pennsylvania? Day trips in Pennsylvania are fun any time of the year, but in the winter they take on a whole new enchanting aura. If you’re a fan of exploring outdoors during the winter, head over to McConnells Mill State Park in Portersville, Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, or Powdermill Nature Reserve in Rector. Koziar’s Christmas Village is a must-visit. Just make sure you bundle up for the scenic stroll through the village of more than a million lights and tons of Christmas cheer. (Bring your camera for photos with Santa.) What are the best spots for tubing in Pennsylvania? Pennsylvania’s a fluffy white paradise for outdoor lovers in the winter. We’ve got it all – sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and snow tubing. If you’re up for a day of snowtubing, you’ll be spoiled for choices in Pennsylvania. Prefer zipping down the mountain at breakneck speeds? Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton boasts the fastest and the longest (1,000 feet!) snow tubing run in Pennsylvania. Did you know there’s also a spot where you can go tubing all year around? Seven Springs Mountain Resort offers snow tubing in the winter and summer tubing during the warmer months.
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The OIYS Visitor Center
We have so many fun things to do in winter in Pennsylvania that the biggest challenge is deciding where to start. If you’ve never been on a wintertime horse riding adventure through the freshly-fallen snow, make your way to Deer Path Riding Stables in the Poconos. The Lodge at Glendorn offers an enchanting backdrop for a winter getaway and endless opportunities to pamper yourself. Moraine State Park is picture-perfect for a full menu of activities – hiking, cross-county skiing, sledding, ice fishing, ice boating, and snowshoeing. Don’t forget your camera, because you’ll get some gorgeous seasonal shots, too.
Can I go on any winter day trips in Pennsylvania?
Day trips in Pennsylvania are fun any time of the year, but in the winter they take on a whole new enchanting aura. If you’re a fan of exploring outdoors during the winter, head over to McConnells Mill State Park in Portersville, Ohiopyle State Park in Ohiopyle, or Powdermill Nature Reserve in Rector. Koziar’s Christmas Village is a must-visit. Just make sure you bundle up for the scenic stroll through the village of more than a million lights and tons of Christmas cheer. (Bring your camera for photos with Santa.)
What are the best spots for tubing in Pennsylvania?
Pennsylvania’s a fluffy white paradise for outdoor lovers in the winter. We’ve got it all – sledding, skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing, and snow tubing. If you’re up for a day of snowtubing, you’ll be spoiled for choices in Pennsylvania. Prefer zipping down the mountain at breakneck speeds? Blue Mountain Resort in Palmerton boasts the fastest and the longest (1,000 feet!) snow tubing run in Pennsylvania. Did you know there’s also a spot where you can go tubing all year around? Seven Springs Mountain Resort offers snow tubing in the winter and summer tubing during the warmer months.
