Things to do / Travel Guide
Lake Wallenpaupack
Sitting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains is Lake Wallenpaupack, a man-made lake of 5,700 acres was built in 1927 by the Pennsylvania Power and Light Company (PPL) to help generate hydroelectric power. About 13½ miles long and 60 feet deep, the lake is overseen by the PPL, which maintains boat ramps and slip dock rentals at four recreation areas. Plus, there are many resorts and marinas around the lake that offer boats and waterskiing equipment for rent. For a small launch fee you can bring your own boat. It is a very popular boating and waterskiing lake and you can expect it to be busy from late spring through late autumn, especially during the summer months.
Susquehanna River
Cruise the Susquehanna River on the “Pride of the Susquehanna.” This authentic paddleboat is 65 feet long, weighs 100 tons, and draws only two feet of water, ideal in the shallow river. Short 45-minute cruises leave on the hour, from May-October, from the old ferry landing in Harrisburg. Longer, specialty cruises, such as chocolate or wine tasting, or for lunch or dinner, are also available. Advance booking is mandatory. The short cruise costs around $5 per person, while the specialty cruises run from $15-45 per person. This pleasure boating excursion is a great way to view the Harrisburg skyline and to enjoy the wildlife on the many small islands in the river.
Southeast Pennsylvania
French Creek State Park - Located about one hour west of Philadelphia, the park offers two lakes, Hopewell and Scotts Run, where both power boating and sailing is allowed. The lakes are set amidst the old, quaint, and picturesque farmland of southeast Pennsylvania, and located off Route 345, south of Birdsboro and north of Route 23.
Crossing the Delaware
A one-hour ferry ride across the Delaware River is a perfect way to relax and take in a picturesque view of the Philadelphia skyline. The back and forth journey makes for a refreshing trip in the open air. The ferry leaves every hour on the hour from Penn's Landing, from 10 a.m-6 p.m., and crosses into Camden, New Jersey. On weekends, there's an extra evening ferry. Ferries stop running at the end of September and begin again in the spring. Tickets can be purchased on site or in advance at the Independence Visitors Center, on the corner of Sixth Street and Market Street in Philadelphia.
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