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A Great Place to Find Ski Resorts Packages

Wednesday, May 25th, 2011

Pennsylvania is noted for its hilly and mountainous terrain which covers most of the state. The resort developers also have recognized this since the state has 25 resorts to choose from when searching for ski resorts packages. Each resort is unique in its own way. All provide season passes. However, each resort has a different idea of what these packages include. In addition to skiing, snowboarding and snowtubing in the winter, they also provide activities such as fishing, grass-skiing, swimming, etc for the summer enthusiasts. Some of them even have full water parks with all kinds of water rides. However, for the purposes of this article, we are going to emphasize the winter packages. In this article, we will talk about three top resorts in Pennsylvania and what each package has to offer.

We will start with a beautiful resort located in south-central PA, Blue Nob. Not only does the resort boast the highest ski peak in the state, their season pass package is one of the best for ski enthusiasts. If you are just visiting and decide you want to purchase a season pass for next year, you can ski for free during the rest of the current season. They also offer great rental packages for both skis and snowboards. If you do not have your own skis, you can purchase a rental package which includes boots and poles at no extra cost. The snowboard rental package includes the boots. As you can see, Blue Nob provides one the the best ski resorts packages in Pennsylvania.

Now, we will take a look at the largest resort in Pennsylvania, Seven Springs. Their season package is also packed with extras such as discount ski lessons, ski as many times as you want to ski during the season, free passes for March guests and a seasonal locker in the lodge. They have great lodging packages as well for both kids and adults. Yes, the ski resorts packages offered at Seven Springs provide fun for all ages.

Hidden Valley is a great resort for beginners. It is located in Hidden Valley, PA and has many novice, or green, trails. This resort is perfect for a family ski trip. There are also moderate ski trails for the adventurous novice who wants to try the next difficulty level or for those skiers that have a little more experience than the novice. Like Seven Springs, Hidden Valley has resorts packages for both skiing and lodging. Ski packages include the season pass, four free Wednesday passes, discount lodging, use of the fitness center, seasonal locker and access to the preferred parking spaces. There are two types of season passes. There is the full pass for the whole season and there is also a cheaper mid-week version. They also sell three different spa packages. As you can see, Hidden Valley has a lot to offer the family.

These are just 3 of the 25 resorts that are located in Pennsylvania. You can see the differences just between these three resorts. The point we are trying to make in this article is that no matter what your needs are, you should be able to find a number of resorts packages in Pennsylvania to fill those needs.

Adventure Travel – Pennsylvania

Wednesday, June 16th, 2010

Pennsylvania is full of life from the cities with people to the mountains with wildlife. If you find a road less traveled sometimes what you will find will amaze you. The area has four distinct seasons so plan your trip in the season with the temperature you most enjoy. Discover the beauty of hardwood forest and the rage of the rivers.

Pennsylvania Grand Canyon was created by nature by a glacier as was its counter part in Arizona. The gorge is breathtakingly beautiful and a
hikers paradise. You can observe eagles swooping through the gorge and hike through hardwood forest. You can hike from rim to rim and the adventure will stick in your memory for life.

If a canoe adventure is your way getting away from it all. The Clarion River above Piney Reservoir is where you will find eagles, otters, osprey and bears. The river is well used in this area and still beautiful and full of life. The water levels here may not be high enough for a canoe trip to the dam during all seasons so be sure and check on the water levels before heading down river.

You can drop your canoe in after Piney Reservoir and the water levels will not be a problem. Due to acidic tributaries running into the river the wild life is not as abundant the area is still beautiful. Looking for a place to check out some wildlife for a few hours? Evansburg State Park offers up scenic hiking trails the woods here have both northern and southern hardwood and abundance of wild life and picnic tables.

Travel the Lincoln Highway through the Allgheny Mountains along the way you will see the sense of humor of the people in the area. Frank Lloyd Wright waterfall house that is an engineering feat, considering the man never went to college. He did study building practices the old fashioned way from apprentice to journeyman. This house is recognized as one of his best and is a must for people who love great architecture.

Follow the highway and you will be able to see the rugged Allgheny Mountains. Along the way you can sip on the grapes of the area and see what the wine tells you. Take a side road and find a side canyon and hike through the area. Spend the night at one of the camping spots.

Hike along the Delaware Canal and you can take a casual hike or trek the entire 40 miles. The area is full of history. Here you can hike or canoe down the 65 miles of the lower Delaware River considered a National treasure. The hardwood forest the wildlife and the four seasons make this area worth taking a close and personal look.