5. Ice rinks
A combination of sailing, ice skating and sledding, ice boating is an ideal endeavor for extreme recreation enthusiasts. Ice ships, essentially sailing ships with sled rails, can glide up to 70 miles per hour on icy surfaces. Set sail on the icy waters of the 19th century Pennsylvania State Parksincluding Kind of fluffy fabric, Codorus, Beltzville, Pymatuning, Black Moshannonand Presque Isle (state launch permits required). Those who have never traveled on the ice should consider connecting with it Erie Yacht Cluba great resource for beginners.
6. Ice fishing
With more than 2,500 lakes, Pennsylvania is teeming with great winter ice fishing locations. Hot ice fishing options include Chillisquaque Lake at Montour Conservatory in Danville, where the ice hides schools of yellow perch, northern pike and walleye, and Crooked Creek Lakea hangout for bass, muskie, sunfish and croaker just 30 miles northeast of Pittsburgh.
Lyman Run State Park close Coudersport is known for rewarding anglers with catches of rainbow trout and palomino, while Black Moshannon State Park near Philipsburg has yellow perch, bluegill, northern pike and bass.
7. Ice skating
Whether you're a beginner or an advanced skater, Pennsylvania has divine outdoor skating surfaces on scenic lakes and reservoirs. Cook Forest, Gifford Pinchot, Nockamixonand Presque Isle State parks and Green Lane and Oxford Valley The parks are just a few of PA's many lakes and ponds that offer ice skating fun. Cook Forest State ParkIts lighted pond offers a fire ring, skate rentals and a nearby sledding hill.
For an urban treat, consider it Rothman Orthopedics Ice Rink at Dilworth Park in Philadelphia, which features a heated hut with hot chocolate, coffee and snacks, while Earl E. Schaffer Bethlehem Municipal Ice Rink features an Olympic-sized outdoor ice rink and offers an adaptive skate session for people with special needs. Find more places to skate in PA.
8. Carriage rides
For a relaxing and romantic cruise through the postcard-worthy winter forests of Pennsylvania, book a horse-drawn carriage ride. Gateway Lodge in Cooksburg offers beautiful walks on snow-dusted trails in the heart of the Cook Forest — a perfect way to enjoy a winter stay at this iconic property.
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