Whitewater Rafting in Lehigh River Gorge     April-October   White Haven, Luzerne County

Warning: If you don't like to have fun, get wet or laugh all day long, don't go on this Day Trip!

Whitewater rafting on the Lehigh River in the Poconos of northeastern Pennsylvania  ... this is rafting just the way you want it, with rafting trips ranging from easy to exhilarating. A visit to Whitewater Challengers means real fun, real rapids, and real adventure!

Awbury Arboetum          Germantown, Philadelphia

Awbury Arboretum is a 55-acre landscape, originally the private estate of the Cope-Haines family, an extended clan of wealthy Quaker shipping merchants.

The historic, Francis Cope House (1862), a gracious Victorian stone mansion, serves as Awbury’s headquarters. Surrounding the house on the east side of Washington Lane lie 33 acres of rolling lawns, mature specimen trees and copses, special gardens, a bird sanctuary, restored ponds, wetlands, meadows being returned to native plants and wildflowers, and woods.

Garden Railway       May 25-September 2, 2013      Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia

I took the girls last year, and they really enjoyed the trains. This year's theme is Around the World in an Afternoon.  Morris Arboretum’s Garden Railway will transport visitors to the far ends of the earth all summer long.

Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tours           May 11-Oct. 13, 2013        Hawley, Wayne County

Wallenpaupack Scenic Boat Tour was started in 1962 by Thomas Gresham. It has been family run and operated since 1962. In 2006, Bridget & Steve Gelderman, took over the family business. Four generations later, the tour boat is still a favorite among travelers to the area. Guests of the tour boat can sit back and relax on one of our patio boats. Enjoy a breath-taking hour-long cruise on beautiful Lake Wallenpaupack as your tour guide describes the area and the history behind this charming lake region.

Catching the Wind Exhibit: Wind Chimes, Whirligigs & Pinwheels   June 7-Sep. 15, 2013    Hershey Gardens, Dauphin County

Get blown away by the 2013 Summer Exhibit at Hershey Gardens--a fun, whimsical combination of art and natural energy. Discover the power of wind--and share your own wind chime, whirligig or wind sculpture, if you would like! Click HERE for details.

Butterfly House   May 24-Sep. 15, 2013, 9 am-5pm   Hershey Gardens, Dauphin County

The Butterfly House at Hershey Gardens is home to more than 300 of these marvelous creatures. Representing nearly 25 North American varieties, the Butterfly House has nectar plants for food and host plants for egg-laying and caterpillar feeding. The entire lifecycle of the butterfly can be viewed within the house.

Geo Caching     Spring Mountain, Montgomery County

GeoCaching is a relatively new sport attracting thousands of players both nationally and internationally. Often described as a "High-tech Treasure Hunt", it utilizes Global Positioning System (GPS) Receivers and the Internet to locate hidden "treasure", known as the "cache". GeoCaching is a fun and challenging experience, and is perfect for groups of all ages and abilities. It combines technology and the great outdoors in a unique activity perfect for your Birthday Party or Special Event.

Crystal Cave            Kutztown, Berks County

How many people do you know have actually been in a real-life cave? REAL cave, not the Disney caves. Here is your chance to be that person!  Crystal Cave Park features an array of crystalline formations including stalactites, stalagmites and pillar formations. A miniature golf course, theater, museum and nature trail are also located on the grounds.   We went, loved it.  NBC 10 Show went, loved it.  What are you waiting for?

Lenape Village Tours      April 7 - October 27, 2013      Churchville, Bucks County

Take a tour of the Lenape Village with one of the Churchville Nature Center educators and experience a 1500’s era working village. Each week there will be a different craft or skill featured. Reservations are requested in advance. Pre-registration is required for groups of 15 or more.

Lost River Caverns     Hellertown, Northampton County

Gilman's Lost River Caverns is Lehigh Valley's natural limestone cave.Come visit the magical land of crystal formations, where the temperature is always 52 degrees!  There are 5 picturesque cavern chambers with an abundance of stalactites, stalagmites, and other crystal formations and