OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
AT THE BLACKWELL
North central Pennsylvania offers a variety
of activities which are unique to the season
that you visit The Blackwell.SPRINGTIME -- Of all of the seasons, springtime at The Blackwell affords our guests the most options. Beginning in mid to late March, white water rafting, kayaking and canoeing can be found on the Pine Creek.
LINK TO RAFTING EXCURSIONS
The middle of April brings trout season to the Pine Creek Valley.
LINK TO FISHING PINE CREEK
Around mid to late May, cyclists begin riding the Pine Creek Rails to Trails 3% grade bike path through the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon. More adventuresome mountain bikers dare the mountain roads available from spring through the fall.
LINK TO CYCLING THE RAILS TO TRAILS
Late May to early June brings out the backpackers and campers to the region.
LINK TO BACKPACKING IN THE CANYON
Notwithstanding the usual hunting seasons of north central Pennsylvania, Tioga County hosts some unique hunting events. The month of March hosts the annual Coyote hunting event; the month of May kicks off the spring gobbler season; and, the end of spring is visited
by the Morris Rattlesnake Hunt.LINK TO HUNTING SEASON
SUMMERTIME -- Mid-June brings the annual mountain laurel festival to Wellsboro, Pennsylvania (located about 17 miles North of The Blackwell). Small town parades and festival activities make this event an enjoyable family affair. Mountain roads and hiking trails make the spectacular beauty of the mountain laurel in bloom accessible via foot, bicycle and automobile.
Throughout the summer months, several music festivals are held in Wellsboro, Stoney Fork and Ski Sawmill. The music ranges from Bluegrass to Country to Blues to Rock 'n Roll.
FALL -- Labor Day marks the end of summer, but the beginning of the favorite season of many in the Canyon -- Fall Foliage! Leaf watchers drive for miles just to witness the panoramic view of the crisp autumnal colors. This is one of the busiest times in the Canyon. To celebrate this event, The Blackwell hosts a German Dining Experience known as Oktoberfest. Reservations are strongly recommended.
WINTER -- In January and February, when the Pine Creek Valley is blanketed in snow, north central Pennsylvania and the State Forest lands become host to the snowmobiler, cross-country skier and the downhill skier.
LINK TO SNOWMOBILING / SKIING IN THE CANYON
For More information about surrounding activities,
visit the Wellsboro Chamber of Commerce at www.wellsboropa.com
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