Our 2025 Guide takes the shape of a magazine-style image piece, filled with plenty of stunning photos as well as regional features and highlights showcasing all that our area has to offer. Additionally, you’ll be able to view listings of all of our member businesses and utilize the helpful contact information to begin planning your travels.
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Although every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of content, contact information is provided to allow verification prior to visiting. Columbia-Montour Visitors Bureau (CMVB) makes no representations, guarantees, or warranties as to the availability, accuracy, completeness, currency, or suitability of the information printed in this guide. CMVB is not responsible for misprints or mistakes. Cover Credit: Ron Stiner | Susquehanna River in Bloomsburg ronstiner.carbonmade.com
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Historic Communities Fishing Covered Bridges Hiking Mountain Biking Kayaking Additional Area Activities 5 12 15 19 28 29 34
#explorecolumbiamontour Throughout our book, we have highlighted a variety of hot spots in the region. Look for the Instagram photos to discover the fun that awaits!
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LOCATION Conveniently located near Interstate 80 and State Routes 11, 487, and 42, the Columbia-Montour Counties region is easily accessible from any direction and has a welcome center located in Bloomsburg.
THE COLUMBIA-MONTOUR WELCOME CENTER 121 Papermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 800.847.4810 or 570.784.8279 • itour@cmvb.com Monday – Friday: 8:30am – 4:30pm
ROUTE 11 In Bloomsburg
• Follow Route 11 until it intersects with Route 487 • Follow Route 487 North approximately 2 miles • Turn left onto Papermill Road
ROUTE 487 The Columbia-Montour Welcome Center is located at the intersection of Route 487 and Papermill Road, as it intersects I-80 at Exit 236. • When traveling Route 487 South, take a right at Papermill Road (at the Sunoco Gas Station) • Follow the Visitor Center signs INTERSTATE 80 The Columbia-Montour Welcome Center is located at Exit 236 (Bloomsburg / Lightstreet) off I-80.
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BLOOMSBURG MUNICIPAL AIRPORT 301 Airport Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 570.317.1966 The Bloomsburg Municipal Airport is conveniently located near Interstate 80, U.S. Route 11, and State Route 487.
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MONTOUR PRESERVE - KIOSK Environmental Education Center
374 Preserve Road Danville, PA 17821
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In Columbia County, Bloomsburg is the largest, with a population of just over 14,000. It is also home to Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania — Bloomsburg. A unique feature of Bloomsburg is its designation as the only incorporated
“town” in Pennsylvania, officially made so by the State General Assembly in 1870. All other communities in the state are designated as cities, boroughs, or townships. A section of downtown Bloomsburg is also a National Historic District, which ensures the preservation of its fine residential architecture. To the east, Berwick has a proud industrial history. For a number of years, the borough was the
A destination is only as vibrant as its communities, and Columbia & Montour Counties may be counted as fortunate in that regard. While much of the region is comprised of idyllic river valleys, rolling hills, and rural farmland, as well as parks, forests, and state game lands, the area’s communities are at its heart.
Downtown Danville Photo by Seunghyo Hong
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largest manufacturer of train and subway cars in the eastern United States. In 1904, Berwick’s American Car & Foundry Company produced the world’s first all-steel passenger car. In later years, the plant churned out over 15,000 tanks for World War II. During the war, the borough was the top tank-producer in the nation. In neighboring Montour County, Danville’s history includes a documented role in the westward expansion of America via the growth of the railroad industry. In the 1800s, Danville forged a reputation as an iron-making center, creating, and manufacturing the railroad industry’s first iron T-rail. Today, visitors will enjoy exploring downtown Danville and strolling the length of the community’s historic Mill Street. A walk through the streets of Danville is a study of 19th century architecture: Federal, Second
Empire, Italianate, Colonial, Classic Revival, Victorian, and Queen Anne. Bloomsburg, Berwick, and Danville are all located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, making them picturesque destinations for seasonal travelers. In addition to these three waterfront communities, the counties are also home to many other small boroughs and villages, nestled in the surrounding rural countryside.
Finding and exploring hidden gems like Benton, Catawissa, Elysburg, Millville, and Washingtonville will keep travelers busy. The rich histories of each community in Columbia & Montour Counties provide plenty of reasons to spend an extra day or two in the region. Begin planning your visit today!
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Events Calendar
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KINGS RETURN February 8 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.edu/weiscenter HELOISA FERNANDES QUARTET February 11 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.edu/weiscenter MUTTS GONE NUTS February 14 Haas Center for the Arts 570-389-4409 • commonwealthu.edu HENHOUSE PROWLERS February 14 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.edu/weiscenter
HOLIDAY ARTSPACE MEMBER EXHIBIT & SALE January 2 – 5 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com
BLOOM HENGE & FIRST FRIDAY January 3 Downtown Bloomsburg 570-661-1936 • downtownbloomsburg.com
A STROKE OF LUCK January 6 – February 14 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org
NORTH MOUNTAIN ART LEAGUE MEMBER'S SHOW January 9 – February 15 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com
ONE-ACT PLAY FESTIVAL February 14 – 16 Degenstein Center Theater, Susquehanna University 570-372-4237 • susqu.edu/artsandevents/
EARLY BIRD SPORTS EXPO January 23 – 26 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-784-4949 • earlybirdexpo.net STEPHEN KING'S MISERY January 23 – February 9 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble 570-784-5530 • bte.org ANN KERSTETTER BAND January 29 The Exchange's Listening Room 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org
BLOOMSBURG GUN SHOW February 15 & 16 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-784-4949 • eagleshows.com FOLLOW THE LEADER February 18 – March 21 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org
POETS AND ARTIST 2 February 20 – March 29 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com NATE SMITH February 21 Weis Center for the Performing Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.edu/weiscenter
february
CREATURE FEATURE February 8 Clyde Peeling's Reptiland 570-538-1869 • reptiland.com
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MONTOUR PRESERVE MAPLE SUGARING OPEN HOUSE February 22 Montour Preserve 570-336-2060 • montourrec.com FOUR GREAT GUITARISTS February 26 The Exchange's Listening Room 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.com ESME QUARTET February 28 Weis Center of the Performing Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.com/weiscenter
April
WILDSCAPES April 3 – May 17 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com
THE LITTLE PRINCE April 3 – 27 Bloomsurg Theatre Ensemble 570-784-5530 • bte.org
DUELING PIANOS BENEFITTING DCDC April 4 Pine Barn Inn 570-275-4047 • danvillecdc.org OPENING DAY OF TROUT FISHING April 5 Pennsylvania Waterways fishandboat.com
march
ENSEMBLE MIK NAWOOJ'S HIP-HOP ORCHESTRA EXPERIENCE March 1 Haas Center for the Arts 570-389-4409 • commonwealthu.edu
AARON DIEHL TRIO April 5 K.S. Gross Auditorium 570-389-4409 • commonwealthu.edu 2025 OPENING SEASON April 18 Rohrbach's Farm Market 570-356-2597 • rohrbachsfarm.net
RSG ANTIQUES SHOW March 8 & 9 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-784-4949 • rsgantiques.com CREATURE FEATURE March 8 Clyde Peeling's Reptiland 570-538-1869 • reptiland.com
BIRDS OF PREY DAY AT REPTILAND April 19 Clyde Peeling's Reptiland 570-538-1869 • reptiland.com IMANI WINDS WITH MICHELLE CANN April 22 Degenstein Center Theater, Susquehanna University 570-372-4237 • susqu.edu/artsandevents/
DAKHABRAKHA March 20 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.edu/weiscenter AMERICAN DREAMS March 24 – May 2 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org ANTHONY JAMES LALOTA March 26 The Exchange's Listening Room 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org HOUSTON BALLET II March 28 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.edu/weiscenter
RUTHIE FOSTER April 25 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.edu/weiscenter
THESE SHINING LIVES BY MELANIE MARNICH April 25 – 27 Degenstein Center Theater, Susquehanna University 570-372-4237 • susqu.edu/artsandevents/
RENAISSANCE JAMBOREE April 26 Downtown Bloomsburg 570-661-1936 • downtownbloomsburg.org OPENING WEEKEND AT KNOEBEL'S April 26 & 27
BLOOD RELATIONS BY SHARON POLLOCK March 28 – 30 Degenstein Center Theater, Susquehanna University 570-372-4237 • susqu.edu/artsandevents/
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
NEAVE TRIO March 30 Weis Center for the Preforming Arts 570-577-3727 • bucknell.edu/weiscenter
TOM FLANNERY April 30
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may
AGRICULTURE CAMP June 16 – 20 Rohrbach's Farm Market 570-356-2597 • rohrbachsfarm.net MADE BY FIRE June 16 – July 25 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org DINO DAYS AT REPTILAND June 20 – 22 Clyde Peeling's Reptiland 570-538-1869 • reptiland.com
DANVILLE SPRING FLING May 3 Downtown Danville 570-284-4502 • visitdanvillepa.org
KNOEBELS FIRE, LAW AND EMS DAY May 3
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
TOOLS OF THE TRADE May 5 – June 13 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org MOTHER'S DAY AT KNOEBELS May 11
MILLVILLE FIREMAN’S CARNIVAL June 27 – July 5 Millville Carnival Grounds 570-458-5783
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
july
ARMED FORCES DAY AT KNOEBELS May 17
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
BEYOND THE BLUE - TWO FISH OUT OF THE WATER July 3 – August 16 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com
A NARRATIVE May 22 – June 28 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com 70TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION May 23 & 24 Rohrbach's Farm Market 570-356-2597 • rohrbachsfarm.net
BRIGGS FARM BLUES FESTIVAL July 10 – 12 Briggs Farm 570-379-3342 • briggsfarm.com
SIDEWAYS STORIES FROM WAYSIDE SCHOOL July 10 – 27 Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble 570-784-5530 • bte.org
NEIL TAPP May 28
4-WHEEL JAMBOREE July 11 – 13 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-784-4949 • 4wheeljamboree.com AGRICULTURE CAMP July 14 – 18 Rohrbach's Farm Market 570-356-2597 • rohrbachsfarm.net BENTON RODEO & FRONTIER DAYS July 15 – 20 Benton Rodeo Grounds bentonrodeo.com WORLD WAR II WEEKEND July 18 – 20 Berwick Test Track 570-350-9675 • berwickstuarttank.org PIONEER DAY July 19 Pioneer Tunnel Coal Mine and Steam Train 570-875-3850 • pioneertunnel.com
The Exchange's Listening Room 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org
DEAF DAY AT KNOEBELS May 31 Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
june
AUSTISM AWARENESS DAY AT KNOEBELS June 1
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
SENIOR CITIZENS DAY AT KNOEBELS June 4
Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
FATHER’S DAY AT KNOEBELS June 15
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MONTOUR DELONG COMMUNITY FAIR — TENTATIVE DATES July 21 - 26
ALL HOME DAYS August 30 – September 1 Memorial Park • Elysburg facebook.com/AllHomeDays
Montour DeLong Community Fairgrounds 570-437-2178 • montourdelongfair.com EFFORTS AT IMITATION July 27 - September 6 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • exchangegallery.org
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DANVILLE HERITAGE FESTIVAL September 5 – 7 Throughout Danville 570-284-4502 • visitdanvillepa.org 47TH FALL ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL September 6 Mill Street • Downtown Danville 570-284-4502 • visitdanvillepa.org
August
NATURE IN THE ABSTRACT August 21 – September 27 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com
DOGGY DIVE AT KNOEBELS September 7 Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com PARKS AND RECREATIONS September 8 – October 17 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org TOUCH A TRUCK September 13 Rohrbach's Farm Market 570-356-2597 • rohrbachsfarm.net
WINOS AND DINOS August 9 Cylde Peeling's Reptiland 570-538-1869 • reptiland.com
JOHN JOHN BROWN August 20
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ARTFEST August 24 Market Street • Bloomsburg 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org
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2025 BLOOMSBURG FAIR September 20 – 27 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-784-4949 • bloomsburgfair.com
HOLIDAY SHOW AND SALE Novemeber 13 – January 3 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com
CASH & CARRY XII Novemeber 24 – December 30 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org RUN FOR THE DIAMONDS November 27
october
WHIMSICAL October 2 – November 8 Artspace Gallery 570-784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com
Downtown Berwick runfordiamonds.com
2025 COVERED BRIDGE & ARTS FESTIVAL October 2 – 5 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-784-8279 • itourColumbiaMontour.com
PARADE OF LIGHTS November 28 Downtown Bloomsburg radioloveslocal.com
BERWICK RIVERFEST October 3 – 5 Berwick Test Track 570-752-2723 • berwickborough.org HALLO-FUN WEEKENDS Weekends in October (Fri-Sun) Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com KNOEBEL LUMBER 5K October 4 Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com
JOY THROUGH THE GROVE November 28 – December 31 Knoebel's Amusement Resort 800-487-4386 • knoebels.com December
BERWICK CHRISTMAS BOULEVARD Decemeber 7 – 31 Market Street • Berwick facebook.com/BerwickChristmasBlvd
PUMPKIN FESTIVAL AT OL' COUNTRY BARN October 11 & 12 Ol' Country Barn • Benton 570-925-6295 • olcountrybarn.com SUSQUEHANNA GREENWAY PARTNERSHIP PHOTO CONEST WINNERS SHOW October 20 – Novemeber 21 The Exchange Gallery 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org
BOO!BURG Ocober 24 7th Street • Bloomsburg 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org
BROOKS WILLIAMS October 29
The Exchange's Listening Room 570-317-2596 • ExchangeArts.org November RSG ANTIQUES SHOW Novemeber 8 & 9 Bloomsburg Fairgrounds 570-784-4949 • rsgantiques.com
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The peace and tranquility of a vacation spent stream-side just can’t be beat, especially for angling enthusiasts. Envision casting your line and waiting for that monster fish to strike while you take in the picturesque surroundings. In Columbia & Montour Counties, you’ll find no shortage of fishing hot-spots and scenic surroundings. The north branch of the mighty Susquehanna River, the East Coast’s longest river, flows directly through both counties. For those enjoying its resources, it provides one of the best outlets for outdoor recreation in Pennsylvania. The Susquehanna, and other creeks and lakes in the counties, are home to trout, Smallmouth Bass, Northern Pike, Largemouth Bass, Channel and Bullhead Catfish, Bluegill, Yellow Perch, Walleye, Carp, Pan Fish, Crappie, and Tiger Muskellunge. Fishing Creek runs north-south through Columbia County and is considered to be one of the finest trout streams in Pennsylvania. For those looking to navigate still waters, Lake Chillisquaque, Lake Jean, and Briar Creek Lake are three area lakes where anglers can test their luck. What are you waiting for? Gather your fishing buddies and visit iTourColumbiaMontour.com/fishing to begin planning a relaxing angling adventure! And, stay tuned in 2025 as we are planning to launch a brand new Fishing Passport at some point this year! This passport will encourage participants to go fishing for a variety of different fish species typically native to the area, and "check off" any species they catch by uploading photos to the pass.
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RED DEER AT ROLLING HILLS FARM 63 Pinnacle Drive • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-7482 • reddeeratrollinghillsfarm.com ROHRBACH'S FARM MARKET 240 Southern Drive • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-7654 • rohrbachsfarm.net WILLIAMSPORT CROSSCUTTERS Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field 1700 West 4th Street • Williamsport, PA 17701 (570) 326-3389 • crosscutters.com
BILL'S OLD BIKE BARN 7145 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 759-7030 • Billscustomcycles.com
THE BLOOMSBURG CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, INC. 2 West Seventh Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 389-9206 • the-childrens-museum.org
CLYDE PEELING'S REPTILAND 18628 US Route 15 • Allenwood, PA 17810 (570) 538-1869 • reptiland.com
Fairs, Festivals & Special Events ALL HOME DAYS ASSOCIATION 33 East Center Street • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 898-1631 • facebook.com/AllHomeDays BENTON FRONTIER DAYS & CHAMPIONSHIP RODEO 385 Mendenhall Lane • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6536 • bentonrodeo.com BERWICK BOULEVARD ASSOCIATION 237 West 11th Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 520-4034 • berwickchristmasblvd.com BLOOMSBURG FAIR ASSOCIATION 620 West Third Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-4949 • bloomsburgfair.com THE BLOOMSBURG SINGERS East Brugler Avenue • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 336-3928 • facebook.com/TheBloomsburgSingers BRIGGS FARM BLUES FESTIVAL 88 Old Berwick Highway • Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 379-3342 • briggsfarm.com
COLUMBIA COUNTY COVERED BRIDGE ASSOCIATION 529 Zaner-Rohrsburg Road • Orangeville, PA 17859 facebook.com/ColumbiaCountyCoveredBridgeAssoc
COLUMBIA MONTOUR COUNCIL - B.S.A. 5 Audubon Court • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-2700 • columbiamontourbsa.org COVERED BRIDGES OF COLUMBIA & MONTOUR COUNTIES 121 Papermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-8279 • itourcolumbiamontour.com DAVID & JOAN FOLK'S BUTTERFLY FARM & EVENT CENTER
9 Butterfly Lane • Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 394-7298 • folksbutterflyfarm.com
KNOEBELS AMUSEMENT RESORT 391 Knoebels Boulevard, Route 487 • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 672-2572 • knoebels.com
OUTTA BOUNDZ 2845 Skatetown Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-3580 • outtaboundz.com
COVERED BRIDGE & ARTS FESTIVAL AT THE BLOOMSBURG FAIRGROUNDS 620 West Third Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-8279 • itourcolumbiamontour.com
PIONEER TUNNEL COAL MINE & STEAM TRAIN 19th & Oak Streets • Ashland, PA 17921 (570) 875-3850 • pioneertunnel.com
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DIESEL MOTORSPORTS 10 Dragstrip Road • Catawissa, PA 17820 (816) 810-6287 • dieselmotorsports.us EARLY BIRD SPORTS EXPO West Third Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 437-2460 • earlybirdexpo.net G & M CONCESSIONS 119 Deussen Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 204-8211
GLENDA & SCOTT'S HOMEMADE ICE CREAM 146 Johnson Road • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 204-6282 INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER COLLECTOR'S CLUB CHAPTER 17 47 Chestnut Street • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 971-3232 • ihcc17.org J. A. ATEN BEST ICE TEA & BEST BAR-B-Q SAUCE 168 Nursery Road • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 441-7580 • bestbbqsauceperiod.com MIFFLINVILLE CARNIVAL COMMITTEE East 1st Street • Mifflinville, PA 18631 (570) 204-5200 • facebook.com/groups/361209226154417/about MONTOUR-DELONG COMMUNITY FAIR ASSOCIATION 5848 Broadway Road, Route 254 • Washingtonville, PA 17884 (570) 437-2178 • montourdelongfair.com
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THE MUSIC HALL AT PHILLIPS EMPORIUM 12 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-8027 • musichallatpe.com PENNSYLVANIA OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE ASSOCIATION (PAOHV) PO Box 35 • Galeton, PA 16922 (717) 889-0296 • paohv.org
WARRIOR RUN-FORT FREELAND HERITAGE SOCIETY 246 Warrior Run Boulevard • Turbotville, PA 17777 freelandfarm.org
Museums, Galleries & Theatres
ARTS IN BLOOM OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY - BLOOMSBURG Haas Center for the Arts, Bloomsburg University Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 389-4409 • bloomu.edu/arts-in-bloom
ARTSPACE GALLERY 221 Center Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-0737 • artspacebloomsburg.com BERWICK HISTORICAL SOCIETY 344 Market Street, Rear • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 759-8020 • berwickhistoricalsociety.org
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Hollingshead Covered Bridge Photo by Margie Hunsinger
However, with every passing year, these simple wooden structures have grown to epitomize the peace and beauty of rural life. A covered bridge today is a reminder of the craftsmanship of our ancestors, and of life without all of the hustle and bustle of the modern world. For adults who recall days spent playing or fishing in the streams beneath the bright red spans, these bridges symbolize the nostalgia of childhood. Columbia & Montour Counties have 25 of Pennsylvania’s remaining covered bridges, and are the perfect destination for seeing these American treasures in person. A highlight is seeing the East & West Paden Bridges, known as "The Twin Bridges" for their conjoined spans. The Twins are one of only two sets of such bridges in the country. The oldest covered bridge in the counties, the Wanich Bridge, dates to 1844. Of the 25 bridges, 20 still allow for vehicular traffic. Four of the remaining five have picnic tables on them to allow for a relaxing lunch visit. Each season brings a new view of the bridges, so travelers may elect to see them at any point throughout the year. To help guide your visit, a free printed driving tour map of the bridges can be requested from the Visitors Bureau's website. Visitors to the region in 2025 will also be able to sign up for the Vistitors Bureau's digital Covered Bridge Passport. The Passport awards prizes for check-in milestones and provides a fun, easy and free way to tour these historic treasures
As one of the most iconic sights in the Central Pennsylvania countryside, covered bridges are a reminder of simpler times of days gone by. Pennsylvania has nearly 200 covered bridges still standing – the most in the United States. Covered bridges were created for a variety of reasons, but most related to the longevity of the bridge. Simply put, building a roof over the bridge would lengthen its lifespan by slowing the impact of wear and tear from weather and wood rot.
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THE BERWICK THEATER AND CENTER FOR COMMUNITY ARTS 344 Market Street, Rear • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-9070 • theberwicktheater.org BLOOMSBURG THEATRE ENSEMBLE 226 Center Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-8181 • bte.org COLUMBIA COUNTY HISTORICAL & GENEALOGICAL SOCIETY 50 Main Street • PO Box 360 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-1600 • colcohist-gensoc.org
Wine & Spirits CARDINAL HOLLOW WINERY @ WINDING CREEK SHOPS 4378 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6586 • windingcreekshops.com DEAD MAN WALKING DISTILLERY 204 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 deadmanwalkingdistillery.com FREAS FARM WINERY, MEADERY & CIDERY 130 Twin Church Road • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 759-9463 • freasfarmwinery.com
THE CONSERVATORY OF EXTRAORDINARY DANCE 362 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 316-3743 • conservatoryextrao.wixsite.com/cedance ENGLISH HILL BOOKS & ART GALLERY 227 English Hill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 854-4366 • englishhillbooks.studio THE EXCHANGE 24 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 317-2596 • exchangearts.org HISTORIC ORANGEVILLE TRAIN STATION ASSOCIATION 41 Railroad Street • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 317-7256 • facebook.com/groups/516361597074502 MONTOUR COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11 Bloom Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 271-0830 • montourcountyhistoricalsociety.org
KULPMONT WINERY AT THE OL' COUNTRY BARN 9 South Comstock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6295 • olcountrybarn.com/kulpmont-winery-at-the-barn
MAGIC 5 WINE AND TASTING ROOM 1549 State Route 487 • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 594-1578 • Magic5wine.com NEIGHBOR LADY VINO 214 Tabernacle Road • New Columbia, PA 17856 (570) 441-7390 • neighborladyvino.com PURPLE COW WINERY 281 Welliversville Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 993-4159 • purplecowwinery.com SHADE MOUNTAIN WINERY & VINEYARD 53 North D & H Avenue • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 284-4311 • shademountainwinery.com SUSQUEHANNA HEARTLAND WINE TRAIL 16140 Route 104 • Middleburg, PA 17842 pawinetrail.com THREE DOGS VINO 129 Hidlay Church Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 204-5621 • threedogsvino.com
ROARING CREEK CATAWISSA VALLEY HISTORICAL STUDY GROUP PO Box 161 • Numidia, PA 17858 (570) 912-8513
STUART TANK MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. 309 North Vine Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 350-9675 • berwickstuarttank.org WEIS CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT BUCKNELL UNIVERSITY 1 Dent Drive • Lewisburg, PA 17837 (570) 577-1000 • bucknell.edu/WeisCenter
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to deer, squirrels, opossum, bald eagles, and the occasional black bear. Twenty minutes south of the Preserve, the J. Manley Robbins Trail at the Hess Recreation Area in Danville is the oldest known rail-to-trail in the United States and provides a scenic walk or bike. In the southern part of Columbia County, Weiser State Forest – Roaring Creek Tract offers the area’s largest trail system, including an eight mile shared use trail that is ideal for families out for a casual weekend jaunt. Weiser is also home to four historic miner trails from the 19th century that were restored in the early 2000’s to allow for present-day explorers to “walk in the footsteps” of miners from days past. In total, there are approximately 40 miles of shared use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and cross-country skiing at the Roaring Creek Tract. Further east at the Susquehanna Riverlands near Berwick, hikers and bicyclists can traverse the 12.5 mile Susquehanna Warrior Trail that retraces an old Native American footpath along the mighty Susquehanna River. For the true outdoor
Visitors looking to return to their roots and get out into nature will delight in the multitude of hiking options in Columbia & Montour Counties. Top highlights include: the Montour Preserve, Weiser State Forest, the Susquehanna Riverlands, and Ricketts Glen State Park. At the Montour Preserve, various trails totaling approximately eight miles are open from dawn til dusk. The majority of these trails are great for the visitor looking for a casual walk in a peaceful nature setting. While at the Preserve, guests are apt to see any number of woodland wildlife including but not limited
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adventurer, the trail system at Ricketts Glen State Park offers a rigorous and challenging adventure. In total, 26 miles of trail are available for hiking. The Falls Trail in particular provides some of the most spectacular hiking scenery in the state. The trail stretches approximately 7.2 miles and takes hikers past 21 stunning waterfalls. The trail weaves over and around free-flowing waterfalls and takes travelers through rock-strewn clefts and old growth forest. Ice climbing on the Falls Trail is even permitted with special approval during the winter months! A wide range of family-friendly attractions, craft breweries, wineries, antique shops, good food, and comfy lodging can be found near these great hiking locations. Adding a few trails to a long weekend or week stay will surely lead to fond memories from an adventurous vacation, so begin planning your trip to the area today!
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Food & Dining Banquet & Meeting Facilities
DENNY & PEARLS 69 Ridge Road • Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 336-0434
FOLKS FRESH BATTER DIPPED VEGETABLES 4640 Old Berwick Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815
THE BARN AT FROSTY VALLEY 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4000 • frosty-valley.com THE BARN AT GREENWOOD, LLC 3010 State Route 42 • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 441-1846 • barnatgreenwood.com
JACKIE'S FRENCH FRIES 114 Shaffer Road • Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 336-0934
Restaurants
CRAFT CATERING 55 Williamsburg Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 594-8134 • craftcateringllc.com THE FARM IN BLOOM 1051 Fort McClure Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-6625 • thefarminbloom.com
487 KOLD KUP 2764 State Route 487 • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 683-6026 BIG DAN'S BBQ 240 Southern Drive • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-6156 • bigdansbbq.com BJ'S M STREET TAVERN & OYSTER BAR 494 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-5110 • bjsmstreet.com BRENNAN'S BIG CHILL, LTD 232 Iron Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1988 • facebook.com/brennansbigchill BREWSKIS COFFEE AND BAR 22 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 317-2865 • brewskiscoffeeandbar.com CENTRAL PARK HOTEL 976 Central Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6650 • gatewaytothegamelands.com THE FARMHOUSE AT TURKEY HILL 991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1500 • innatturkeyhill.com FORGE PUB AND EATERY 122 W 11th Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 520-4165 • facebook.com/ForgeBerwick FRAN'S DAIRY BAR 698 North State Street • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 458-6680 THE FULL BULL - TABLE AND MARKET 2001 State Route 254 • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 458-4104 • facebook.com/TheFullBul GOURMET BUFFET 76 Lunger Drive, Suite 250 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1188
RED BRICK CHAPEL 145 Main Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (717) 418-1825 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100070039862891
THE STONE PINE BALLROOM 43 Pine Barn Place • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-2071 • pinebarinn.com Brew Pubs & Breweries ANOMALY CRAFT BREWING 135 West Front Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-3522 • anomalycraftbrewing.com MARLEY'S BREWERY AND GRILLE 1323 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-9600 • marleysbrewery.com OLD FORGE BREWING COMPANY 532 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-8151 • oldforgebrewingcompany.com ROCK GOD BREWING COMPANY 459 Rooney Avenue • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 284-4096 • rockgodbeer.com
TURKEY HILL BREWING COMPANY PUB & GRILLE 991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-8422 • turkeyhillbrewing.com Food Vendors & Caterers
BISSINGER CATERING & CONCESSIONS 721 Mt. Pleasant Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-2301 CRAFT CATERING 55 Williamsburg Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 594-8134 • craftcateringllc.com
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Farmhouse at turkey hill
rock god brewing co.
BJ's m street tavern & oyster bar
THE IRON FORK AT FROSTY VALLEY 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4000 • frosty-valley.com JAMISON CITY HOTEL BAR & RESTAURANT 184 Jamison City Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-5084 • jamisoncityhotel.com
PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY - DANVILLE 346 Meadow Lane • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-1529 • perkinsrestaurants.com
PINE BARN INN 43 Pine Barn Place • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-2071 • pinebarninn.com
LT EVANS EATERY & DRAFTHOUSE 616 Walnut Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-1310 • ltevansrestaurant.com
PROFILE COFFEE AND ROASTERS 185 South Market Street • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 672-9120 • profilecoffeeandroasters.com QUAKER STEAK & LUBE 211 Columbia Mall Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 389-9464 • quakersteak.com STEPH'S SUBS 150 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-5750 • facebook.com/stephssubs
MORRIS FAMILY RESTAURANT - BLOOMSBURG 227 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-2281 MORRIS FAMILY RESTAURANT - LIMERIDGE 6305 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-5651
THE NICKLE PLATE BAR & GRILL 954 State Route 487 • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 672-5277 • nickleplatebarandgrill.com
THAT'S AMORE`PIZZERIA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT 105 West Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1975 • thatsamoreitalianrestaurant.business.site WESTOVER'S COUNTRY GRILL 4438 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-0330 • facebook.com/WestoversCountryGrill WOOD SHELF CAFE 224 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 204-2644 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100083257424318 WOODY'S PLACE DINER AND COFFEE HOUSE 311 Main Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-7154 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063585578112
OLD TOWN ROAST 114 W Main Street • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 441-1325 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089844107325
ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA - DANVILLE 60 Lower Mulberry Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 271-1960 ORIGINAL ITALIAN PIZZA - MILLVILLE 410 S State St • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 458-5280 • originalitalianpizzamillville.com
PERKINS RESTAURANT & BAKERY - BLOOMSBURG 41 Ricky Avenue • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-1140 • perkinsrestaurants.com
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Lodging Apartments
Campgrounds CAMPING AT DEIHL'S, LLC PO Box 366 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 683-5212 • campingatdeihls.com
HERITAGE HEIGHTS APARTMENTS 1538 1st Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-6722 RIVERVIEW POINT APARTMENTS 131 Main Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-7800 Bed & Breakfast and Unique Lodging
INDIAN HEAD CAMPGROUND 340 Reading Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 441-8628 • indianheadcampgroundllc.com KNOEBELS CAMPGROUND 391 Knoebels Boulevard, Route 487 • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 672-9555 • knoebels.com RED ROCK MOUNTAIN CAMPGROUND, LLC 22 State Route 487 • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-5039 • redrockmtncampground.com Hotels & Motels BEST WESTERN DANVILLE INN 125 Old Valley School Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-5750 • bestwestern.com/danvilleinnpa CANDLEWOOD SUITES 9 Bowman's Mill Road • Hazleton, PA 18202 (570) 459-1600 • candlewoodsuites.com/hazletonpa COMFORT SUITES 120 Plaza Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-9100 • choicehotels.com/hotel/pa393
THE COTTAGES AT FROSTY VALLEY RESORT 1301 Bloom Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4000 • frosty-valley.com/cottages THE DOCTOR'S INN BED & BREAKFAST 107 West Market Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-1821 • thedoctorsinn.com
THE ELMDALE INN 503 Market Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 854-4856 • elmdaleinn.com THE INN AT TURKEY HILL 991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1500 • innatturkeyhill.com J AND J RENTALS BERWICK LLC 517 East Front Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 881-5138
DANVILLE RED ROOF INN 31 Red Roof Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-7600 • redroof.com DANVILLE SUPER 8 27 Sheraton Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4640 • super8.com
THE OLD TIOGA INN BED AND BREAKFAST 575 Old Tioga Turnpike • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 864-2887 • theoldtiogainn.com PAPER MILL PINES BED AND BREAKFAST, LLC 12 Daro Road • Shickshinny, PA 18655 (570) 690-6820 • papermillpines.com PUMP HOUSE WEDDINGS AND BED & BREAKFAST 42 Pump House Lane • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-6730 • pumphousebandb.com
FAIRFIELD INN & SUITES 1065 Alliance Park Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 416-2777 • marriott.com/hotels/travel/segbl-fairfield-inn-and- suites-bloomsburg
HAMPTON INN BY HILTON IN BLOOMSBURG 255 Papermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 380-1020 • bloomsburg.hamptoninn.com HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS BLOOMSBURG 14 Mitchell Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-6702 • hiexpress.com/bloomsburgpa
WANDELL INN 240 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 394-7033 • wandellinn.com
THE INN AT TURKEY HILL 991 Central Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1500 • innatturkeyhill.com
WHITE BIRCH INN BED & BREAKFAST 1303 Market Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 759-8251 • thewhitebirchinn.com
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MOTEL 6 6305 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-1776 • motel6.com
PINE BARN INN 43 Pine Barn Place • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-2071 • pinebarninn.com
QUALITY INN BLOOMSBURG 189 Columbia Mall Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-0490 • choicehotels.com/pennsylvania/bloomsburg/ econo-lodge-hotels/pa143 RELAX INN 2711 Columbia Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-1812 • relaxinnbloomsburg.com SUPER 8 MOTEL 450 West Third Street • Mifflinville, PA 18631 (570) 759-6778 • super8.com/mifflinville VISTA LODGE, INC 3726 State Route 487 • Stillwater, PA 17878 (570) 925-2077 • vistalodgebenton.com Vacation & Cabin Rentals
Frosty valley
BON'S RETREAT CABIN 551 Clark Road • Sunbury, PA 17801 (703) 402-7405
CAPT. JIM SHOTWELL'S - DAM COTTAGES 50 Corky Hollow Lane • Shickshinny, PA 18655 (570) 759-9217 • damcottage.com
KNO-RENTALS 1230 Southern Drive • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 495-3164 • kno-rentals.com
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A Picturesque Inn Nestled in the charming Village of Benton Pennsylvania... just a short drive from both Ricketts Glen State Park and Bloomsburg University. Each one of our six guest rooms is uniquely designed and features works by local artists. Our complimentary coffee bar awaits your visit.
Wandell Inn 240 Main Street Benton, PA 17814 570-394-7033 www.wandellinn.com
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Outdoor Recreation
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Golf Courses & Driving Ranges GOOD TIMES GOLF LLC 1138 N Market Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 764-3001 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=61558566506493
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KNOEBELS THREE PONDS GOLF COURSE 954 State Route 487 • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 672-9064 • knoebelsgolf.com Hunting & Fishing BARRY BECK 309 Upper Raven Creek Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-2392 • barryandcathybeck.com
FRIENDS OF CAMP LOUISE SHICKSHINNY PA PO Box 1714 • Shavertown, PA 18708 friendsofcamplouisepa.org MONTOUR AREA RECREATION COMMISSION 374 Preserve Road • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 336-2060 • montourrec.com NANNY'S INDOOR PLAY PLACE 2315A West Front Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 854-8401 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090946612280
FRITZY'S GUN WORKS 530 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 854-5885 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=61556730762622
MAPLE RIDGE SPORTS CENTER 402 Main Street • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 683-4138 • mapleridgesportscenter.com TELUM CONCEPTS, LLC 99 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 337-7166 • telumconcepts.com Recreation BERWICK AREA YMCA 231 West Third Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-5981 • berwicky.org BLOOMSBURG AREA YMCA 30 East 7th Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-0188 • bloomsburgy.com CAMP VICTORY 58 Camp Victory Road • Millville, PA 17846 (570) 458-6530 • campvictory.org DANVILLE AREA COMMUNITY CENTER 1041 Liberty Street, Box 125 • Danville, PA 17820 (570) 275-3001 • danvilleacc.com
NORTHERN COLUMBIA COMMUNITY & CULTURAL CENTER 42 Community Drive • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-0163 • n4cs.org PA TRAPPERS ASSOCIATION DISTRICT #7 449 Greenhouse Lane • Zion Grove, PA 17985 (570) 912-8372
RICKETTS GLEN STATE PARK 695 State Route 487 • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 477-5675 • dcnr.state.pa.us SUSQUEHANNA KIDS Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (856) 220-7773 • susquehannakids.com
WEISER STATE FOREST - ROARING CREEK TRACT 16 Weiser Lane • Aristes, PA 17920 (570) 875-6450 • dcnr.state.pa.us
RV/Marine sales & services
SUSQUEHANNA VALLEY RV SALES & SERVICE 560 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 389-9900 • susqrv.com
FOR THE CAUSE TEEN CENTER 1130 6th Avenue • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 483-8336 • ftcteencenter.org
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Danville, the Susquehanna River, and the surrounding countryside are an added bonus for trail users. Located just down the road from the Stewardship Forest, Hopewell Park was Montour County’s first purpose-built mountain bike trail network Built by mountain bikers for mountain bikers, the Hopewell Park / Danville Borough Farm Trail network is designed to challenge experienced riders while still allowing beginners to enjoy a great day on the trail. Trail creators made use of the natural terrain, but added enough twists and turns to keep visitors coming back for more. In 2025, construction will commence on a new pump track system at Hopewell Park. The new pump track will be a major draw for mountain bikers far and wide. In southern Columbia County, the Weiser State Forest – Roaring Creek Tract boasts 64 miles of shared-use trails and forest roads that are available for mountain biking. For cyclists searching for a relatively flat ride, an 8-mile, shared-use trail runs the length of the valley on the Roaring Creek Tract. This trail offers a leisurely trip through the scenic valley and runs alongside a creek and three reservoirs.
Columbia & Montour Counties are home to some fantastic mountain biking options. In Montour County, Danville leads the way with more than 32 miles of mountain biking trail options, spread between the Geisinger Stewardship Forest, Hopewell Park, and Hess Recreation Area. With 11+ miles of established trails, Geisinger Hospital’s Stewardship Forest trail network is a popular destination for seasoned mountain bikers. Many of the trails are challenging, but rewarding. All are named using various medical terms, including Punctured Lung, Broken Clavicle, Life Flight, and Concussion. Sweeping views of downtown
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When summer rolls around, it’s time to hit the water! Columbia & Montour Counties benefit from the Susquehanna River, which flows through the counties on its way to the Chesapeake Bay. This makes the area a prime kayaking destination. With ample boat launches and several nearby outfitters, it’s quite simple for anyone to enjoy some river time. Wildlife is abundant on the river - don’t be surprised if you take a paddle break and see a bald eagle soaring overhead. In addition to the river, there are several navigable creeks and streams throughout the counties. If you’ve got the proper licenses, you could even try some kayak fishing. Want a more relaxed paddle? Try one of the area lakes, where you won’t have to worry about coordinating a boat shuttle at the end of your paddle. Both Lake Chillisquaque at the Montour Preserve and Lake Jean at Ricketts Glen State Park offer seasonal kayak rentals, perfect for families looking for an easy option to get right on the water. Don’t have your own kayaks? Coordinate with one of the area’s outfitters to get set up with rental boats and assistance with launching. Never kayaked before? Be sure to read up on kayaking safety tips and procedures to make sure you have a safe journey: itourcolumbiamontour.com/timetokayak. When you’re ready to get paddling, be sure to request a free copy of the Susquehanna River Paddling Guide, which features various river itineraries. Find it at iTourColumbiaMontour. com under the “Request a Brochure” tab.
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Agritourism / Agricultural Services ANDES NURSERY. 1089 Numdia Drive • Catawissa, PA 17850 (570) 991-0430 • facebook.com/andesnurser
Shopping
BRIAR CREEK FARMS, INC. 1017 East 7th Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-0507 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064185001818 EDITH'S CATERING & MARKET 996 Old Berwick Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 204-0158 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=61555856545514
FERRY STREET GROWERS' MARKET 330 Ferry Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 284-4502 • ferrystreetgrowersmarket.com FORKS FARM MARKET 299 Covered Bridge Road • Orangeville, PA 17859 (570) 683-5820 • forksfarmmarket.com GRACIE'S LAVENDER FARM 119 Independent Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 285-5565 • gracieslavenderfarm.com GREEN'S FRUIT FARM 574 Sleepy Hollow Road • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 485-3086 • facebook.com/greensfruitfarm
KOHL'S STONY HILL TREE FARM & CHRISTMAS SHOPPE 3319 Mexico Road • Milton, PA 17847 (570) 204-2995 • kohlsstonyhill.com
@speedypickup
MAINVILLE FARM MARKET 797 Mainville Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-4206 • facebook.com/mainvillefarmmarket OHF ORCHARDS LLC 73 Orchard Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 239-1474 • facebook.com/ohforchards PONDUCE FARMS 270 White Church Road • Elysburg, PA 17824 (570) 799-5888 • ponducefarms.com RETHERFORD'S FARM MARKET 4095 Maple Grove Road, Route 487 • Benton, PA 17814 (717) 756-2287 • facebook.com/RetherfordsFarmMarket STONEHOUSE BERRY PATCH 297 Orchard Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 336-3952 • facebook.com/stonehouseberry
STONEY ACRES 628 Green Acres Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6826 • stoneyacresonline.com SUSQUEHANNA TREE CARE 521 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-8454 • susquehannatreecare.com
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Antique Shops
BENTON ANTIQUES ETC. 230 & 235 Main Street • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-2384 • facebook.com/BentonPA
EUROPEAN ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES 745 Miff-Main Road • Nescopeck, PA 18635 (570) 441-3211 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063552191659
LAVENDER AND OLD LACE 1111 Lightstreet Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-8325 OL' COUNTRY BARN 9 South Comstock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6295 • olcountrybarn.com
OLDE FARMHOUSE ANTIQUE COUNTRY STORE 188 Peppermill Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 764-1485 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063614199000
THE POINT BARN PANTRY 3169 Point Township Drive • Northumberland, PA 17857 (570) 271-1710 • thepointbarn.com RISING SUN ANTIQUES 216 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-1776 • facebook.com/risingsunantiques Entertainment
@ohf_orchards
IT'S ABOUT 2 GO DOWN ENTERTAINMENT, LLC 1329 Pine Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 452-1301 • itsabout2godown.com JOY AND SMILES GIFT 315 Ridge Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 764-0109 • facebook.com/profile.php?id=100095588105356 Florist, Garden Centers, Landscaping & Greenhouses BERWICK FLORAL & BLOOMSBURG FLORAL 201 West Second Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 752-2714 • woodinplace.com BLOSSOMS IN BLOOM BY MEGAN, LLC 421 Central Road, Suite 3 • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 317-2753 • blossomsinbloom.com SCOTT'S FLORAL, GIFT, AND GREENHOUSE 347 Northumberland Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-4610 • scottsfloral.com
UNGER'S LAWN CARE 3391 Shaffer Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-4542
WINDING CREEK FLORIST 4378 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6586 • facebook.com/windingcreekshops
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INCREDIBLE POPCORN 1009 Old Berwick Road • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 762-7805 • incrediblepopcorn.com NAME BRAND LIQUIDATIONS 7595 Columbia Boulevard • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 520-4199 • namebrandliquidations.com
Shopping & Specialty Shops BASON COFFEE ROASTING 453 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 764-2740 • basoncoffee.com BEITER'S DEPARTMENT STORE 491 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-0273 • beitersdepartmentstore.com BIG TOP TEAMS, LLC 146 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-6025 • wagnerstrophies.com CATAWISSA BOTTLING COMPANY 450 Fisher Avenue • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 356-2301 • catawissabottling.com DOWNTOWN BLOOMSBURG INC. 160 West 6th Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-2522 • downtownbloomsburg.org EAGLES MERE HISTORIC VILLAGE Eagles Mere Avenue, Route 42 • Eagles Mere, PA 17731 (570) 525-3792 • visithistoriceaglesmere.com THE ENGLISH GARDEN 497 South Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-2252 • the-english-garden.com EXCLUSIVELY YOU BRIDAL 53 West Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-6652 • exyoubridal.com FLICK BROS. ELECTRIC, INC. 2923 Maple Lane • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-3444 • flickbrothers.com FOREST & FIELD ~ KITCHEN AND BATH HOME DESIGN SHOWROOM 1072 Alliance Park Drive • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 450-0681 • forest-and-field.com H & P EMBROIDERY 4378 Red Rock Road • Benton, PA 17814 (570) 925-6586 • hpcustomembroidery.com
THE OUTPOST ON MARKET STREET 601 Market Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 441-0923 • facebook.com/TheOutpostonMarketStreet
PHILLIPS EMPORIUM AND THE TEENY TINY BOOKSHOP 12 East Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-8027 • phillipsemporium.com
SHAFFERS CAKE AND CANDY SUPPLY 145 Main Street • Berwick, PA 18603 (570) 759-9372 • facebook.com/shafferscakeandcandysupplies SHARON'S CRYSTALS 212 East Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 380-2222 • facebook.com/TheAngelAwarenessCenter TIMELESS DESIGNS 400 East Main Street • Catawissa, PA 17820 (570) 336-5578 • facebook.com/countryshedcreations TIMEWORN TREASURES 1929 Montour Boulevard, Route 11 • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 275-9474 • timeworntreasuresdanville.com
TOWNE CAMERA 152 West Main Street • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 784-3410 • townecamera.com
TROOP 47 TRADING CO. 320 Mill Street • Danville, PA 17821 (570) 336-3254 • Troop47.com
WILD FOR SALMON 521 Montour Boulevard • Bloomsburg, PA 17815 (570) 387-0550 • wildforsalmon.com
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