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Memorial Day Activities in Lancaster, PA

People enjoying the outdoors while doing the Refreshing Mountain Zipline Challenge Adventure Tour

Memorial Day is coming up, and if you’re in Lancaster, PA, you won’t want to miss out on the variety of Memorial Day activities available.  Refreshing Mountain offers a range of packages and experiences for you and your family to enjoy, including exciting outdoor adventures and other fun-filled activities. We built our activities to allow…

7 Fun Family Weekend Getaways in PA

family getaways and activites

Pennsylvania has abundant activities and lodging throughout the Commonwealth designed for family weekend getaways. From scenic ziplining to wildlife exploration, Pennsylvania provides the backdrop to some of the most beautiful locations where you and your family can relax and recharge in one weekend. Get away from the screens, reconnect as a family, and create some…

Ultimate Guide to Escape Rooms: Mapping Out Your Escape Room Visit in Lancaster, PA

Planning your escape room visit

So, you’ve decided that it’s time to visit an escape room in Lancaster, PA. Your team may include friends and family, a youth group, or a work team. No matter the reason, the goal of an escape room is to solve puzzles and escape the room within a time limit, usually 60 minutes. Is your…

The Best Christmas Gifts to Buy for the Adventurous People in Your Life

Christmas Lights at Refreshing Mountain

It’s that time of year again! Buying Christmas gifts is a great way to express your friendship and love for one another, but sometimes it can be difficult to choose the right gifts, especially for those who love a good adventure in the great outdoors. From Zipline Packages to GoPros and more, there are many…

New Immersive Experiences to Try this Christmastime in Lancaster, PA

Looking for a new way to experience Christmas this year, or trying to find an annual Christmas tradition to start with your friends and family? Here are 5 great options for a new, exciting way to celebrate Christmas! Musicals At this time of year? Absolutely! There are many different musicals happening this time of year,…

How to Keep Your Group from Losing Focus in an Escape Room

Maintaining Focus in an escape room for groups of any size can be challenging. What happens to groups when they get stuck solving a puzzle in an escape room? They problem-solve, use critical thinking, and talk with each other! An escape room requires that your team—whether it’s a youth group or a work team-building activity,…

Top 10 Fun Things to Do This Winter in Lancaster, PA

Lancaster County in the wintertime includes activities that draw you outside for the afternoon while allowing you to relax by the fire in the evenings. Get into the holiday spirit with all the exciting events that Lancaster County, PA, provides. There are tons of fun winter activities for kids and adults alike. This list of…

Best Restaurants Close to Refreshing Mountain

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You hungry? Try out some of these places for great, quality food! Refreshing Mountain’s Dining Hall If you’re staying in one of our cabins, stop by the office to see if you can grab a ticket for the dining hall. We serve breakfast, lunch and dinner for our retreats, so if your stay coincides with…