Ziplining isn’t everyone’s cup of tea, and that’s okay! Maybe you aren’t a huge fan of looking around our Wildlife Center and seeing the python and the rattlesnakes in there. That’s okay, too! If you’re looking for a more calm and relaxing...
Family Enrichment
5 Free Things To Do Near Refreshing Mountain
When staying at a cabin at Refreshing Mountain, you may want to do some off-site activities that are fun, but that do not bite into your vacation budget. Below is a list of 5 outdoor places our staff recommend as free activities and are close to...
Delicious Recipes with Pumpkin
Autumn has arrived and with it has come crisp fall weather, multi-colored leaves, and all things pumpkin! Pumpkins are a beautiful fall decoration, they make zip lining more fun, and they are very nutritious! Pumpkins contain minerals such as...
An Action Plan for Mental Health
The power of Hope cannot be understated. It helps people beat cancer, recover from trauma, and overcome physical injuries. It is the antidote to depression, the foundational ingredient of faith, and the optimism that can bring courage in the face...
7 Beautiful Places for a Fall Getaway in Central PA
Any time of year is the perfect time to experience Central Pennsylvania, but for many, the beautiful fall season is the best time of year for a getaway – the leaves change colors, autumn crops bear their fruit, and the evenings begin to cool off....
How to Enjoy an Overnight Getaway This Spring
Modern vacations offer quite a bit of distraction – too much, it seems these days. If you take a vacation to the beach, you’ll end up on the boardwalk surrounded by the sights and (ew!) smells of a crowded beach; during the day there will be people...
Things To Do With Your Pre-Teen
Parents of preteens often struggle to find common ground with their youngsters. Though you might not have that much in common with your preteen, there are plenty of experiences and activities you can share with one another. These shared experiences...
Creating Memories and Family Bonding Experiences
If you are on the lookout for family bonding opportunities that create lasting memories, look no further than Lancaster’s Refreshing Mountain. It’s the perfect place to spend quality time with your loved ones and experience new and...
Fun and Creative Family Bonding Ideas
If you are the parents of a little one or an adolescent, you are probably looking for some new things to do as a family. The time you spend with your kids makes a massive impact on their development as well as their family pride. This is your...
Activity Ideas For Families With Teens
The teen years can be somewhat tumultuous. Youngsters are going through puberty, being challenged in school, and trying to find a group of friends that they fit in with. Parents can feel a bit powerless during this delicate period if their...