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....
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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 exciting...
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...
Outdoor Family Activities At Refreshing Mountain
South Central Pennsylvania offers a wide variety of family activities, especially in and around the Lancaster area. Few local attractions offer the adventure and variety of outdoor activities that are available at Refreshing Mountain. Here are just...
Conversation Starters For Families
Family time is so important these days. It seems hard to come by though. With all of the technology readily available, your children might find themselves off in their own world, playing games on a tablet, texting friends or sitting in front of a...
How To Engage With Your Teen Or Tween
Every generation of parents struggle to connect with teens and "tweens". This is a time when children they start drifting away from family activities to spend more time with their friends. They want to experiment with the limits of their newfound...
Ideas For A Fall Family Getaway
Fall is an ideal time for quick family vacations. The weather is crisp and cool, the foliage is beautiful, and the crowds have disappeared. Located just 40 minutes away from both Lancaster and Hershey, PA is our very own Refreshing Mountain, an...