the elderly, autistic/special needs children and those who are
mobility challenged, and are safer than swimming pools and
traditional playgrounds. Visit the website for more information.
Have an Outdoor Adventure
ASBURY WOODS HIKING, MOUNTAIN BIKING,
RUNNING, FISHING AND MORE
Address: Browns Farm, 5774 Sterrettania Road, Millcreek Township
Contact: asburywoods.org, or 814.835.5356
So much to see and do at Asbury Woods! Enjoy a 205‑acre
tract of wetlands, forests, fields, streams and historic properties.
The Nature Center is one of the premier award‑winning
environmental education centers in northwestern Pen nsylvania,
providing school and group programs, public programs, special
events, festivals and summer nature camps. Take advantage of
the many recreational opportunities. Visit the website for more
information.
PRESQUE ISLE BOAT RENTAL AT PRESQUE
ISLE CANOE AND BOAT LIVERY
Address: Thompson Drive, Erie
Contact: presqueisleboatrental.com, or 814.838.3938
Presque Isle Boat Rental has a wide variety of canoes,
kayaks, paddleboats, paddleboards, motorboats, pontoons,
and rowboats for rent. No need to pack and haul all your gear!
ACA‑certified instructors will get you on the water, hassle‑free,
in no time! Showcasing over 600 years of biological succession,
Presque Isle provides habitat for a large range of both flora and
fauna species. You will be amazed at its diversity and beauty as
you enjoy one of the best natural paddling locations around.
Visit the website for more information.
PRESQUE ISLE BOAT TOURS
Address: Perry’s Monument, Erie
Contact: piboattours.com, or 814.836.0201
Adventure on the Great Inland Sea! The 14‑mile, 90‑minute
tours venture into the open waters of Lake Erie. You will view
Presque Isle’s shores, Erie’s skyline, lighthouses, ships, the
beaches, Gull Point Nature Preserve, wildlife and numerous
other sights. Evening tours feature Lake Erie’s fabulous sunsets.
Visit the website for more information.
STRUSCHEN FLATTS PARK FAMILY FISHING
Address: Platz/Elk Valley Road, Fairview Township
Contact: fairviewtownship.com, or 814.474.5077
This quiet and charming fishing spot is the perfect place to
teach your kids to cast a line this summer. Pack your fishing
equipment, bait and license and spend the day enjoying fishing
in this beautiful park consisting of 17 wooded acres carved along
the shores of Elk Creek. Visit the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat
Commission at fishandboat.com/Fish/Pages/default.aspx for
more information on fishing rules and regulations, tips and other
details.
YMCA CAMP SHERWIN FAMILY CAMPING
Address: YMCA Camp Sherwin, 8600 West Lake Road, Lake City
Contact: ymcaerie.org/camp
Relax at your campsite, in the park or by the heated pool.
Enjoy the great outdoors while fishing in the pond, walking
along the beach or hiking in the woods. Enjoy the organized
activities or ceramics and crafts in the office. You’ll discover a
friendly recreational community regardless of the camping style
you choose—tent, RV or cabin. Many types of campsites are
available. Tent sites, water and electric sites and sites with full
hook‑ups are available. Each site includes a picnic table and fire
ring. Visit the website for more information.
Take a Walk Back in Time
ERIE MARITIME MUSEUM/U.S. BRIG NIAGARA TOUR
Address: 150 East Front Street, Erie
Contact: flagshipniagara.org, or 814.452.2744, ext. 208
Discover and interact with history! From the War of 1812
through the present day, Erie Maritime Museum will take
you through time, the people and the events surrounding
Lake Erie. When in homeport, the ship herself is the premier
“exhibit.” Berthed within yards of the museum, the U.S. Brig
Niagara is visible from the museum’s bayside picture window.
Inside, the centerpiece exhibits of the museum range from
a former steam‑powered electricity generating station and
a reconstruction of the mid‑ship section of the Lawrence
to a separate section of the Lawrence replica that has been
blasted with live ammunition from the current Niagara’s own
carronades. Visit the website for more information.
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