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children and adults114 SR103 South,  Mount Union, PA 17066   Phone: (814) 542-2511   Fax: (814) 542-7437
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LICKING CREEK LONG DISTANCE HIKE: campers of all ages are offered this endurance/exploration hike near Licking Creek and the Tuscarora State Forest.  Campers depart from camp after breakfast and hike to a mid-way point and enjoy a picnic lunch. All said and done each camper will have completed a 10-mile hiking adventure.  Campers must participate in on-camp hikes before attempting the Licking Creek Hike.

 

 

 

CANOE/KAYAK TRIP:  Depart after breakfast.  Canoe the Juniata River from Mapleton Depot to Camp.  Enjoy the sun, fun and lots of water recreation on the Juniata River. The camp provides a packed lunch.  LIFE JACKETS MUST BE WORN!  Campers must pass a swim test and a canoe safety operation test prior to trip date.  Campers are responsible for boat clean up and storage.

 

 

 

OVERNIGHT CAMPING TRIP:  Campers will participate in an outdoor camping adventure.  This adventure includes hiking approximately a ˝ mile complete with camping gear, preparing dinner over an open fire, storytelling, guitar playing, singing, Smores, banana boats and sleeping under the stars!  Camper’s sleep in sleeping bags (Beacon Lodge provided) inside screened A-frame cabins.  This a great experience!  All children are encouraged to participate.

 

 

 

EAST BROAD TOP TRAIN RIDE:  Campers will enjoy a relaxing ride through forests and farms behind one of the original steam locomotives. Campers will depart from the train to enjoy a picnic lunch (provided by Beacon Lodge) at an old-fashioned picnic grove and take a later train back to the station. Founded in 1856, the East Broad Top began as one of many narrow gauge railways carrying lumber, ore, coal, and passengers. Old number 12 and her five sisters puffed and snorted between Mount Union and Woodvale for several decades, but by 1956, the EBT was the last operating narrow gauge steam line east of the Rock Mountains. The railroad was forced to shut down that same year due to slumping coal demand and competition from roadways. The EBT continues to operate tourist trains on weekends from June through October including some special events. Our equipment ranges from passenger cars built in the 1880's to steam locomotives from the 1910's to speeders from the 1920's and later. Please feel free to visit East Broad Top’s website at www.ebtrr.com

 

                                                           


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