Rainy day things to do in the region On rainy days at Raystown Lake, visitors can still have buckets of fun with dry, lake-alternative activities that offer long-lasting memories and well-nourished bellies during downpours. In fact, as singer and songwriter Luke Bryan points out, “Rain is a Good…
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Raystown Lake Region Overlooks At 32 miles long with 118 miles of unspoiled shoreline, Raystown Lake makes the perfect vacation destination for the entire family. Breathtaking overlook points are located up and down the entire lake, so no matter where you find yourself in the region, chances are…
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Survival tips and tools to help you master your next outdoor adventure I can still hear it now … the sounds of my family preparing for our annual camping trip. There’s the silky rustle of fabric as I excitedly shove my sleeping bag into its sac … the click-clack of tent poles as my mom looks over…
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A guide to golf in the Raystown Lake Region To be honest, I am not a golfer. I have joked when on a golf course that, “If there isn’t a clown or windmill in the way, I have no idea how to putt.” One thing I know, though, is that in the last two years, a lot of people have discovered or rediscovered…
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In honor of National Trails Day, we are celebrating great views in the Raystown Lake Region that you can’t access from a car – you have to get to them by hiking or biking on a trail. Mid-State Trail (MST) The Mid-State Trail passes through the Raystown Lake Region along the Tussey Mountain Ridge and…
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Vibrant and exciting signs of spring are popping up across the 118 miles of Raystown Lake shoreline every day. Here at the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau (also known as the Raystown Lake Visitor Center), we're looking forward to another busy season of teaching visitors how to make the very best…
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Tips, tools for Raystown anglers Headed to Raystown Lake to try your luck at catching the big one? At 28-miles long, with 118 miles of shoreline, Raystown offers many fish species including stripers, muskies, lake trout, large and small-mouth bass, channel cats, walleyes, brown trout, white and…
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Terrace Mountain Alpacas and Brookmere Winery & Vineyard Inn When most people think of farms, images of corn fields or pastures of dairy cows come to mind, and you can certainly find those types of farms in the Raystown Lake Region. However, some agriculture that might not be top-of-mind, ought to…
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Enjoy open air, thrills and fare this fall in the Raystown Lake Region Although you may not be in the stands this fall, you can still experience a one-of-a-kind Tailgate in the Raystown Lake Region. Witness spectacular fall foliage while making memories to last a lifetime. Are you ready for some…
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The ultimate all-natural snack.. Recipe for Popcorn Chicken of the Woods Are you tantalized by the concept of edible wild mushrooms? I am! Finding edible wild mushrooms appeals to me as a combination of nature appreciation, treasure hunting and practical foraging. It’s easy to find certain species…
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