Berks & Beyond Blog

Spring is in the air!

Time to get outside, enjoy the fresh air and have some fun.  Here are three great ways to celebrate the season in Pennsylvania’s midstate region:

It’s Springtime in the Park at Hersheypark

April 22 – 24, 2011

Enjoy Springtime In The Park this weekend! Put the chill of winter behind you and preview the coming summer fun with dozens of rides, live entertainment, strolling Hershey’s Product Characters, and more.  Visit with the Easter Bunny at Hershey’s Chocolate World on 4/22.

For more information, visit the Hersheypark website or call or call 1-800-HERSHEY (437-7439).

Spring Egg Hunt in Reservoir Park

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Grab your baskets and head over to Harrisburg’s Reservoir Park this Saturday for some family fun (weather permitting).  Registration is required for this event and will take place at the park pavilion, located behind the playground.  Here’s the scoop:

REGISTRATION TIME: 9:00 AM – 10:45 AM
HUNT TIME: 11:00 AM

LOCATION: Reservoir Park, 100 Concert Drive, Harrisburg

Pennsylvania State Police Benefit Bicycle Ride

Saturday, April 30, 2011

The Harrisburg Bicycle Club and The Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational and Memorial Center – HEMC are pleased to present the 7th Annual State Police Benefit Bicycle Ride.  Over the past 6 years many thousands of riders have enjoyed this event while helping to raise money to benefit the Pennsylvania State Police Historical, Educational & Memorial Center (PSP-HEMC) AND various local bicycle/run/walk projects such the Capital Area Greenbelt Association, Jonathan Eshenour Foundation, Lebanon Valley Rails to Trails, and the Cumberland Valley Rails to Trails Council.

REGISTRATION FEE: $25

Complete ride details and registration information (including online registration) are available on the PSP Benefit Ride Website.

Looking for something fun to do, but need a little inspiration?

Every once in a while, we all need a break from our routines.  But sometimes we just don’t have the time or means for a week’s vacation on the French Riviera.  Luckily, we live in a beautiful part of the country – a great, affordable getaway is just a one-tank trip away!

Here are a few helpful links to get your plans in gear:

Trails.com – Your Guide to the Outdoors:  great resource for day trips throughout the state.

PAHomePage.com:  links to PA parks, entertainment, vineyards, sanctuaries and more.

BnBFinder.com:  comprehensive, easy-to-use search engine which allows you to search for bed & breakfasts by region, price and more.

There are so many opportunities for fun and recreation throughout central and southern Pennsylvania.  We at Berks & Beyond encourage you to go out and enjoy our beautiful state – at a beautiful time of year.