Category: Great Outdoors

Birds of the Battlefield

The cannons have been mostly silent for the past 160-plus years – with the exception of Gettysburg National Military Park’s Living History demonstrations every season – but that doesn’t mean the fields and forests of the battlefield stay silent. Guests who venture into the park, regardless of the season, have the opportunity to experience the battlefield in an entirely new way: with the eyes and ears of a birder.

With its varied terrain of open fields, productive orchards, rocky hillsides, and canopied forests, Gettysburg National Military Park finds itself home to a multitude of birds, bugs, critters, and wildflowers … all ... Read This Story

Top Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this August

If you think summer is winding down, think again! Gettysburg is just getting warmed up, and there are plenty of summertime adventures that await in America’s favorite historic town.

Before the kids go back to school, before you venture up into the attic for your fall flannel, before you take a sip of that pumpkin spice latte, take one last summer getaway before it’s too late!

Here are just a few of the many reasons that make August a great time to visit Gettysburg, Pennsylvania:

The Annual Music Muster kicks off the month on August 2-3. Gettysburg National Military ... Read This Story

Adventure to Gettysburg’s Nearby State Parks

Minutes from historic Gettysburg, thousands of acres of state park and forest land are waiting to be explored. Six state parks and Michaux State Forest are located less than 40 minutes from the Civil War town. Whether you go hiking under a canopy of leaves, paddling on a serene lake, or chasing waterfalls in the woods, you’re sure to find adventure in the great outdoors near Gettysburg.

Just a short drive from Downtown Gettysburg, travelers will find a park steeped in Civil War history. Caledonia State Park was the site of abolitionist Thaddeus Steven’s ironworks. During the ... Read This Story

Top Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this July

If there is one month linked to Gettysburg, it’s definitely July. More than 160 years ago, it was July when tens of thousands of soldiers showed up at Gettysburg’s doorstep to wage the biggest battle on the continent. And now, it’s July when tens of thousands of visitors arrive to commemorate that epic moment in America’s history.

But July is also about summer vacations, when families pack up the car and hit the road to see some of the country’s most scenic landscapes and indulge in a little vacation fun.

Here are just a few of ... Read This Story

Camping in Gettysburg and Adams County, PA

For many travelers, a visit to Gettysburg is an opportunity to get up-close and personal with the great outdoors – the smell of crackling fires, sights of glowing lightning bugs, sounds of birds chirping in the morning and the sweet taste of s’mores before heading off to bed.

Campgrounds in Gettysburg give travelers a place to unwind after touring the battlefield, a place to refresh and cool off with cold treats and swimming pools or take in the beautiful countryside that surrounds the historic town.

Whether you prefer tent camping or staying in the comfort of a cabin, Gettysburg’s ... Read This Story

Top Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this June

Summer has unofficially arrived in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, and June ushers in this popular time of year with an amazing assortment of events, attractions and other great reasons to pack up the family, or grab your friends for a great Gettysburg getaway!

June brings cool mornings for coffee on the porch and battlefield tours, and warm evenings for ice cream and ghost tours. Here are just few reasons to plan a June trip to America’s favorite historic town!

Do it for dear old dad! Father’s Day is June 16, and there’s a good chance Dad would appreciate spending ... Read This Story

Top Reasons to Visit Gettysburg this May

Ah, May. We’ve been waiting for you! You bring us the sun, warm temperatures, colorful flowers, and that perfect taste of summer … without the humidity.

But why enjoy the month of May at home when you can take your first getaway of the year, especially to America’s favorite historic destination? Gettysburg, after all, is more fun than mulching, spring cleaning, and changing out your winter wardrobe.

May is a popular time to visit Gettysburg and its countryside for good reason … actually eight good reasons:

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Battlefield Vantage Points

The Gettysburg Battlefield spans nearly 6,000 acres. From monuments and wayside markers to distinctive boulders and undulating ridges, there is a lot to see and learn while exploring the battlefield.

Countless locations on the battlefield provide vantage points that not only offer valuable insight into the military positions of both the Union and Confederate armies, but also showcase incredible vistas of this historic and hallowed land.

Join us as we discover some of the best vantage points on the Gettysburg Battlefield.

Outdoors for All Seasons

It’s always the perfect time of year to explore Gettysburg

Gettysburg is best known for its historic Civil War battle, ... Read This Story

A Girls Weekend Away

In this chaotic, crazy world, sometimes a getaway with your closest girlfriends is just what the doctor ordered. With unique ... Read This Story

Places for Leaf Peepin’ in Adams County

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10 Experiences To Have This Summer In Gettysburg

Gettysburg, Pennsylvania is best known for its Civil War history, but the town and surrounding ... Read This Story

11 Experiences To Have This Spring In Gettysburg

Spring is officially here, and we couldn’t be more excited about it being one of ... Read This Story

Road Cycling in Adams County

If you are into road cycling and haven’t been to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania to ride – here is your ... Read This Story

Pick-Your-Own Paradise

Adams County, Pennsylvania is the fruit belt, technically we are part of it, but once you have made a trip here ... Read This Story

Seven Great Gettysburg Battlefield Hikes & Walks

There is an abundance of ways to tour Gettysburg National Military Park. Each place takes visitors ... Read This Story

Don’t Miss these 10 Sunset Views in Gettysburg

Anyone who has been to Gettysburg, Pennsylvania will tell you that the sunsets here are ... Read This Story

Top 10 Places for Springtime Blossoms in Adams County

There is something to love about every season in Adams County, Pa., but when ... Read This Story

Top 10 Things to be Excited for in Gettysburg this Fall

There is something about autumn that awakens the senses! We gaze upon ... Read This Story