Happy Valley, Pennsylvania AdventureMay 7-12, 2023
*Custom dates also available **Spaces are limited due to lodge availability!! |
Experience your next adventure in Happy Valley, Pennsylvania! Many people don’t think of Central Pennsylvania as an outdoor recreation destination but there are an endless paddling and hiking opportunities in the area. FJ Sayers Lake located within the Bald Eagle State Forest is over 1700 acres and the creek that feeds it offers miles of kayaking options. There are countless hiking trails and wildlife viewing options in the region as well.
On this adventure we kayak different sections of Bald Eagle Creek and FJ Sayers Lake, enjoy some short hikes, visit the historic Curtin Village Ironworks and have a half day off to explore on your own. Use your down time to take a walking tour of “Victorian Bellefonte”, go fishing on one of the many local trout streams, take a ride out to the Elk Country Visitors center to look for elk, visit Penn’s Cave or relax at the Inn with a book.
Our lodging while in this area is at The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle. The inn is very difficult to get group reservations at we are lucky to have reserved the rooms that we did. The inn, part of the Pennsylvania state park system and located within the Bald Eagle State Park, was voted the #1 Eco-Lodge in the nation. With only 16 guest rooms overlooking FJ Sayers Lake, on site dining and hiking trails the inn is a perfect to get away and enjoy the outdoors.
On this adventure we kayak different sections of Bald Eagle Creek and FJ Sayers Lake, enjoy some short hikes, visit the historic Curtin Village Ironworks and have a half day off to explore on your own. Use your down time to take a walking tour of “Victorian Bellefonte”, go fishing on one of the many local trout streams, take a ride out to the Elk Country Visitors center to look for elk, visit Penn’s Cave or relax at the Inn with a book.
Our lodging while in this area is at The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle. The inn is very difficult to get group reservations at we are lucky to have reserved the rooms that we did. The inn, part of the Pennsylvania state park system and located within the Bald Eagle State Park, was voted the #1 Eco-Lodge in the nation. With only 16 guest rooms overlooking FJ Sayers Lake, on site dining and hiking trails the inn is a perfect to get away and enjoy the outdoors.
Trip Highlights
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Itinerary
Day 1 – Arrive and get settled into your lodging prior to meeting at 5:30 PM for a trip overview and dinner.
Day 2 – After breakfast we will go for a short hike on the Butterfly Trail before getting geared up to paddle FJ Sayers Lake from Hunters Run East. Hunters Run East is the closest boat launch to the Inn and provides access to the low wind and low traffic Hunter Run Cove and the main body of the lake beyond the cut.
Day 3 – Today we paddle Bald Eagle Creek from Milesburg to the Bullit Run access on FJ Sayers Lake with a stop at Curtin Village Ironworks along the way for your picnic lunch (about 6.4 miles and approximately 4 hours on the water).
Day 4 – In the morning we paddle from Bullit Run where Bald Eagle Creek feeds into FJ Sayers Lake. The area provides the largest no wake zone within the lake, access to wildlife-filled wetlands and is a great option for paddling to the main body of the lake. The afternoon you will have off to explore on your own. Take a walking tour of Victorian Bellefonte, go fishing on one of the many local trout streams, take a ride out to the Elk Country Visitors center to look for elk, visit Penns Cave or relax at the Inn with a book.
Day 5 – Today we paddle a different section of Bald Eagle Creek from Eagleville to the Mill Hall Access (about 7 miles and 4-5 hours on the water).
Day 6 - After another hearty breakfast at the inn, check out will be at 10:00 AM.
*Itinerary is subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
Day 2 – After breakfast we will go for a short hike on the Butterfly Trail before getting geared up to paddle FJ Sayers Lake from Hunters Run East. Hunters Run East is the closest boat launch to the Inn and provides access to the low wind and low traffic Hunter Run Cove and the main body of the lake beyond the cut.
Day 3 – Today we paddle Bald Eagle Creek from Milesburg to the Bullit Run access on FJ Sayers Lake with a stop at Curtin Village Ironworks along the way for your picnic lunch (about 6.4 miles and approximately 4 hours on the water).
Day 4 – In the morning we paddle from Bullit Run where Bald Eagle Creek feeds into FJ Sayers Lake. The area provides the largest no wake zone within the lake, access to wildlife-filled wetlands and is a great option for paddling to the main body of the lake. The afternoon you will have off to explore on your own. Take a walking tour of Victorian Bellefonte, go fishing on one of the many local trout streams, take a ride out to the Elk Country Visitors center to look for elk, visit Penns Cave or relax at the Inn with a book.
Day 5 – Today we paddle a different section of Bald Eagle Creek from Eagleville to the Mill Hall Access (about 7 miles and 4-5 hours on the water).
Day 6 - After another hearty breakfast at the inn, check out will be at 10:00 AM.
*Itinerary is subject to change based on weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
What's Included and Trip Cost
- All lodging at The Nature Inn at Bald Eagle
- All lunches and 4 dinners provided at the inn with one night at a local restaurant. The dinners at the inn are "grill kits", like pulled pork, 1/2 rack ribs, brisket, jerk chicken plank salmon, NY strip steak, spicy chickpea stew (vegan), etc. with sides, that we will cook together and enjoy fireside overlooking the lake.
- Kayaks and all necessary paddling equipment.
- Scott Locorini as your kayak guide.
- Assistance with arranging a State College, PA airport shuttle
- $2595 per person
There is a minimum number of participants required to confirm this tour. Therefore please do not make any travel arrangements (airline flights, train) until you have received confirmation from us that the trip has fully booked. A 50% deposit is due at time of reservation, with payment in full due 30 days prior to the trip’s start date. Email us, call or text (315) 316-1125 with questions.