Make
sure you wear comfortable sneakers or hiking boots to walk the natural pathways.
Don't forget your camera and/or video camera you will want pictures of the
beautiful scenery. You might also want to consider binoculars.
Note that no food or
drinks (other than water) are permitted on the trails. So plan your lunch
accordingly. There are many locations
including pavilions and groves with open grills to have a picnic.
There is ample free
parking.
Be sure to
investigate the
Pennsylvania Wildlife Museum, located at the entrance of Bushkill Falls, which
features fascinating displays about the area's indigenous wildlife and/or the
Native American Exhibit.
You can also fish Twin Lakes, take a paddle-boat rides, enjoy a round of
miniature golf or have the kids go mining for gems at The Bushkill Falls Mining
Co.
Be sure to stop in
one of the variety of gift shops to get an Adventure Map for the kids. It keeps
them interested in their surroundings because as they pass landmarks on the
trail that are marked on the map they can punch them out on their card. If
you are hungry stop at the Fudge Kitchen, snack bar or Ice Cream Shop.
Rates vary based on
age. Group rates are available so call for details. Click this link
for admission rates:
Bushkill Rates
Hours of operation
vary by season. Bushkill Falls is open to the public, 7 days a week from
9:00 a.m., April through October. During peak summer months the park closes
between 6:00 and 8:00 p.m.
The falls are closed December to March. For more detail on hours click this
link:
Bushkill Hours
