Lewisburg, PA 17837 
Lifestyle: Sports & Recreation
The Central Pennsylvania region offers year-round activities for the outdoor enthusiast.
State Parks
Thousands of acres of state parks and gamelands are available for your enjoyment.
The
Raymond B. Winter State Park is located on Rt. 192,
18 miles west of Lewisburg. The park was originally known as
Halfway Dam State park and many locals still refer to it as
"Halfway Dam." The park offers hunting, camping, fishing,
swimming, picnic facilities, cross country skiing trails,
snowmobiling and one modern rental cabin. The Halfway Dam
Environmental Learning Center provides a wildlife viewing area,
"hands-on" activities, and guided hikes to organized groups and
visitors of all ages.
The
Shikellamy State Park Marina is located in an island
between Sunbury and Northumberland, 15 miles south of Lewisburg.
The park has slips for watercraft and enthusiasts can partake in
speed boating, water skiing, and other activities on
Lake Augusta.
Lake Augusta is the confluence of the North and West branches of the Susquehanna River, which has been dammed by an inflatable fabridam below the bridge between Sunbury and Shamokin Dam.
Bald Eagle State Park, located outside of Lock Haven, is home to a unique butterfly trail that attracts over 34 species of butterflies.
Other regional State Parks include Rickett's Glen in lower Luzerne County, and World's End in Sullivan County.
For information on hiking in Pennsylvania, try the Keystone Trails Association.
Montour Preserve
PP&L's
Montour Preserve is located between Turbotville and
Washingtonville and offers numerous outdoor opportunities in or
around the Preserve's centerpiece,
Lake Chillisquaque. One can dig for fossils, hike, bike, walk numerous trails, fish or
canoe. Note: no gasoline or diesel powered craft are permitted on Lake Chillisquaque.
Skiing
Ski one of the many challenging ski slopes in the area.
Ski Sawmill Mountain Resort and
Montage Mountain offer fast-paced winter enjoyment for the
beginner and the advanced skier alike. Compete in the
Keystone State
Winter Games, Pennsylvania's version of the Winter Olympics,
held at Montage Mountain each winter. If you're looking for
world-class skiing and snowboarding, travel a little further
down the road to ski resorts like
Big Boulder and
Camelback nestled in
the heart of the Pocono Mountains. Check out
ski conditions or
resorts in all of Pennsylvania.
Hunting
Discover the Davy Crockett in you while hunting or trapping in the thousands of acres of state gamelands. Central Pennsylvania is home to many species of big and small game, including deer, bear, turkey, woodcock, and grouse. Nearly 200,000 acres of land are available for hunting and trapping in the Bald Eagle State Forest. Large populations of ducks and Canada geese on the Susquehanna River offer excellent waterfowl hunting. Opportunities for fishing, boating and swimming are plentiful on the waterways of Central Pennsylvania. The 444-mile Susquehanna River and its far-reaching tributaries are home to trout, bass, walleye, muskellunge and other game fish. Visit the Pennsylvania Game Commission for answer to all your questions about hunting in Pennsylvania.
Scholastic Sports
Lewisburg School District offers football, boys & girls soccer, golf, field hockey, boys & girls cross country, boys & girls basketball, wrestling, baseball, softball, track & field, and girls & boys tennis.
Mifflinburg School District offers all of the above except tennis and cross country.
Area YMCA's sponsor competitive swimming for boys & girls ages 5-18 during winter months.
Golf
This region is home to several golf courses. In Milton, there's the Turbot Hills Golf Club. In Lewisburg, try Bucknell's challenging par-71. Near Montgomery, the White Deer Golf Club offers two 18-hole courses, both par-72 and between Milton and Danville lies the new Liberty Valley Country Club. For a listing of Pennsylvania golf clubs, try this.
The Little League World Series
The annual Little League World Series takes place in Williamsport each August and showcases the talent of the best amateur ballplayers from around the globe. For a break in the action, stop by the Little League Museum and see for yourself why baseball has captured the hearts of young and old.
Professional Baseball
The Williamsport Crosscutters, Williamsport's own professional baseball team, delights its crowds during the season. You can catch their home games at historic Bowman Field in the west end of Williamsport. Don't forget the peanuts!
Collegiate Sports
If football or basketball is more your style, then the Central Pennsylvania region has plenty of what you're looking for. Catch a collegiate football game at any of the universities located in the area. Bucknell University and Penn State University compete in Division I. Susquehanna, Lycoming and Bloomsburg compete in Division III.
