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Expertly guided private groups or solo adventures in Rock Climbing, Kayaking, Fishing, and more.
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05/03/2024

Meet our newest adventure guide “Teal”! Named after the 🦆, she is a Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever and a very good girl. She is always up for an adventure or putting in a few hours at the office.

Would you want her on your next trip?

04/09/2024

Yesterday, our first (out of two) groups left to hike in the deeps of PA. For the next few days, they will backpack their way through 48.7 miles of inhabited parts along with our two expert guides, Cody, who ran the trip last year and Julie, an extraordinarily accomplished hiker with Appalachian Trail hiking creds. Over the 5 days, they’ll hike high elevation and sleep overnight in both clearings and forests and discover the connection nature provides, while learning leadership, navigation, emergency medicine, water filtration, meal prep, and wilderness first aid. Without any cell service, we will be tracking and communicating with them using a Garmin satellite device. What was a cool thing they witnessed so far? Today they saw cougar tracks! Have questions for the crew? Ask below in the comments!

03/28/2024

Florence Merrimack Bailey. An idol in our nature loving world. One of the first nationally recognized female ornithologists of her time. She dedicated her life to educating about birds - their protection, vitality and more. Her unwavering love of nature inspires us to continue learning and seeing all that it has to offer. Shes written several books and penned articles on encoring folks to study natural sciences and activism to not only birds, but Mother Nature as whole.

Photo from Smithsonian

03/19/2024

Our woods and trails belong to the Earth, not us. Yesterday was World Recycling Day, let’s be sure to leave no trace of our presence and we walk in line with nature.
PS: who else is excited for our woods to look like this?!

02/29/2024

An extra day of February = an extra day of BHM. Did you know every U.S. president has designated February black history month since 1976. At Adventure Explorations, we love the outdoors and those who celebrate nature in all it’s glory. Read below to find out why we’re inspired.
1: Dr. John Francis. In 1971, Dr. Francis witnessed an oil spill in the San Francisco Bay and made it his mission to walk everywhere instead of motorized vehicles. After a few months, he took a vow of silence that would last 17 years. He spent 22 years traveling either by foot or boat. He founded the environmental nonprofit, Planetwalk. He is known as the Planetwalker and continues to teach about environment related subjects.
2: Akuna Robinson. The triple crown of the hiking world, according to The LA Times. Robinson completed the three most challenging U.S. trails: the Pacific Crest Trail (PCT), the Appalachian Trail (AT) and the Continental Divide Trail (CDT). Robinson is a huge advocator for mental health as he has openly discussed being a survivor of depression and anxiety who has connected with nature. He won the 2022 George Mallory Award for outdoor explorers.
3: Robert Taylor. He was the first African American to hike through both the AT & Pacific Crest trails, which happened in the late 90s. Taylor has been open about his struggles while hiking and even before. Throughout it all, he stepped out of his comfort zone to break barriers and set records.
4: Soloman Brown. He was the first African American employee of the Smithsonian and worked there for 54 years. He provided illustrated maps and species and educated himself on natural history.

https://www.outdoors.org/resources/amc-outdoors/history/5-black-heroes-of-conservation-and-outdoor-recreation/

https://www.latimes.com/travel/newsletter/2023-02-23/hiking-mental-health-akuna-robinson-first-black-man-triple-crown-the-wild

https://appalachiantrailhistory.org/exhibits/show/african-americans-on-the-appal/robert-taylor

https://siarchives.si.edu/history/featured-topics/stories/solomon-brown-first-african-american-employee-smithsonian-institution

02/10/2024

Happy Lunar New Year. It’s the year of the dragon 🐉
The exact date of the new year differs per year as it’s based on the cycle of the moon. Did you know the Dragon is the only legendary animal out of the Chinese zodiacs? They symbolize good luck, strength, intelligence and good fortune. It’s also known to be lucky!

12/05/2023

These early December days are some of our favorite. There’s a quiet hush in the morning air, a hum in the woods and an energy to the season change.

09/20/2023

Climbing to new heights 🧗‍♀️

09/12/2023

Counting down the last days of summer by the water.
There’s still plenty of time to grab an adventure with us! Choose what you want to do and we’ll take care of the rest! Link in bio to get started.

08/29/2023

Paddling trips are located at one of our many nearby water trails, and are selected based on accessibility, difficulty level, and weather conditions. Paddling areas are located within a 30-minute radius of Harrisburg, PA. Choose your canoe or kayak and call it your own for the day. It’s an experience that will open up every sense you have and create lasting impressions that you didn’t realize you needed!

08/17/2023

Swipe for a surprise visitor!

08/05/2023

Drifting into the weekend like…

07/29/2023

It’s a good day to have a good day. Come on out and explore with us! Send a dm to get started with booking your adventure!

07/15/2023

Weekend indoor fun!

07/08/2023

It’s hot out there! ☀️ Stay cool if you’re outside all day with these tips:
• wear breathable clothing
• drink lots of water (even if you aren’t thirsty)
• wear sunscreen - and keep applying
• apply cold washcloths to wrists/neck
• wear a hat
• take advantage of shade

07/01/2023

Celebrating 1 Year at our Hershey Location, serving guests from The Hotel Hershey®, Hershey Lodge®, Hershey Camping Resort® and the Hershey Country Club®. The local Hershey and surrounding communities are always welcome! Fly and Traditional Fishing, Kayaking, Rock Climbing, Nature Hikes, Sporting Clays, RC Trucks! Over 50 Five-Star Reviews! Come check us out today!
A huge thank you to all the associates who work here!

06/13/2023

From the office and straight into nature. We've crafted a tried and true way for team building.

Learn more about our methods on building trust at the link in bio.

06/03/2023

Today is ! We spend a lot of time on the trails here in PA and we love every moment. From the trees to the soil, to the birds and the little animals scattered in the brush, today is a day to celebrate.

Whether you spent the day on a trail or are planning to go hiking on one soon, consider this your sign to book your hiking adventure with us today!

05/21/2023

Simple Fly fishing: elegant simplicity, precise placement and delicate presentation. Designed to direct focus on the actual fishing and catching of fish, not to cause a major preoccupation with the equipment means no reel - just a pole, line and fly. Have you ever been fly fishing or are you ready to try something new? Send us a DM and we’ll get you started.

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05/16/2023

We’re ready when you are. Step out of the city and into nature with any of our adventures. You can always reach out to us through our live chat and we’ll answer any questions you have.

04/09/2023

Wishing you all a wonderful and peaceful Sunday!

04/01/2023

No tricks in our hiking boots today! The warm weather is near, the sun will be coming out and our reservations are open for booking! Choose your own adventure and we will help tailor it to your needs. Learn more on our website where you can live chat with us, or send us a message here!

03/24/2023

Lace up, we're going on an adventure. Did you know we customize your hike to fit your preferences? Send us a DM or live chat us to learn more! And check out what we think about 2 of our favorite hiking shoes below ⬇️
1. Vasque Sundowner
This legendary boot is the definition of durability. With a single piece leather upper and minimal seems this boot will last you a lifetime. Although the timeless design of the boot is appealing to some, it does not have the same s*x appeal of its modern day competition.

2. Salomon Quest 4
Widely believed to be the best boot on the market the Salomon Quest offers an excellent mix of stability, comfort, and traction. These boots shine brightest with some weight in your pack and miles of trail ahead. Just don’t expect to buy only one pair.

03/20/2023

New beginnings. New life. New seeds. Happy Spring Equinox! 💐

03/17/2023

Always look for the 🍀
Happy Saint Patrick’s Day!

03/13/2023

Another team building in the books - this time in sunny Orlando!
This 3 day event with 300 attendees was a great way to build trust through nature and the outdoors.

From the metroplex and beyond, we’re here for all your team building needs. We are constantly expanding our locations and experiences and customize them completely for your needs.
Head to the link in bio to learn more about our corporate and group event!

02/27/2023

James Beckwourth had a major contribution to Western America’s early exploration. He was the only African American who documented and recorded his journey from Florida’s Everglades to the Pacific Ocean as well as from Canada’s south to Mexico’s north. Beckwourth worked on his autobiography between 1854 and 1855; the book was published in 1856 and entitled “The Life and Adventures of James P. Beckwourth, Mountaineer, Scout, and Pioneer, and Chief of the Crow Nation of Indians.” It was during this time that he became one of the most noteworthy mountain men of the era, and he was present for and even participated in many of the landmark events in the history of the American West.
From Edward Wallace: “He founded El Pueblo, he owned the most prestigious hotel in Santa Fe. He was out west in California during the revolution and the gold rush. He trapped with Kit Carson and Jim Bridger. He lived such a fascinating life to have come from where he was, being born a slave.”

Beckwourth worked at both Fort Vasquez and El Pueblo. He blazed trails across both the Rockies and the Sierra Nevada for westward settlers, and he was present for the Bear Flag Revolt, the short-lived California Republic, the western front of the Mexican-American War, and then the California Gold Rush.

This is an illustration of Jim Beckwourth dressed in Native American garb, from his memoirs. Beckwourth spent a decade or more living among the Crow Nation in Wyoming and Colorado.

02/24/2023

Today, we’re celebrating a group that was started by its founder, Philip Henderson, who created an organization uniquely for the black climbing community. With an incredible story, and a 2022 Everest Summit, the Full Circle Everest team made history as the first all-Black team to stand atop the summit, the highest mountain on earth.

For a CNN article shortly after their achievement and on Instagram, Mr. Henderson stated, “there is representation of Black people in mountaineering, climbing and the overall outdoor industry, but our stories are not being told.”

Rosemary Saal, also a Full Circle member, added to it saying, “It is an expedition that is certainly about climbing. It is about spending time in the mountains, but it is also about building community, global community. And it’s about changing the narrative for the Black community, particularly in the United States and how we interact with outdoor spaces.”
Saal is used to scaling literal and metaphorical heights. She was a member of an all-Black team that hiked Denali in Alaska and another that reached the top of Mount Kilimanjaro.
But being part of Full Circle, she says, is different. The mountaineering community is relatively small, and Everest is the name that nearly everyone in the world can recognize.
“This mountain gets attention,” says another Full Circle member, Abby Dione.
Dione lives in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, where she owns and operates Coral Cliffs Climbing Gym. As one of only two Black women in the United States to own a climbing gym, she’s passionate about giving women of color ways to see themselves in the outdoors.
“The goal (of Full Circle) is to demystify this process,” Dione says. “Regardless of the mountain in question, the real goal for us is about reverse engineering things for folks.”
About 4,000 people have summited Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak. And only eight of them have been Black. That is one of the reasons that Full Circle, a group of Black climbers and mountaineers, was formed.

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02/22/2023

Any day, any time, our adventures are here for you throughout the year. From hiking in the snow, to fly fishing in fresh fields, to rock climbing in Indian Summer, we love it all.

Sign up today through the link in bio!

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Hershey, PA
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Tuesday	6am - 10pm
Wednesday	6am - 10pm
Thursday	6am - 10pm
Friday	6am - 10pm
Saturday	6am - 10pm
Sunday	6am - 10pm

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In Part II of how we can use our senses to overcome our mental health challenges, we’re exploring Smell and its connection. On the trail and waterways, we’ve been talking about how our visual lives are desensitizing and minimizing the others. For instance, if asked in the moment, ‘what’s your favorite instagram post from a week ago, what would it be?’ Few would even have an answer from yesterday. But, talking about smell, we each remember exactly where we were, who was there, and how it made us feel. Steel on Steel, you never forget it – #smells #steelonsteel #amtrak #trains #wanderlust #journey #mentalhealthawareness #may

Gordon Hempton, Author and Naturalist, is on a sole mission to designate land, specifically the Hoh River Valley in Washington’s Olympic National Park, as the world’s first quiet park, off-limits to aircraft. In a recent interview as he seeks out the smallest space possible where there could be absolute silence, his focus is astounding and simple. Mr. Hempton shares: “This is my Cathedral. And, it’s only 1-square inch in size. My mission is to keep it this way.” He monitors quiet and noise to inform intrusions. They are recorded, and from his One Square Inch of Silence Foundation, he sends politicians and influentials a letter and asks for compliance to create this oasis. Check out the full video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jAgCeyW8iTA

For Ukraine and its people. This tune was arranged, recorded and released in the middle of the 2020 lockdown quarantine for healthcare and essential workers to bring simple joy, appreciation and hope. There is no better time than now for this to reconnect the world. *all copyright protections have been honored and approved #ukraine #music #musicunites #humanconnection

April is Earth Month and we plan to personally celebrate every day leading up to Earth Day on April 22nd! And beyond of course! Nature provides so much for us. Peace, exploration, self discovery, new sounds, love, healing and more. Join us by taking the time to get outside every day for the rest of April! Whether that’s 10 mins around the city block or a multi mile hike on your favorite trail. Send us a photo of your moment in nature and we’ll add it to our stories so we can all enjoy. #earth #earthmonth #nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #natureshots #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #adventure #explore #wanderlust #peace

Safety First! Paddles, Helmets, Water, What to Wear but, mostly, How to Have Fun! There is no better way to see wildlife, catch the early Spring fish spawning, and enjoy a peaceful trip down the creek or river. Before the crowds, and before vacations start, it’s a perfect half or full day experience. Discover it all here: https://www.adventureexplorations.com/kayak/ #kayaking #kayak #kayakfishing #kayakingadventures #kayakadventure #kayaklifestyle #safetyfirst #faq #wateradventure #guidedtour #visitpa #visitlancasterpa

Few know the trails of PA, and in many other places, as Julie does, including for winter hikes. Fox 43 travel segment met up with AE, and Julie again, to find out the latest. #visitpa #visitlancasterpa #fox43 #trailhiking #hiking #hikingadventures #winterhiking #wintersports #winteradventures #hikingsafety #placestohike #escapetravel #romanticgetaways #couplegetaways #quietwalks #hikingtips #coldweather #staywarm

Snow, Trails, and what should you expect? Check out Julie’s hints, tips and ideas before you come out with us or go for a hike. #hiking #hike #trailhiking #trails #hikinginthesnow #hikingwithcrampons #hikingsafety #howtostaywarm #trailboots #boots #nature #wintergloves #wanderlust #walking #walkingtour #guidedwalks #nature #naturelovers #snow #views

Our official collection with Snow peak is live! This tailor made selection of products feature impeccable design offering the best in the backcountry kitchen. Shop all the items on our website. Head to the link in bio! #snowpeak #snowpeakathome #kitchendesign #kitchenaccessories #musthave #collab #shop #shopsmall #shopnow #adventure #cooking #cookingathome #cookingadventures #coffee #coffeelover #coffeetime

We’re already looking back at 2021, but with a grin and straight-ahead momentum into 2022. After 100+ client trips and over 1,000 clients, we have learned that the passion behind what we provide for our clients and for ourselves, lives in that quiet space between self-discovery, grit and the thrills. The beauty and energy of the forests, water, and rocks we share provide the very energy that creates it. One Breath at a Time.

The simplicity of nature. The complex range of emotions it has the power to bring out. We all react differently while exploring nature, yet we are all one.

It’s normal to feel anxious before a trip. Whether that’s air travel or a long trip, these emotions sometimes get the best of all of us. You’re safe with our expert staff - they will always have your back. We always bring emergency equipment and are trained as wilderness first responders. Check out our video to learn more and let us help ease your worries away! #safetyfirst #safety #safetytips #hiking #hikingadventures #hikingtrails #wanderlust #explore #nature #wilderness #naturelovers

Wow! Check us out on Travel Smart with Fox43 and Hayley Curtiss! Summer isn’t over yet! We have plenty of adventures waiting for you! Send us a DM or head to our website and live chat to customize your trip! For the full interview, head to the link in bio! #video #interview #adventure #summer #summertime #summeradventures #kayaking #hiking #fishing #visitpa #pennsylvania

What fun! This past weekend’s event proved to be a huge success and great fun! Check out Cody, our co-founder and Fox43 discussing A Day at the Lake! #interview #news #adayatthelake #boilingsprings #visitpa #pennsylvania #adventuretime #adventure

Louder than you believe they are, the trees' secrets will amaze. Most are rarely seen but certainly felt, and heard. If only we'll listen and realize we, too, are nature.

Escape with dad on a custom outdoor adventure to the wilds of Pennsylvania. Choose between kayaking, rock climbing or hiking for a one or two-day getaway. Adventure Explorations will bring the supplies, food, transportation, and guidance to an unforgettable experience. Surprise dad with a gift of “Adventure in a Box,” including a hat, t-shirt, exclusive pocket knife and gift card or schedule your getaway today by calling or texting us at (240) 394-0442. Invent your potential, discover it, together.