Visiting Boiling Springs

December 30, 2016, 9:47 pm

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I got an email from a possible tourist asking about visiting our town in May or June along with a toddler and a fisherman.  Here is my reply to her – and I invite you, our community and past Boiling Springs visitors, to add your suggestions to the comments as well!  Thanks.

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May and June can be hit or miss.  May is definitely nice, cool (not cold)… very spring like normally.  June is different – sometimes it is hot, last year was cold and rainy.  Can’t predict that one.

The pool opens on Memorial Day weekend and is only open on weekends until school lets out (around the 10th of June)

Boiling Springs, at the Yellow Breeches, is one of the best fly fishing areas in the country.   There is an anglers shop (Yellow Breeches Outfitters) at one end of the Children’s Lake and they probably have more information.

Allenberry is 1/4 mile from the Lake.  In addition to Allenberry there are 2 more B&B’s right on Front Street, the Garmanhaus and Gelina’s Manor.

I don’t know of many great things for a toddler to do in Boiling Springs, since the fishing really lends itself to an older tourist population.  The pool is nice – but he probably can’t ride the slides, so you are limited.

Hershey and Dutch Wonderland are about 45 minutes away.  Dutch Wonderland would be great for him – I am sure.  Watch the schedule for open dates and times.  May is tricky.

Hershey Park may or may not be too old for him.  They have kids rides and there is a waterpark section as well that he may be able to use, but for the price – I have to feel that the older the better.

As far as restaurants, Allenberry has two, the Boiling Springs Tavern is right across from the lake (fine dining, dinners at around $20), and Anile’s is a Italian pizza/sub shop – really great food there as well.

Other than that – Boiling Springs is small, quaint, quiet, nice scenery, but not so much the ‘place to be for exciting things’… not to knock the town – but exciting is not the key.  Quiet and relaxing is more the pace.

You can also check with the Cumberland Valley visitors bureau (and their site for more ideas around the whole Cumberland County)

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Gazebo Rental at the Childrens Lake

January 24, 2017, 6:23 pm

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How to reserve the Gazebo at the Children’s Lake:

This information was sent to us after quite a few inquiries to our website about use of the Gazebo.

“Use of the gazebo at Children’s Lake is administered by the National Park Service, but we can take care of the administrative logistics for you.

Basically, the process goes like this: we review the conditions of use, you apply for a special use permit which costs $50, we review the application and resolve any questions, and you get a special use permit. Feel free to give us a call.”

Office Manager
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Mid-Atlantic Regional Office

4 East First Street
PO Box 625
Boiling Springs, PA 17007-0625
Tel: 717.258.5771
FAX: 717.258.1442
Mid-Atlantic Appalachian Trail Committee

Many people have used the gazebo for their weddings, senior photos and other memorable moments. If you only plan to use the gazebo in passing, like your senior photos, there is no need to reserve the gazebo. However, if you want the private use of the gazebo for a ceremony or gathering –  please contact the ATC for use and permission.

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Boiling Springs 2015 Calendar

February 22, 2017, 6:09 am

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Jorie Hanson, a Boiling Springs native, created a calendar for 2015 to showcase some of the beauty and draw of our awesome small town!  This is a beautiful calendar, pick up one today!

Jorie’s website – Handsome Red.  You can pick up the calendar at these great locations, or you can purchase online!

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Girl Scouting in Boiling Springs, PA

April 29, 2017, 4:47 pm

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Donna Werling let us know that Girl Scouting is available in the Boiling Springs Area.

Girl Scouting is available in the Boiling Springs area. Interested families can contact us1-800-692-7816. For more information about Girl Scouts in the area please check out our website at http://www.gshpa.org.

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

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The Weather in Boiling Springs, PA

June 9, 2017, 2:33 am

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The weather in Boiling Springs is typical of other locations along the frost line.

Average high temp is in July at about 85 degrees.  The average low is about 23 degrees in January.

If you are looking for the current temp, we have that posted at the top right corner of this page.

The lake is always 52 degrees – so it never freezes.  Sorry, no ice skating there.  But, since it does not freeze, Santa can always row to the Gazebo.

More detailed current information can be found at Accuweather for Boiling Springs.

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A Walk Around Boiling Springs

July 9, 2017, 9:43 am

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A Walk Around Boiling Springs – A pamphlet created by the BSCA and Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau.  Below are some screenshots of the pamphlet and here is a link to the pamphlet that you can print out and take along:  A Walk Around Boiling Springs

 

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Welcome to Boiling Springs, PA 17007

July 20, 2017, 10:17 am

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Welcome to the picturesque village of Boiling Springs.  Beautiful scenery, fly fishing, the oldest public pool in Cumberland County, quaint Bed & Breakfasts, plus theatre and local events.  Founded in 1845*, but settled prior to 1737, Boiling Springs is a village that surrounds the Children’s Lake, right on the Appalachian Trail.  The Memorial Clock Tower, erected in 1956 and the Boiling Springs (Grist) Mill, on record as early as 1785, are two landmarks in the village.  The mill is one of, if not the most photographed building in the village.

Boiling Springs was also a site for the underground railroad before the civil war, a tourist destination in the early 1900’s, a stop along the Appalachian Trail. Now a location for small shops, art galleries, cafe’s and restaurants, recreation and relaxation.  Boiling Springs is a fantastic community of individuals that are inspired to create that small town feel and share it with anyone who visits.

The village of Boiling Springs is located in South Middleton Township (township population 15,000 projected for 2010, I don’t have statistics for the village population).  The population of Cumberland County is approximately 215,000 (est 2000)

If you are around in the summertime, be sure to stop by the Boiling Springs Pool and say hello.  My name is Tom and I run this site and the pool for the community.

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Visiting Boiling Springs

August 8, 2017, 5:09 pm

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I got an email from a possible tourist asking about visiting our town in May or June along with a toddler and a fisherman.  Here is my reply to her – and I invite you, our community and past Boiling Springs visitors, to add your suggestions to the comments as well!  Thanks.

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May and June can be hit or miss.  May is definitely nice, cool (not cold)… very spring like normally.  June is different – sometimes it is hot, last year was cold and rainy.  Can’t predict that one.

The pool opens on Memorial Day weekend and is only open on weekends until school lets out (around the 10th of June)

Boiling Springs, at the Yellow Breeches, is one of the best fly fishing areas in the country.   There is an anglers shop (Yellow Breeches Outfitters) at one end of the Children’s Lake and they probably have more information.

Allenberry is 1/4 mile from the Lake.  In addition to Allenberry there are 2 more B&B’s right on Front Street, the Garmanhaus and Gelina’s Manor.

I don’t know of many great things for a toddler to do in Boiling Springs, since the fishing really lends itself to an older tourist population.  The pool is nice – but he probably can’t ride the slides, so you are limited.

Hershey and Dutch Wonderland are about 45 minutes away.  Dutch Wonderland would be great for him – I am sure.  Watch the schedule for open dates and times.  May is tricky.

Hershey Park may or may not be too old for him.  They have kids rides and there is a waterpark section as well that he may be able to use, but for the price – I have to feel that the older the better.

As far as restaurants, Allenberry has two, the Boiling Springs Tavern is right across from the lake (fine dining, dinners at around $20), and Anile’s is a Italian pizza/sub shop – really great food there as well.

Other than that – Boiling Springs is small, quaint, quiet, nice scenery, but not so much the ‘place to be for exciting things’… not to knock the town – but exciting is not the key.  Quiet and relaxing is more the pace.

You can also check with the Cumberland Valley visitors bureau (and their site for more ideas around the whole Cumberland County)

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New Website Section?

September 14, 2017, 10:46 am

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So tell me…

If I created a section on this website, where we would display articles about Boiling Springs – like things from days past, the best things to do in Boiling Springs, wishes, hopes or desires to fix or update the town… would you be interested in writing, reading, or discussing these things?

Let me know in the comments!  I personally think this would add a nice angle to this community site.

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Gazebo Rental at the Childrens Lake

October 12, 2017, 10:29 pm

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How to reserve the Gazebo at the Children’s Lake:

This information was sent to us after quite a few inquiries to our website about use of the Gazebo.

“Use of the gazebo at Children’s Lake is administered by the National Park Service, but we can take care of the administrative logistics for you.

Basically, the process goes like this: we review the conditions of use, you apply for a special use permit which costs $50, we review the application and resolve any questions, and you get a special use permit. Feel free to give us a call.”

Office Manager
Appalachian Trail Conservancy Mid-Atlantic Regional Office

4 East First Street
PO Box 625
Boiling Springs, PA 17007-0625
Tel: 717.258.5771
FAX: 717.258.1442
Mid-Atlantic Appalachian Trail Committee

Many people have used the gazebo for their weddings, senior photos and other memorable moments. If you only plan to use the gazebo in passing, like your senior photos, there is no need to reserve the gazebo. However, if you want the private use of the gazebo for a ceremony or gathering –  please contact the ATC for use and permission.

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New Resident Information

October 23, 2017, 1:15 am

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Here are links to pages on this and to other websites that have helpful information for new residents:

• Township / Local Government
  South Middleton Township
  520 Park Drive : Boiling Springs, PA 17007

• School District
  South Middleton School District
  4 Forge Road : Boiling Springs, PA 17007 / (717) 258-6484

• Telephone
  CenturyLink / 1-877-518-1874
  Comcast also offers Telephone, see below
• Electric Service
  Depending on your residence or business address, there are two electric service providers for our area.
  Adams Electric Cooperative / 1-888-232-6732
  Met-Ed / First Energy / 1-800-545-7741
  PP&L / 1-800 342-5775
• Natural Gas Service
  UGI / 1-800-276-2722
• Waste Services
  Waste Management / 1-800-255-8479
• Television Providers
  Comcast /  1-800-995-6545
  Direct.TV / 1-877-644-1928
• Water & Sewer Service
  South Middleton Township Municipal Authority / (717) 258-6476
  

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The Weather in Boiling Springs, PA

October 29, 2017, 11:35 am

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The weather in Boiling Springs is typical of other locations along the frost line.

Average high temp is in July at about 85 degrees.  The average low is about 23 degrees in January.

If you are looking for the current temp, we have that posted at the top right corner of this page.

The lake is always 52 degrees – so it never freezes.  Sorry, no ice skating there.  But, since it does not freeze, Santa can always row to the Gazebo.

More detailed current information can be found at Accuweather for Boiling Springs.

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A Walk Around Boiling Springs

December 5, 2017, 4:24 am

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A Walk Around Boiling Springs – A pamphlet created by the BSCA and Cumberland Valley Visitors Bureau.  Below are some screenshots of the pamphlet and here is a link to the pamphlet that you can print out and take along:  A Walk Around Boiling Springs

 

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Add your Business or Organization

December 10, 2017, 4:35 pm

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There is no charge to list your organization or business on BoilingSprings.org, but you will have to do some work to write your article.  Your business name, address, phone and website are important, but simple detail like that is for the Yellow Page or simple web directories.  Earn your new customer and website link by telling them who you really are and what you offer.  Who knows your business better than you!

Before you start – here are the requirements:

1. Your business or organization must be physically located in Boiling Springs, PA.
2. You need to provide an interesting paragraph and at least one large photo for the listing.
3. Include not only what your business does or provides, but also some information on WHY you are in the business, or in the area.

Post your information (excluding the image(s)) in the comment section below and we will email you back with information clarification and image requests.

We look forward to meeting and promoting your business!  You can jump to the comment section below  to start the process.

Tips and Suggestions:

1. Content is King, still!  Search Engines like content.  They see directories all the time.  If your business is described here and on other sites, they will be indexed much better.
2. Search Engines are getting smarter too.  Instead of directing you to a ‘Yellow Pages’ type site, they now display that pertinent information on the search results page.  If there is no more informational value on the destination site – why would a searcher go on to learn more?  Give them a reason!
3. Although good “Content” articles should be around 1,500 words long, your business listing can’t support that here, the content should be at least 100 words more.  On a side note:  You should think about writing longer articles and posting them on your own site.
4. Crisp, clean images will catch a users eye.  Some images are posted alongside search results listings too.  Submit good images – or take the time to get good, new images (for anywhere you list!)

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Welcome to Boiling Springs, PA 17007

February 23, 2018, 2:57 am

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Welcome to the picturesque village of Boiling Springs.  Beautiful scenery, fly fishing, the oldest public pool in Cumberland County, quaint Bed & Breakfasts, plus theatre and local events.  Founded in 1845*, but settled prior to 1737, Boiling Springs is a village that surrounds the Children’s Lake, right on the Appalachian Trail.  The Memorial Clock Tower, erected in 1956 and the Boiling Springs (Grist) Mill, on record as early as 1785, are two landmarks in the village.  The mill is one of, if not the most photographed building in the village.

Boiling Springs was also a site for the underground railroad before the civil war, a tourist destination in the early 1900’s, a stop along the Appalachian Trail. Now a location for small shops, art galleries, cafe’s and restaurants, recreation and relaxation.  Boiling Springs is a fantastic community of individuals that are inspired to create that small town feel and share it with anyone who visits.

The village of Boiling Springs is located in South Middleton Township (township population 15,000 projected for 2010, I don’t have statistics for the village population).  The population of Cumberland County is approximately 215,000 (est 2000)

If you are around in the summertime, be sure to stop by the Boiling Springs Pool and say hello.  My name is Tom and I run this site and the pool for the community.

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Girl Scouting in Boiling Springs, PA

March 1, 2018, 1:29 pm

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Donna Werling let us know that Girl Scouting is available in the Boiling Springs Area.

Girl Scouting is available in the Boiling Springs area. Interested families can contact us1-800-692-7816. For more information about Girl Scouts in the area please check out our website at http://www.gshpa.org.

Girl Scouts builds girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place.

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