Monthly Archives: June 2017

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G.A.I.N.-Global Aid International Network

 

Being blessed to personally know a missionary family who have devoted their lives to serve at G.A.i.N., we were offered a private tour of the facilities.   The impression this organization left on our hearts was HUGE, inspiring us to return to rural Pennsylvania to serve at one of their week-long packing events.   The simplicity of what they do in the day to day operations of the ministry is what stuck my heart strings the most.   The building is simple, rather large and seems to run like a well oiled machine.  Continue reading G.A.I.N.-Global Aid International Network →

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Ringing Rocks

RINGING ROCKS:

Ringing Rocks Road, Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972

215-757-0571 (phone only goes to voice mail)

Ringing Rocks In Upper Black Eddy, PA  is  a magical place and totally worth the trip.  It is free entry and parking!This is a county park that has an interesting huge boulder field you can climb on, and many of the boulders have a unique property that they produce a ringing tone when struck with a hammer or another rock. This is a unique experience and is best for  kids from ages 5 and up.  The majority of the rocks ring when struck, but not every rock rings.  It is  an experience you can’t get just anywhere.  About 10 minutes from the boulder field there is a small waterfall.
Getting to the park is on small and curvy country roads.  We did bring our 29 foot Motor Home with our tow car.  However, we wouldn’t recommend trying to get a rig much bigger then this into this parking lot.  The parking lot is a wooded lot with several “spots” to back into.  Each spot has a picnic table and a few have bq grills.   On a crowded day, parking is available along the roads prior to the entrance of the lot.  There is a port a potty located in the parking lot, however it is not cleaned often.   There isn’t much upkeep in the parking area or facilities.

It is a short, easy 5 minute walk to the field of boulders from the lot.  We brought a small hammer and it worked like magic when hitting the rocks. It’s like playing a xylophone with a hammer.  Our only regret is not bringing a hammer for each person.   Definitely spend the money on some cheap hammers before setting out on this adventure.   This is the kind of park that brings the kid out in all of us.

There is no admission charge to enter the park.

Things to know:

  1. Shoes with good tread, such as sneakers or hiking boots (no flip flops, heels, or crocs)
  2. Bring a bottle of water
  3. Bring a hammer for each member in your group (for tapping the rocks)
  4. Strollers or wheelchairs could get to the edge of the field with mild difficulty. However, the ability to traverse rocks with hands and feet once in the field is necessary.
    5. Be careful using items such as your phone or valuables as they can easily be lost in the boulder field.
  5. Use restroom prior to arrival
  6. Parking can be tight