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Making unforgettable family memories on the Ohio–Pennsylvania border Pymatuning Adventure Resort O ne of five Travel Resorts of America properties that open their gates to ers into a kiddie pool, complete with a cascading shower.
director so you can get in on the action. Planned activities run the gamut from nature hikes to scavenger hunts, family crafts, bingo tournaments, karoke contests, clambakes, hotdog roasts and, of course, potluck dinners. Throughout the summer, there’s never a dull moment with scheduled events ranging from the Kids Carnival to the Camping Olympics. When you have a free hour, shoot some hoops, spike a volleyball or take a swing on the tennis courts and batting cages. It’s all here, along with mini-golf, paintball, horseshoes, shuffleboard, bike rentals and a playground, plus a sauna to relax in after your excellent Pymatuning adventures. In the clubhouse, the over-21 crowd winds down in the lounge, and ev- eryone’s welcome in the game room to play darts, foosball, pool and video games. Full-service conveniences in- clude a restaurant and a laundry room, plus the freshly remodeled office, camp store and snack bar. Those who don’t travel in an RV can reserve a two-bedroom cabin or a rental lodging that sleeps up to eight.
Coast to Coast members, northeastern Ohio’s Pymatuning Adventure Resort welcomes you to a prime vacation des- tination near the Pennsylvania border. Pymantuning Adventure Resort earns its middle name many times over, most notably for its family- friendly water park. Visit in the sum- mer and you’ll hear squeals of glee as both children and grownups plummet down three long slides into a pair of pools, while supervised from launch to splashdown by certified lifeguards. For younger kids, a tamer chute low-
After slipping down the water slides, drip your way over to the bumper boat pool and take the wheel of one of 10 motorized rubber boats. The challenge here is to steer through the water can- nons and other hazards without getting sideswiped by other boats—unless, of course, you want to crash and splash. For more watery adventure, take the short trek to Pymatuning Reservoir, a 17,099-acre lake stocked with walleye, muskie, crappie, perch, bluegill and bass. Take advantage of the resort’s rental pontoons and fishing boats to get out on the crystal clear waters. The resort staff will gladly escort you to the dock and give you operating instruc- tions so you can cast off safely. “Our very friendly staff enjoys as- sisting in anything we can to make your stay pleasant,” confirms Beverly Cipra, the resort’s office manager. At the check-in desk, a welcoming staffer will help you settle into one of 150 full- service sites at the year-round Coast Deluxe Resort. After getting your bear- ings, introduce yourself to the activities
Resort Type: Coast Deluxe Location: Williamsfield, Ohio Season: Year-round Website: pymatuningadventureresort.com Good Sam rating: 8.5/8 H /8.5
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