Posted in Pennsylvania
February 21, 2016
Everyone in Pennsylvania Must Visit This Epic Natural Spring As Soon As Possible
The largest natural spring in Pennsylvania can be found in the appropriately-named town of Boiling Springs, located in Cumberland County. This is no hot spring, despite what the town name might suggest– it’s called Boiling Springs because the lake surface surface appears to bubble in certain areas, due disturbance from the spring itself– giving the illusion of boiling.
Children's Lake is the name of this giant, spring-fed lake. Though the spring is naturally occurring, the lake was constructed in the 1750s by damming the spring. At seven acres in surface area, the spring feeds the lake about 22 million gallons of water per day.
And it's gorgeous to behold. On the opposite bank, you can spot what was once a grist mill. Today, the building is apartments.
Children's Lake is a peaceful, beautiful spot to visit— one of the most notable bodies of water in central Pennsylvania. Visitors can also boat or fish on the lake.
The video below gives you a better sense of the area around Children’s Lake while showing how to walk to see the spring itself feeding into the lake.
Have you ever visited this gorgeous spring lake in Pennsylvania? Or do you know of any other ones that rival its beauty? Share your stories below — we love hearing from you!
