Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey

Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey

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It's time to start dreaming of those kayak trips on the Swatara Creek! We're offering various dates through Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey which include instruction and all equipment!

As part of the Park Rx program, these trips are subsidized by our sponsor Highmark.

Learn more & Register!
https://bit.ly/RxKayaking

A group of 10 friends of the Conservancy enjoyed some time paddling on the Swatara Creek last week during the cooler part of the day. We saw lots of herons, egrets, wildflowers, and a few box turtles while appreciating the peacefulness of this local treasure. Thanks to Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey for providing the logistics for this event! (And thanks to Rich Zaino for the photos!)
Union Canal Tour was excellent. Cocoa Kayaks still providing a fun, safe experience on the water. 5 stars.
Another incredible Union Canal Tunnel float with Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey.
Another enjoyable paddle with Cocoa Kayaks! Congratulations to Mike and Ashley on taking over the business - you were a delight to work with.

Highly recommend Cocoa Kayaks to anyone who would like to give kayaking a try. They are well-suited for all levels of experience and nice people, too.
How do you like to cool off on a hot summer day? Join us for a kayak float on the Swatara Creek on August 12! Thanks to our partnership with Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey, you can enjoy a summer morning on the water looking for herons, eagles, turtles, and wildflowers along the banks of this treasured waterway. Details, payment, and registration are available at www.manada.org/events. Space is limited!
Great trip today, thanks for the send off Mike! Peaceful gentle current made for a nice day on the water!
Happy Arbor Day! Planting 250 trees goes by like a breeze when you have amazing volunteers! Shout out to our friends that joined us last week at East Hanover Township Park and Recreation - Dauphin County, PA's new Nature Park from Tröegs Independent Brewing, Swatara Water Trail, Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey, and Penn State Extension - Greening the Lower Susquehanna!
The Conservancy Board celebrated the beginning of Fall with a paddle on the Swatara Creek. It was a beautiful day of building community, appreciating nature and invigorating our spirits. Being in nature reminds us of the important work at hand. Preserving waterways, watersheds, conservation lands and wildlife habitat. We are proud of our work and invite others to join us! Thanks to Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey for creating a great experience for us!
Kona says thank you for letting me ride in one of your kayaks! We all had a blast. 💕
A couple weeks ago, 25 people joined us on a kayak float on the Swatara Creek, thanks to our partnership with Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey. We saw a bald eagle, herons, great egrets, and other wildlife as we enjoyed a relaxing trip on this local treasure. Here are some photos taken by Rich Zaino. We hope you can join us for a future float!
We enjoyed our kayak ride on the Swatara this morning! Thanks Cocoa Kayak... great time!

Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey offers gentle creek kayaking in stunning natural beauty. No experienc

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12/23/2022

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10/01/2022

It was a great day!

09/11/2022

Kipona 2022

Photos from Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey's post 08/25/2022

After dinner trail maintenance before bedtime! Thanks for clearing the creek, Mike!

08/21/2022

Help your clients or employees get ready for their next adventure with a branded dry bag! Dry bags are designed keep it's contents dry during water activities or inclement weather.

This T.D. Mills dry bag got a "thumbs up" on a recent kayak trip with Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey! By the end of the paddle, the kayakers were wet but nothing in the dry bag was!

08/20/2022
08/14/2022

2022 “Farewell to our college staff” paddle!
Thankful and blessed to have you work with us this summer. Good luck to you this school year!

Although our college staff is off learning, we have others and will be open as long as weather and water conditions are in our favor.

We hope to see you on the water!

08/05/2022

These are a few of my favorite things 🌞🎣🚣‍♂️🦅

07/30/2022

Another Union Canal Tour in the books! Thanks weather for playing the game!! Our guides are the best! Interested? Join us in September! We still have some space available! 🌞

07/11/2022

There are 4 spots remaining on our Full Moon Float!
July 13th - 9PM
Come enjoy this specialty paddle illuminated by the Supermoon! 🌕

07/06/2022

2 tandems? No problem! 🌞

07/03/2022

Join Cocoa Kayak Rentals for the coolest float during the hottest time of year!
Wednesday, July 13 @ 9:00 PM.
Book today! Space is limited!

06/21/2022

New to kayaking and hesitant to get your “feet wet?”

Book our 1-hour beginner paddle!
Sat. June 25 @ 5:15 pm

06/13/2022

Looking for somethig fun to do with DAD for Father's Day?!
Book a Kayak trip today!
Friday, Saturday and Sunday trips available.
Trip times: 9:00 AM, 12:15 PM, 2:00 PM and 5:00 PM
Reservations required - limited availability

06/05/2022
06/02/2022

We have another date for the Union Canal Tunnel Tour! It is Friday, June 10. Book today as space is limited!!

03/18/2022
Photos from Dauphin County Parks & Recreation's post 03/12/2022

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03/04/2022

Excited and blessed to have added NEW boats to our fleet!!! Thank you Tussey Mountain Outfitters!

Photos from Valley Road Co****le Association's post 02/08/2022

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12/18/2021

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Timeline photos 10/27/2021

Cheers to a great 2021 season! Thank you to everyone who came out and supported us this year!! We’ll see you on the water in the spring!!

Mike & Ashley 🤙🏼

07/07/2021

Cocoa Kayaks will be offering a unique kayaking opportunity through the Union Canal Tunnel, one of the oldest transportation tunnels. This tour will be guided by a local historian.

% of the proceeds will go to Lebanon Valley Historic Society to help maintain their park

Previous paddling experience is required.
Please bring a headlamp.

Union Canal Tunnel Tours - 5:30-7:00 pm
Monday, July 12
Monday, August 9
Monday, September 13

Visit cocoakayak.com to book now!

We hope to see you on the water for this unique opportunity!

06/15/2021

Hello everyone!
My husband, Mike, and I would like to introduce ourselves as the new owners of Cocoa Kayaks! Ben and Deb Miller established this amazing company back in 2014 and we are honored and blessed to be given the opportunity to continue their legacy.
Mike has been working in the outdoors industry since 2009. His professional kayaking experience began in 2013 in Pittsburgh. In 2017, we moved back home where Mike had the opportunity to manage two different outdoor companies, while I taught. One of those companies was Cocoa Kayak Rentals in 2020, therefore you may have already met Mike! Mike is a Penn State Extension Master Watershed Steward and a board member on the Swatara Water Association.
As the new owners, we will strive to maintain the integrity of Cocoa Kayak Rentals and continue to make it possible for you to get out on the water! We hope to see you soon!

Mike & Ashley Adams

06/13/2021

Ben Miller, Debra Ollinger Miller, Riley Miller and Ellie Paisley Brooks would like to genuinely thank everyone for their friendship and support over the past 9 years with Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey. If you haven't already, please congratulate Ashley and Mike Adams as the new owners!

Photos from Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey's post 05/11/2021

Take yourself to a better place, escape to the stunning Swatara creek. An easy paddle offers you blissful natural peace and beauty. Float down the tree lined stream teeming with wildlife and flowers. No experience required to rent our recreational kayaks, we provide the gear and the instruction.

05/03/2021

We've begun renting for our 9th season! 7 days a week including Mother's Day! "Book Now" online at http://www.cocoakayak.com/ Reserve ahead to secure your summer fun!

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:: Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey, Inc. ::

Plan FUN for summer, book online anytime at https://www.cocoakayak.com/ ...just click the yellow “Book Now” button

:: Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey, Inc. :: We are a mobile business with stream-side meetup locations at Water Trail access points. Having no outfitter shop saves you time, money and provides more trip options. Open 7 days a week!

Profile pictures 10/09/2020

After 8 successful seasons of pure fun on the Swatara Water Trail, Cocoa Kayak owner’s Ben and Debra Miller are moving to the Pennsylvania Wilds for our next adventure, the Kane Manor B&B. Future contestant for “best small town in America”, the town of Kane, PA is next door to the Allegheny National Forest and 15 min from Kinzua Bridge State Park. The Kane Manor will allow us to host guests and events in a 19th century mansion with outfitter services in PA’s Trail Central! We appreciate all the love and encouragement we have received since we established 8 years ago. Don’t worry, Cocoa Kayaks will continue on the Swatara Creek. Stay tuned for more on that! We would love to have you book a stay in the mountains with us in 2021!

Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey owners relaxing mid-trip down our Northern Run, Jonestown to Waterworks

09/15/2020

One of the coolest acts of kindness I've received in my Swatara creek experience was this incredible, one-of-a-kind tie-dye created for me by local tie-dye artist Tony Troxell! YES--IT IS a kayak and paddle pattern.

09/10/2020

Do-over!! Last Yoga and Kayaking event of the season Sept 14th 530-730p.

09/09/2020

Use this promo code TCI58MNC and book a trip this Friday (Sept 11) and get a 10% discount.

09/04/2020

Nothing virtual about this experience. Get outside before summer ends.

08/16/2020

Want to do something fun with that kayak you bought this summer? Do a bring your own kayak adventure with Cocoa Kayaks! We will shuttle you on any of our trips!

Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey – Events 07/30/2020

Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey – Events

If you are up for a fun and different kayak adventure, check out our Full Moon Float next week!

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07/24/2020

It is going to be another hot week. Creek is running well! Come out and cool off at Cocoa Kayaks!

07/24/2020

Join us for our second Yoga and Kayaking event this summer on August 11! Register at cocoakayk.com using the "Book Now" button!

07/09/2020

Cocoa Kayaks of Hershey adds dates for Yoga and Kayaking: July 14th and August 11th! The yoga is land-based, along the creekside. Go to cocoakayak.com to book your spot.

07/08/2020

Join us for Yoga and an Evening Kayak Trip! July 14th at 6p. Book at CocoaKayak.com!

Cocoa Kayak Rentals of Hershey PA

We offer easy recreational kayaking with stunning natural beauty and wildlife on 45 miles of the easy, gentle Swatara creek flowing around Hershey Pennsylvania. The creek is normally 2-3’ of water, no rapids, just breathtaking views! Many bald eagle sightings! No experience required, most customers are unguided. Advance reservations are required. Online booking available, click the yellow “Book Now” button at www.cocoakayak.com . Your rental includes: kayak, paddle, life jacket, shuttle, pre-trip instruction and waterproof containers. BYOKayak is available too. Our rental operation is mobile on the 60 mile Swatara Water Trail system which provides creek access, parking and parks. We meet you exactly where you will finish your trip, then shuttle you upstream to prepared equipment, after instruction you float downstream to your car--we help you off water and you may leave immediately--no wait! Your specific trip’s meetup directions are in a confirmation email generated by our booking system once you reserve.

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624 Pine Road (Unstaffed/No Mail)
Palmyra, PA
17078

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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