Cook Forest State Park will be conducting an entry level American Canoe Association (ACA) sanctioned kayaking course for teachers and kayak enthusiasts. The...
***Pre-registration required: Please click the green registration button to sign up for this program.
***Program Location: Delaware River Access, Old River...
Join the Park Naturalists for an introductory course to learn the sport and techniques of archery at the Erie Bluffs State Park. This is an introductory...
Join the Park Naturalists for an introductory course to learn the sport and techniques of archery at the Erie Bluffs State Park. This is an introductory...
Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants...
GREENWOOD FURNACE – Come and enjoy a day of activities on the beach. All activities are at the beach at Greenwood Furnace State Park.
Learn to Kayak - (9:00...
If you enjoy the beauty and wilderness of Ohiopyle State Park, we ask you to consider spending a little time chipping in. All trail clean ups meet at 9:00am...
Join the park naturalist for a morning bike ride! This 5-mile round trip ride will take you from Lower Greens Run to Bullit Run and back. Please be advised...
Yoga on the Sand Beach or on the grass by the Sand Beach. When you first enter Keystone Park on the left and walk thru the grass by the sand beach. Come...
Take a short hike to a beaver lodge. Discover interesting facts about beavers, then make a beaver lodge to take home. Meet at the Environmental Learning...
Do you like playing Frisbee? How about golf? Put them together and you’ve got disc golf! Learn how to play disc golf in a beginner’s activity at Muskrat...
Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a walk through the past to discover the history of Pine Grove Furnace. ...
Take a stroll around the Wildflower Reserve as we discover our late summer wildflowers in our two large meadows. The 1.5 mile walk will cover identification,...
Join Western PA Mushroom Club Mycologist La Monte Yarroll and Ryerson Station SP staff for a mushroom hunt in the park. Meet in the Maple Grove Day Use Area...
The Regatta at Lake Arthur is an annual 2-day regional event celebrated on Moraine State Park's South Shore the first weekend in August. Our mission is to be...
The Regatta at Lake Arthur is an annual 2-day regional event celebrated on Moraine State Park's South Shore the first weekend in August. Our mission is to be...
Step into an 1890's logging camp! Watch blacksmithing, log hewing, and fence-building demonstrations or learn about period logging tools. Sit back on one of...
The Woodsmen Show celebrates the rich lumber history of Potter County.
Come see the top lumberjacks in the country come to Cherry Springs State Park to...
Witness how soldiers at Fort Pitt prepared for cannon firings to defend the fort. The Fort Pitt Museum cannon crew will fire the museum's replica British...
Join Tom Traub, Project Director for the Martz Observatory, and learn the essentials of solar viewing. Solar observing techniques and local circumstances...
Learn about cast iron cooking techniques and sample some seasonal cuisine during this demonstration-style program; FREE and open to all ages! This program...
The annual Pittsburgh Three Rivers Regatta will be at Point State Park again this year. Every year, over 500,000 spectators swarm the banks of the Allegheny...
The American Chestnut was once the most dominant tree in the eastern U.S. until it was virtually wiped out by a blight. Learn what happened and what is being...
Come on out to the ELC for an educational film and an open house! The park naturalist will be on hand to showcase the exhibits and to answer questions. Meet...
The Meadow Run Trail has many geological features that create the back drop for its beauty. From large rock formations to water falls to majestic hemlocks,...
Take a guided tour of Shoaff’s Mill. Regularly open on Saturdays & Sundays 1PM to 3PM from May through the 3rd weekend of October, this nineteenth century...
In the 1800s, we were an industrial community manufacturing iron products. Come learn about charcoal, slag, iron ore, Thaddeus Stevens, and Caledonia’s role...
Elk calving season is right around the corner. Come join us for an informative presentation on elk calves. In addition, learn about how the Pennsylvania Game...
Experience the sounds of the Fort Pitt Museum's Fife and Drum Corps and discover how 18th century military music affected life at Fort Pitt.
This living...
Using a GPS unit can be a great way to navigate the outdoors. But it’s always good to have a backup. Come learn how to use a compass in this program for...
Meet the Naturalist for a brief talk on the history and significance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route 534.
All animals, including us, leave behind some evidence of their presence. Meet at the pool deck for a talk about various animals found in the PA Wilds! We...
During this program, the habits, adaptations, and diets of salamanders will be explored. A short walk to look for salamanders will take place during this...
Hop on over to the warming hut to try to catch frogs and tadpoles in Lackawanna Lake. Who knows what other aquatic critters we might find! Be sure to wear...
Furry, small, and helpful….yes, these words describe bats! Yet, bats are often misunderstood and have not been fully appreciated in the past. In recent...
This program covers the difference between a rock and a mineral, and what makes gemstones so special. It also covers the different types of rocks and the...
Ticks are a huge concern when it comes to being outdoors. Come learn facts and fiction about these tiny critters we love to hate.
Campground Amphitheater
Smokey Bear will be at the Locust Lake State Park amphitheater on Saturday, August 5, 2017. The program starts at 6:00 pm. Dave Duffy, the fire chief from...
Learn a little bit about the beavers that call Hopewell Lake home. We will learn about their lifecycle, see some beaver artifacts and even get a chance to...
Join Matt Hollen to learn about some of the common and uncommon mammals that share the forest, fields, and streams of Blue Knob. You will have the chance to...
Audience participation is encouraged as the park naturalist tells some Native American tales. You may get to shake a rattle or play a drum to help the story...
The story of owls in Pennsylvania reads like a good crime novel. Come to this interactive program and find out about owl justice, “who” the owls of PA are,...
Strike K9 Search and Rescue Team finds lost hunters, children, and the elderly. Meet these amazing dogs and their dedicated partners during this exciting demo.
What goes bump in the night? Certainly not bats! Learn how bats use their amazing adaptations to fly through the night and never bump into a single object....
Fossils are fun to collect, but they also play an important role in learning about the distant past. At this program, you will learn how fossils are formed,...
Dr. Pete Petokas, Research Associate of the Clean Water Institute of Lycoming College will be talking about habitat, diet, adaptations, and ways to help the...
Enjoy the brightness of the moon while kayaking on Lackawanna Lake. Must be over 13 to borrow one of the park’s kayaks, life jackets and paddles and there is...
If you live in Pennsylvania, bears are no new neighbor to you. Come to the Campground Amphitheater to learn more about the bears that inhabit our forests,...
Take a closer look at the wildlife that you may encounter around the park. Find the beauty in our beasts as you discover why each animal is important. Meet...
Join the park naturalist and learn about Pennsylvania owls. Then take a brief walk around the campground in hopes of calling in these silent winged birds of...
Join us for one of our most popular programs. We’ll discuss these amazing mammals, where they are found in Ohiopyle State Park, and then we’ll view a...
The advance and retreat of polar ice is a real challenge to wildlife, yet there is still a menagerie of penguins, seals, walruses, and bears. Join us at the...
A moonlight paddle is the perfect way to end the day! You may register to use one of our boats or bring your own.
Registration is required. To register,...
After a short lecture about the moon, we'll go out and take a tour of lunar features such as the Jura Mountains and the crater Tycho. Spotting scope provided.
This video covers the difference between rocks and minerals, the different kinds of rocks, and the rock cycle. It also explains why they are so important in...