DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, January 1

Christmas Wreath Scavenger Hunt

NOTICE - This is a self-guided program, with no contact with park employees, friends group members, or volunteers. The recent announcement concerning the...

Holiday Hunt-ables Challenge

Hidden “treasures” are in the park! Can you find them all? Letterboxing is a hobby dating back to the mid-1800’s – a quest for caches hidden outside. ...

Yellow Self Guided Route

No staff as a guide? No problem! Enjoy a couple of self-guided hiking opportunities. Not all trails at Kings Gap are loop trails, so these routes connect a...

Snowman Scavenger Hunt

Want something fun and free to do with the family? Come out and try to find all 9 of our wooden snowmen! They are scattered throughout the park on several...

StoryWalk®: The Snowy Day

Self Guided: StoryWalk Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail. You can find winter's StoryWalk® at theWhispering Pines Trail in the Pine Plantation Day...

Winter Photo Scavenger Hunt-Self Guided Hike

This is a self-guided hike. Take a one-mile hike on the Lake Loop Trail to look for the items on the scavenger hunt list! Bring a camera or phone to take...

Winter Self-Guided Hike - LaHo Trail

Learn a bit about what is around you while you enjoy the LaHo trail! Pick up a brochure at the trailhead or by the front door at the park office, then...

Flat Naturalist Self-Guided Walks

Looking for something novel to do? Get outside and take a flat naturalist for a walk. Throughout the month of January 2021, visit Presque Isle and Erie...

Lake Loop Trail- Self Guided Hike

This is a self-guided hike. Grab the Lake Loop Self-Guided Trail Guide at the Black Moshannon State Park Office (on the brochure rack), then take a...

Snow covered walking trail bridge sun over prairie winter

As the new year approaches (and perhaps especially this year) people often reflect on events of the past and look to the future in anticipation of what lies...

Virtual: Know Before You Go - PA Grand Canyon (north end)

How much snow is there? What trails are open? What about parking? Are the overlooks open? Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions, get...

Virtual: Know Before You Go - Lyman Run

How much snow is there? What trails are open? How’s the ice? Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions, get updates on conditions, and hear...

Virtual: Know Before You Go - Hills Creek

How much snow is there? What trails are open? How’s the ice? Does the sledding hill have snow? Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions, get...

First Day Hike- GUIDED PORTIONS CANCELLED- SELF GUIDED OPTIONS AVAILABLE

CANCELLATION & UPDATE 12/16/20: Amid concerns about the potential spread of COVID-19, all public staff-led programs have been cancelled until further...

Virtual: Know Before You Go - Cherry Springs

How much snow is there? What observing areas are open? Are there XC skiing or snowshoeing trails? Find out the answers to the most commonly asked questions,...

Virtual: Quadrantids Meteor Shower

This program is virtual, and will NOT take place at the park. Find out how to best enjoy the Quadrantids Meteor Shower, peaking the night of January 2-3....

Presque Isle Lights 2020

Presque Isle Lights welcomes vistiors to experience a self-guided evening driving tour of seasonal lights throughout Presque Isle State Park from the comfort...

Friday, January 1