DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Friday, February 5

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...

Self Guided: Snowshoeing

When there is sufficient snow cover (at least 6 inches or more), the park is open to snowshoeing. You may also borrow snowshoes from the center on a first...

Self-Guided High Adventure Healthy Hike Challenge!

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health. See if you have what it takes to have your name added to our Iron Hikers list for...

Self-guided StoryWalk

Come on out for a family-friendly and self-guided story and a walk at the Nature Discovery Area. Groundhog Gets a Say will be out through February 15. Stop...

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...

Virtual Trail Challenge: The Great Animal Mystery!

Your family’s mission, if you chose to accept it, is to identify one of Pennsylvania’s great wild animals that you can also find throughout Washington...

Winter Hunt-ables Challenge

A new Winter Hunt-ables Challenge is out! Hidden “treasures” are in the park- Can you find them all? Letterboxing is a hobby dating back to the mid-1800’s...

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...

Self-Guided Ground Hog Nature Trail

Winter is a wonderful time to go out and explore nature. Hike the Sunken Garden Trail as a one mile easy loop, following the ground hog signs to learn about...

Virtual: Astronomical Highlights of 2021

This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park. Find out what to look for in the night sky in...

Virtual Beach Ecology

There’s a lot more to Presque Isle’s beaches than meets the eye! They are amazing ecosystems that are often the beginning to many of life’s untold stories....

Virtual Program-Carnivorous Plants At Black Moshannon

Black Moshannon State Park is home to many fascinating plants and animals, including 3 types of carnivorous plants! Join this virtual program to find out...

Winter Women in the Wilds

2021 Winter WITW event has been canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. Please mark your calendars for next year's event, which will be held February 4-6,...

Friday, February 5