Enjoy a story as you walk along a trail.
You can find spring's StoryWalk® at the White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow Day Use Area.
This season's story...
Join us for the month of May as we discover the diversity of wildlife in our State Parks! Visit any one of our participating parks from May 1 - May 31 and...
Self Guided: State Parks Bioblitz Competition Join us for the month of May as we discover the diversity of wildlife in our State Parks! Visit any one of our...
Join us for the month of May as we discover the diversity of wildlife in our State Parks! Visit any one of participating parks from May 1st- May 31st and...
Join us for the month of May as we discover the diversity of wildlife in our State Parks! Visit any one of participating parks from May 1st- May 31st and...
Join us for the month of May as we discover the diversity of wildlife in our State Parks! Visit any one of participating parks from May 1st- May 31st and...
Join us for the month of May as we discover the diversity of wildlife in our State Parks! Visit any one of participating parks from May 1st- May 31st and...
Join us for the month of May as we discover the diversity of wildlife in our State Parks! Visit any one of participating parks from May 1st- May 31st and...
Join us for the month of May as we discover the diversity of wildlife in our State Parks! Visit any one of participating parks from May 1st- May 31st and...
Follow a woodland trail and discover the rich biodiversity found in a northern hardwoods forest. An interpretive brochure will guide you along the trail to...
Read parts of the Frances Slocum story as you walk along the trail that bears her name. Stand under the rock shelter where she supposedly stayed. Imagine...
Join a park naturalist on a one mile stroll through rolling terrain. Along the way we will look and listen for our feathered friends. Masks and social...
*CANCELED due to cold, rainy weather.*
Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach.
No experience required and...
Enjoy a morning stroll and learn to identify birds by sight, flight, and sound. Pick up tips and tricks for birdwatching this season. Be sure to bring your...
Join park naturalist for a fun day of fishing at Goddard State Park. Equipment will be provided. Registration is limited to 20 participants. To register...
Join us for an easy 1/2-mile family friendly hike as we meander on the Lake Trail and talk about what we find. Could be flowers, birds, or even animal...
Join the park naturalist for this entry-level kayaking course covering safety, equipment, strokes, wet exits and assisted rescue techniques. Participants can...
Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size...
Come on out to the nature center to learn & draw step by step one of the fastest birds in the world. It can reach diving speeds around 200 MPH! By the end of...
Join the Park Educator on a 5-mile loop hike using Pole Steeple Trail, Mountain Creek Trail, and the Appalachian Trail. This hike will be steep, rocky in...
Join us a morning wildlife paddle on the lake to explore the inlets and around the dam to look for wildlife. You will need to bring your own kayak or...
Join a naturalist for a guided paddle onto the lake. A variety of areas and topics will be explored. All participants need to supply their own equipment and...
Presque Isle State Park is celebrating its 100-year anniversary. A new educational exhibit showcasing the history of the park will be on display from May...
Registration is required by Friday, May 28, 2021. Contact Jen Moore at 814-723-0259 or jennmoore@pa.gov to register. Join the Park Naturalist for a morning...
***Program Location: Giving Pond Recreation Area - 1125 River Rd. (PA-32), Upper Black Eddy, PA 18972***
Registration is not necessary but appreciated! To...
We'll walk the Frances Slocum Trail looking for interesting bits of nature along the way.
Registration is required. To sign up, email kkelchner @pa.gov or...
Take a short walk back into history to learn the connection between geology, industry, railroad and daily life. We’ll start at the education center to get a...
Explore the lake with us by boat! Bring your own kayak, canoe, SUP, etc. for a guided tour. We will discuss plant and animal life while paddling. Exact...
Join us for a walk on the General Kane Trail a 1.6 mile trail that’s rated easiest hiking. Participants must wear a mask and practice social distancing....
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with an ongoing hands on exhibit of fishing equipment, local fish identification, knot tying and casting geared towards...
Get your feet wet and help us discover the incredible diversity of wildlife that inhabits our creek! We will be catching macroinvertebrates (and maybe a...
We will be hiking the look out loop trail to the beautiful Pavia Outlook. Please, wear hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. This is an easy to moderate...
It is Fish for Free Day, and everyone can go fishing - no matter if you have a license or not! Inexperienced and first-time anglers can borrow a rod with...
Join us to celebrate Fish for Free Day! Take time to learn the basics to make fishing a new hobby. This program is designed for children between the ages of...
No license, no problem! Sunday, May 30, marks one of two days in Pennsylvania where everyone is legally allowed to fish without a license. Partner up with...
Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size...
No license needed for these special days! Stop by to borrow fishing rods & reels. Participants must obey all PA Fish & Boat Commission Rules! Meet near the...
In the Nineteenth Century, wooden pegs were used for construction because metal products were so expensive. Come see an actual blacksmith in action with this...
Do you know how to get to Hopewell Furnace? If not, join the park Naturalist for a stroll to Hopewell Furnace from the French Creek campground. We will...
This program will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams; it will NOT take place face-to-face in the park.
Take a virtual photo tour of the bygone lumber...
In this hour-long program for younger children and their parents/guardians/caregivers, we will have some fun exploring the outdoors and nature. During this...
Bring the family out to learn about the owls that live in our area. ** no live birds
Face coverings are required at all park programs and social distance...
Anthony Fraiser is a well known local wildlife photographer of ospreys and eagles in Westmoreland and Indiana County. Join us for an afternoon of learning...
Garlic mustard, Japanese knotweed & stinging nettle are sprouting all around us. Join the park educator at the campground amphitheater to discover & discuss...
Spend the afternoon exploring the Frog Pond! You’ll have the chance to discover the diverse species found at our pond such as frogs, tadpoles, salamanders, &...
Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size...
Shoaff's Mill is an 1840's era Grist Mill that operates from May to October on weekends from 1-3pm. See a 32 ft steel waterwheel turn just as it has for over...
Stop by for some short talks and learn about this important piece of Greenwood Furnace history – an original charcoal wagon. After nearly 3-1/2 years of...
Registration is required by Friday, May 28, 2021. Contact Jen Moore at 814-723-0259 or jennmoore@pa.gov to register. Join the Park Naturalist for a morning...
Join us at Sizerville State Park as we discover what bird species call this park home. This walk is a 2 mile loop on flat terrain throughout the park....
Join local historian, Andre Weltman, for a strenuous 4-mile hike to see some of the hidden history of the park and surrounding Michaux State Forest. This...
Use the clue in the following rhyme to find the park naturalist and learn about something special here at Cowans Gap. When you arrive, please keep social...
What are cicadas? We’ll separate fact from fiction as we check in with the Brood X cicadas that are emerging. Are they harmful? Are they dangerous? What...
Take an up-close look at crayfish and the habitat they lve in. For families with children ages 4-12. Nets and containers provided. Wear water shoes and be...
Join park staff at the White Haven Access of Lehigh Gorge State Park. We'll head south on the trail to the platform overlooking Lock 28. Learn about the...
Proram is cancelled due to weather.
Registration is now closed for this program.
Come along to learn about a fascinating group of amphibians: salamanders!...
Sunday, May 30, 2021 is Fish for Free Day! A Fish for Free Day, means that anyone (resident or non-resident) is allowed to legally fish the waters of the...
In this hour-long program for younger children and their parents/guardians/caregivers, we will have some fun exploring the outdoors and nature. During this...
Grab a camera and search for all the items on the scavenger hunt list! Get your list at the picnic table in front of the Environmental Learning Center. ...
It’s turkey season! Did you know that Ben Franklin wanted our nation symbol to be a wild turkey? Join us at the nature center to learn a little about this...
Join the park naturalist and dive into an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home.
All children must be...
Join Park Naturalist Jim Mucci on Fish For Free Day. Loaner equipment will be availible at the beach and campground host site #6. Rods and tackle combined...
We will hike the Ramble, Three Valley, and Appalachian Trails in a three mile loop. Wear sturdy shoes and bring water. Dogs are welcome, but must stay on a...
Get ready for a nice walk on the John Snyder Trail, and through the Poe Paddy Tunnel to discuss how this beloved park came to be! Be prepared for a fairly...
Join the park naturalist and dive into an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home.
All children must be...
Take a stroll on the boardwalk to look for Great Blue Herons. Find out what they like to eat, where they go during the winter months, and how much they...
Join us on a short hike (0.5 miles) to learn about some of different trees at Raccoon Creek State Park. Participants will learn how to identify trees and the...
Pick up a Family Scavenger Hunt in the Visitor's Center anytime from Friday (May 28th) at 3:00 PM to Sunday (May 30th) at 5:00 PM and complete for a prize....
Join us at the Sizerville Amphitheater as we discuss the American Black Bear and the role they play in our ecosystem. In case of inclement weather the...
Take part in our first paddle of the season. Registration is required for this program, please call 570-676-0567 to register. Please wear waterproof...
Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk varies from year to year – what do you want to talk about?
Learn some of the basics to foraging wild edibles. Identify the three W’s of what, when and where to look for them. We will take a short hike to look for...
Join the park naturalist for some campfire stories to honor and remember those who paid the ultimate price. Help us honor all veterans that gave their lives...
Did you know Olympians can be found right here at Hickory Run State Park? The park's wildlife are capable of some amazing feats, and so are you! Kids will...
This program will focus on the history of the Great Depression, life during the Civilian Conservation Corps times, and some of the work that happened in the...
Hike scheduled for Friday, May 28 is cancelled due to weather.
Grab your flashlight and hit the trail on a night hike! Tag along with the park naturalist as...
On this Memorial Day Weekend, let us remember the 700,000 American casulties who gave their lives to form a more perfect Union. As the American Civil War...
Ever wonder what the bog looks like when we can see ultraviolet light? Take a hike with blacklights to find out! Learn about night florescence during...
In the United States the Greek Constellations and their associated mythological stories are the most well-known. However, for thousands of years humans of...
