Come learn the basics of archery! How-to and safety will be discussed, followed by an opportunity for participants to try it for themselves. This activity is...
Pick up your free copy of this summer's DIY DiscoverE Activity Guide!
You can find a copy of the guide in the lobby of the education building at Kings Gap,...
It has been over a year now since Presque Isle’s Adopt A Beach program has been up and running. We still need your help. Are you a local resident who enjoys...
The event of the year is here, the 2021 Elk Expo! Join in the fun by visiting the Elk Country Visitor Center August 21st and 22nd. There will be plenty of...
Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...
The Blacksmith Shop Archaeological Dig is at its final stages. Come help and get a glimpse at the forge area which has been buried for 100 years. Learn...
December 7, 1941: “A date that will live in infamy.” On the same day of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, the citizens of the small town of Alvira learned...
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...
Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap?
With 25+ miles of trails throughout the property, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. This challenging monthly...
No registration is required. The program will meet, at Pavilion #1, next to the dam.
Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they...
Discover what it was like to attend a one-room schoolhouse in the late 1800’s, then play some of the games from that time period. Meet at the one-room...
Learn about the hidden history of Milford Mills. We will take a look some of the old ruins and talk about the history that was once under the lake! *not...
After a blazing summer, the park is cooling, the leaves are changing, and autumn wildflowers are in bloom! Join park staff to see some of the signs of these...
2021 Historic Gristmill Hours are from 10:30 AM to 3:30 PM at McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill will be open to visitors Wednesdays through...
Presque Isle State Park has miles of beautiful wetlands, ponds, and a lagoon home to many unique plants and animals. Enjoy a one-hour tour of the lagoon...
Join disc golf enthusiast, Eric Keim,, and Jessie Kohan to play a 9-hole round of disc golf and learn some eco facts along the way. Come alone or bring...
Explore delicious breads that are tied to local history! Look for the Gristmill Baker, Stan Malecki, and his crew, and join them for recipes and fun...
What if you didn’t bring your fishing gear? No problem—borrow ours! Rods and tackle boxes will be available to borrow on a first come, first serve basis. All...
Did you know there was a plane crash here? Or that a ship carrying Spanish gold is somewhere in the swamp? Join us to learn about some strange happenings...
Did you know we have 8 hawk species in the state? Eyesight of some hawks is as sharp as that of a human looking through eight binoculars! Come on out to the...
Come along as we search for the canaries of the stream in Meadow Run. Enjoy time in the stream while learning about macroinvertebrates and their role in the...
Come discover more about the amazing lives of dragonflies & damselflies at the Frog Pond! Lifecycles, habits, & identification will be discussed. This will...
Have you ever wondered what little creatures call a small pond "HOME"? Well, let's grab some nets, containers, and magnifying glasses and see what we can...
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...
Come enjoy a hike on beautiful Laurel Run. While we hike we will test your knowledge of the outdoors with some trivia. This is a more challenging hike with...
Stars in the night sky have fascinated people since the beginning of time. This program will introduce you to a few constellations and their legends....
No registration is required. The program will meet at the Campground Host Site.
Look for signs of wildlife and other natural items while exploring the park....
Join us for a relaxing afternoon on the stream while we search Macros to see what lives at Yellow Creek. We will go into the stream and search for crayfish,...
Snails are often overlooked and misunderstood. By request, this program will take a closer look at them and their important role in the environment. We will...
Come join Mr. Cowan under the shade around the campfire ring as he tells you the story of how the Cowan family came to Cowans Gap. Bring a chair or blanket...
Families, join local student, artist, and children’s author Joey Strain for a reading of his work The Whacky Woodland Alphabet Book. In the book, Joey takes...
Come down to Oil Creek to learn all about Pennsylvania crayfish and try your hand at catching a few. You’ll learn how to safely handle crawdads, the crawdad...
Aquatic macroinvertebrates are highly adapted for life underwater. Join us as we explore the diversity of creatures living beneath the surface of the East...
Monarch butterfly migration presentation followed by a short walk to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. Arial nets provided. Wear closed-toe shoes...
Thaddeus Stevens was NOT a blacksmith. He owned the 10,000 acres that comprised Caledonia Ironworks. As a leading abolitionist, he advocated for the end of...
Join us for a scavenger hunt looking for summer bugs.
If attending the program and not camping with us, please park in the overflow parking lot at the...
Stop by to see the assortment of wildlife taxidermy on display. Do you recognize them all? The park naturalist will be on hand to share some natural history...
Join us at Sizerville State Park for a nature painting workshop. Collect items from nature to use as a paintbrush for your canvas. Bring the outdoors,...
Bring any type of camera to the Environmental Learning Center to receive a list of items to find. Find the required number of items and receive a prize! ...
Wine on the Waterfront returns to the banks of the Delaware River in Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA) on Saturday, August 21 from 3:00 to 7:00 PM.
The...
Join the naturalist for some birding at Hyner Run State Park. Topics will include the different birds that live at Hyner Run and also how to identify them. ...
Pennsylvania is home to some of the oldest fossils of Indigenous People in the U.S.. Some fossils date back to the Clovis People, hunters of mammoths and...
Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the wildlife.
You will need to bring your own boat, US Coast Guard Life Jacket, & have a current...
During the roaring 1920s Caledonia was an enclave community of urban people wanting to immerse themselves in nature. Mountain cabins were built, and they...
There are at least two amazing feats
that Monarch butterflies are able to
perform. One is their metamorphosis
from a caterpillar to an adult butterfly.
The...
Come to the campground and we will dig back 400 million years to discover who lived at Little Buffalo in the Devonian Era, when Pennsylvania was covered by...
Journaling is a great way to connect with nature and your inner naturalist. Come join the park naturalists as we discuss how to begin your nature journal....
Sometimes the noises you hear at night in the campground can be unerving...."was that just the leaves rustling in the breeze or was that sound a bear?" We...
Join guest speaker Lou Bernard, who has done many events and local legend stories of the area and also oversees Ross Library’s Adult Services in Lock Haven,...
Ohiopyle has very good habitat for mushrooms to grow. Are you curious what these fungi are? Is it a plant, an animal, or something else entirely? We will...
Medium: Clay, Mud, and/or Sand (Sculpting)
Stop by the Environmental Learning Center for a chance to express your inner natural artist! Participants will...
We will be set up with a display of various historical items, from early kitchen utensils to tools. Stop and see if you can guess what they were used for....
Come out and learn some frogs and toads you may have heard around Poe Lake or even at home. Or maybe you'll learn some you've never heard before! We'll learn...
Full Moon Paddle – Saturday, August 21, 2021
7:00 PM – 9:30 PM - Pleasant Valley Launch (South Shore) – Moraine
Paddling Lake Arthur in the full moon...
Join local naturalist April Claus at Nuthole Pavilion, located at the entrance to Ridge Camp, as she introduces you to things that creep, swim, and slither...
Learn about the wonderful owls that live in Pennsylvania, including their characteristics, behaviors, their calls, and what species might prowl the night...
The trees of “Penn’s Woods” have supported people in what is now PA for thousands of years. Trees are essential to our lives. They help heat our homes & cool...
Van Wagner is an educator, teacher, entertainer, musician, and all around versatile performer. He has mined coal, logged forests, and used those experiences...
Join the park naturalist for a look inside the life of the early settlers of the area. We will look at several aspects of their lives from daily activities...
***Registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.***
***Meeting location: Giving Pond Recreation Area,...
Join us at Sizerville's Amphitheater for a short film with props on White-tailed deer of PA. For more information contact the Park Office (814) 486-5605.
Learn about our moon and take a closer look with our telescope.
Don't forget your flashlight and bug spray!
Park and meet at the Visitor Center.
**Please...
Join us to paddle under the full Sturgeon Moon. This program is for experienced paddlers aged 18+ only. Registration is required for this program, please...
Grab your flashlight and hit the trail on a night hike! Tag along with the park naturalist as we walk through the woods to check out a small pond and discuss...
Hop over to the campground amphitheater to learn all about frogs and toads! After that, we'll take a walk down to the beach to look for these amphibians. We...
Join park staff in search of these night-flying creatures as we do a little prowling of our own on the Red Spruce Trail. Free family program. Bring a...
There is a full moon tonight—well,
technically it will be fullest tomorrow
morning. But it is also a somewhat
special full moon—it’s a Blue Moon.
The moon...
During this live presentation, you will be given the task of making command decisions about events from Civil War battles. Will you do better or worse than...
Adults only! Join us for a night kayak on Holman Lake. Registration is REQUIRED. Must bring your own kayak, paddleboard, or canoe. Kayaks must have a DCNR or...
Join park naturalist, Rob Bergstresser, for a short presentation on owl species native to Pennsylvania. We will cover owl identification and calls, before...
THIS EVENT IS FULL.This event if for ages 10 and up and must be accompanied by an adult. This event was rescheduled from the rain date cancelation on July...
Grab a flashlight and join us as we venture into the Tiadaghton State Forest to learn and explore the sounds of this Summer night on a moderate 2-mile,...
