Take a scenic ride on the lake and learn about the historical and natural features of the park. Donations will be accepted for the Friends of PGSP.
All...
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,...
Swing by the Environmental Learning Center to try out fishing! Equipment and bait will be provided. All skill levels welcome.
Limit of no more than 6...
Ferns and their allies (other spore-bearing plants) are sometimes overlooked in favor of flashy flowers, but they are, in truth, an incredible example of...
Join us bright and early on a morning paddle. Registration is required for this program, please contact our EES at atews@pa.gov to register. Please wear...
Join our park educator for a morning hike around our park. We will explore one of the park's easier trails, chatting about the geology found within the park!...
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...
FULL. All pontoon tours on Sunday, September 5th are now full. Please check future dates for availability.
Join park staff for a fun and informative...
Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach.
No experience required and bring your own mat or towel.
**Please...
Our shoreline needs your help! We need you to help us clean our shoreline of litter. Could you spare a few hours on Sunday morning to help us this Labor Day...
Tag along on this leisurely hike on the trails adjacent to the campground. As we put two miles under our boots, we will discuss all we discover to better...
It is a great time of year with fruits, vegetables, berries and more being harvested. Join us for an introduction to canning, dehydrating, and freezing food...
Join us at Sizerville State Park for a stroll through an old growth forest all the while searching for native bird species. Bring comfortable walking shoes....
Non-Denominational Church service will be held every Sunday in the campground amphitheater (between areas E and F) from Memorial Day to Labor Day. The...
Interested in improving, or developing, your land navigation skills? Join us! Maps and compasses will be provided.
This program will be limited to 20...
Are there otters in Ohiopyle? What do they eat? How do we know? Join the naturalist in the Visitor's Center classroom to investigate the answers. Also,...
Visit the beautiful Sugarloaf trail for a scenic walk. We’ll enjoy the end of summer scenery as we walk the circumference of Sugarloaf.
Spillway parking lot
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...
FULL. All pontoon tours on Sunday, September 5th are now full. Please check future dates for availability.
Join park staff for a fun and informative...
Meet park staff for a brief talk on the history and signicance of this geologic wonder. Please allow 20 minutes to drive to Boulder Field from Route 534.
Please bring your binoculars to the Fire Tower for an historical tour of Fire Tower #9. Take a breathtaking view from the box at the very top of the Fire...
Register for free at the table in the grove above the Cabin Road (look for the banner) so that you can participate in the Woodhick Games. Then, test your...
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...
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...
Elk State Park was home to the old town of Instanter. After a safety talk, enjoy a nature paddle with the history of the town explored.
The park has a...
Woodhicks possessed many specialized skills
which were valuable in the forest. Their hard
work and skills were put to the test each day
as they faced one of...
FULL. All pontoon tours on Sunday, September 5th are now full. Please check future dates for availability.
Join park staff for a fun and informative...
Join us on the top of the mountain to visit the Cameron-Masland Mansion, an historic stone villa built in 1908 as a summer home.
The first floor will be...
Step back in time into an 1800s tavern in the basement of the Blue Ball Museum. Run by the Historical Society, this collection of artifacts is cared for by...
The park’s educator will host a display of various historical and natural items in the park’s collections. Stop and learn about the history of the park and...
Come and stretch your legs and learn about 12 different plants used historically for their edible qualities. This 1-mile hike will include one hill. ...
Take part in a crash-course all about Monarch butterflies! Not only will you learn about the life cycle of Monarchs, but you will also discover how to find...
Now serving as the first Environmental Education Center in the state, the Nolde property was once the home of a wealthy Reading manufacturer. The mansion now...
Join park staff and the concession stand at this special day long event celebrating the unofficial end of summer!
Activities begin at 1:00pm with a series...
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...
Watch the blacksmith as he shows off his
skills with iron. Other woodhicks will be
demonstrating the skills used in the woods
and along the waters. Look for...
Join us for a guided kayak paddle on Sunday afternoon on Yellow Creek Lake as we explore the lilypads, wetlands, and open water.
You can bring your own...
Come out to the campground
amphitheater to learn about these nocturnal critters! We will discover and discuss what bats eat, how they help humans, the...
Join a staff member as we hike the trails around the Elk Country Visitor Center. Learn many interesting facts about the property and wildlife that often...
The streams at Hickory Run state Park host a whole world of critters: from trout to minnows to tiny insects and everything in between. Join the Naturalist...
Join the park Naturalist on a guided, 4-mile hike on the Six Penny trail. On the hike we will see the old day use area created by the CCC. We will also be...
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...
Find park staff at Lake Frances to grab a scavenger hunt and complete the challenges within an hour to earn a prize. There will be younger options available...
Monarch butterfly migration presentation followed by a short walk to catch, tag, and release monarch butterflies. Arial nets provided. Wear closed-toe shoes...
Join the park naturalist to take a look and tell the difference between some of the different tree species in Hyner Run State Park. There will be a craft at...
Want to attract more butterflies to your home? We’ll teach you how to create a paradise for pollinators in your backyard. Program will take place at the...
Woodhicks possessed many specialized skills
which were valuable in the forest. Their hard
work and skills were put to the test each day
as they faced one of...
Meet park staff 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.
Colonel Denning and Smokey Bear will be present during a Free Family Event and Concert on Sunday, September 5th. Also present will be the one and only...
When driving logs downriver, balance was a
skill you must possess, or face deadly
consequences. The stakes aren’t as high, but
bragging rights are on the...
Join us for a FREE Outdoor Concert at Muskrat Beach 2. We’re excited to announce that the following band will be playing at Prince Gallitzin State Park this...
Bring any type of camera (phone, DSLR, point and shoot) to the Environmental Learning Center to get the scavenger hunt list. Find a pre-determined number...
The competitors have given it their all, now
it’s time to reward them. The winners of
each event will be awarded their prizes;
however, winners must be...
Bring your musical instruments to the park and play with peers. This free form session is welcome to any instrument. Join in or stop to enjoy the campfire...
Explore the history and management of our lake – all by canoe and a relaxed family setting. Boats, paddles, and PFD’s provided. PFD’s must be worn at all...
The story of owls in Pennsylvania reads like a crime novel. Join us to find out what the owls were accused of and how they were acquitted of all charges
Come out to the upper campground to learn about these nocturnal critters! We will discover and discuss what bats eat, how they help humans, the species that...
Learn how to read a star map and discover what constellations and other celestial objects are visible during September. PowerPoint presentation. Campground...
Smokey Night will begin with a parade through the campground, led by Smokey Bear himself. All area children and campers are invited to participate in the...
This program will focus on topics such as bats' adaptations, different kinds of bats, some myths about them, and learning about something that is threatening...
Discover interesting facts about snakes that live in PA. Find out how to identify some of the common species, what they eat, and where they can be found. ...
Come out to the nature center to learn about these nocturnal critters! We will discover and discuss what bats eat, how they help humans, the species that...
Join Chapman State Park, Bureau of Forestry, and the Clarendon Fire Department to celebrate Smokey's birthday. The symbol of wild land fire prevention turns...
Learn about the adaptations that make beavers special. After a short program we will be watching a movie about a beaver family in Canada. Also, learn how you...
Join the park naturalist at the amphitheater for a program on finding the constellations. Afterwards, we will move to the beach for a stargazing session....
Have a seat in our amphitheater seating or bring along a comfy bag chair to watch an educational video on a mystery PA nature topic. Wear warm clothes and...
Back in a time before television, internet, video games, and graphic novels there was the splendor and drama of the night sky. Gods followed their whims,...
Coyotes are a well established member of our wildlife community. Find out where they came from, how to identify them, mounts, hides, skulls, and demos will...
Experience the wonder of the park at night through a laser-guided tour of the night sky. If weather conditions permit, telescopes will be available for an up...
The night sky has been used for everything from storytelling to navigation for thousands of years. Join us as we stare up at this shimmering tapestry of...
