Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods.
This season’s story, Daniel Finds A Poem, can be found on the paved White Oaks Trail in the Kings Gap Hollow...
State-Wide June Bio Blitz!
Calling all self-proclaimed naturalists! If you are a mushroom hunter, fisherman, birder, or just like walking the trails and...
Local resident and past president of the PA Society for Ornithology Evan Mann will lead a walk to identify as many bird species as we can by sight and sound....
Join us for a morning of exploration and observation! Discussions on the wildlife found at Black Moshannon State Park, and why we differ from other parks in...
Saturday Morning Birding Walks at Hills Creek Saturdays in April and May All 8:00 A.M. - 10:00 A.M. Meet at the Hills Creek State Park Office prior to 8am...
Take a short, easy walk around the campground in search of songbirds. We’ll look and listen for birds, learning helpful identification and bird-finding tips....
***Registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.***
***Meeting location: Giving Pond Recreation Area,...
Mt. Pisgah State Park invites you to enjoy reading "Mama Built a Nest" while walking along the Oh! Susanna Trail by Stephen Foster Lake between the pool area...
A guided bird identification walk will be offered every Saturday morning until the end of May. Due to the park's location within the Tuscarora State Forest,...
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...
We need your help to clean up our shoreline! Bring your kayak or canoe to join us for an early morning paddle at Yellow Creek to keep the park beautiful. ...
Tom who? Join us as we delve into the life and times of the man who supposedly shot General Braddock during the French and Indian War. He is a local legend...
Please join us for a fun filled weekend of living history as we journey through various historical eras of the United States: French & Indian War, Colonial...
Dust off that Red Hot Chili Peppers CD, load it up, and come on out and meet the members of DARCee and the Friends of Keystone State Park under the bridge in...
Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of fishing on a newly stocked lake. Poles and bait provided. Youth fishing poles will be available for use as well.
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Do you realize that it has been 150 years since William Parker’s splash dam was built here? Learn about the history of the park on this hike around the lake.
Koppenhaver Trail Bridge Volunteer Day
Volunteers are needed to assist with installing a new replacement bridge on Koppenhaver Trail. Projects consist of...
Join us at the campground amphitheater for a Memorial Day Service to honor our veterans. We will have a speaker followed by a 21-gun salute and the playing...
We need your help! Raccoon Creek State Park has two native plant gardens that are primarily maintained by volunteers. Join us as we pull weeds, and make...
While we don’t have any buffalo (despite our name!) there sure are a lot of other furry creatures to be found here. Come test your skills of identifying furs...
Turtles have roamed our planet since before dinosaurs, yet many of these beloved creatures are now in serious trouble due to habitat loss, exploitation as...
The 19th century gristmill is the centerpiece of McConnells Mill State Park. The historic gristmill at McConnells Mill State Park is open mid-May through...
In this seminar, guest speaker Dave Ehrig will explore the roots of our state’s iconic new symbol. From humble frontier roots, an evolution of gunmaking...
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...
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
Invertebrates are an important part of the food chain in the East Branch of the Clarion River & Bendigo Run. Join a park educator in an investigation of the...
Our park educator will lead a video presentation introducing you to 3 native owl species. Attendees will be offered owl pellets to dissect so we can discern...
Deputy Warden Mike Scott will be setting our live capture traps in anticipation of bringing a LIVE bear or beaver. Which ever he captures, it will be...
Program Canceled.
Take a walk with the park educator to search for, learn about, and appreciate PA’s amazing snakes.
Please be sure to bring a water...
Take a relaxing paddle on Doubling Gap Lake and enjoy the sights and sounds of Mother Nature. Kayaks are limited so it is recommended to reserve a time for...
Team up with the Park Naturalist for a fun float in a kayak down the Delaware River! After an on-land strategy and safety session, participants will launch...
Join us at 12:00 p.m. in front of the Visitor Center for a short intro about how to geocache with one of our units. Then borrow a park GPS unit and try to...
Decorate your bicycles, wagons, or anything that rolls in red, white, and blue and join us for a patriotic parade through the campground. Assemble at the...
Tag along with the Park Naturalist to learn about life in our woods. We’ll walk the Frost Hollow and Snowflake Trails, a 1.5 mile loop on moderate terrain....
Take a walk to the beautiful Balanced Rock and learn how the geology of the area put it there. On the way we’ll learn a little about the history of the park...
Join park staff for a 2-mile hike around Hopewell lake. During the hike participants will learn about beaver habitat and behaviors, tree ID, and park...
We will be walking in the stream to cut down Japanese Knotweed (an invasive plant) on streambanks. Please wear shoes you are comfortable with getting wet....
Bring your sand buckets to haul water for our scale-model log drive down the beach. We will demonstrate how logs were moved to the sawmills back before log...
Pennsylvania is home to many spectacular mammals. Come on down to the campground amphitheater where we'll learn about some of these fuzzy creatures. We'll...
Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they eat, what makes them so unique, and where to find them. We will head to Penny Run to...
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...
Join the park naturalist to learn all about the wonderful world of birding! We will be discussing some good tips for beginner birders & test out our...
Discover two scenic waterfalls along Ketchum Run in the Loyalsock State Forest. Meet at the Visitors Center to drive 5 miles to the trail, where we will hike...
Are you curious about the frogs and toads that live at Yellow Creek? Join us on this program to learn all about these fun amphibians and their loud croaks...
Join the park educator at the amphitheater to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....
Calving season is here! Most elk give birth to their calves between the last week of May and the first week of June. Join us at the Elk Country Visitor...
Join our park educator to peruse and look for mushrooms in different places throughout the park each week. Lee is a state licensed wild mushroom identifier...
Pontoon Boat Rides
Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Each ride will have a specific topic, which are listed below. ...
Join us for a bird walk to see what birds are hanging around the park on a spring afternoon. We’ll give an overview of basic birding skills and some common...
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...
Come join the park naturalist for a hike to the park overlooks. The hike is about 2 ½ miles round trip over moderate to difficult terrain. The first...
Join us at Sizerville State Park as we search for wild mushroom species and learn about their role in the environment. The hike is on the Campground Trail...
NEW TIME: Program is now from 3:00 to 4:00 PM at 40 Maples.
Discover how crayfish move on land and water by splashing into the wild world of crayfish to...
Bring your furry friend along on an easy-moderate hike through the park. Pets must be friendly with other people and pets, and must remain on a leash at all...
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
Walk a trail that was once used by the boys of the Civilian Conservation Corps and learn about what they did and where they lived. We go out and back for...
Join the park educator at the nature center to learn about the night sky, different phases of the moon, the constellations, & the stars associated with them....
There are over 30,000 different spiders in the world. What do some of these spiders eat? Where do some of these spiders live? Come and learn some of the...
Discover where the lumber town of Ricketts used to stand and learn some history along the way!
Good boots are recommended for walking.
Please bring your...
Take an easy walk on the trails of Susquehannock State Park and learn about the history of the area and enjoy any wildlife that crosses our path. We will...
Wanna know who that is croaking next to your site at night? Come out and learn some frogs and toads you may have heard around Poe Lake or even at home. Maybe...
We share the park with a variety of snakes. Come separate fact from fiction about or parks most misunderstood residents.
Meeting Location: Campground...
Sometimes the noises you hear at night in the campground can be unnerving—was that just the leaves rustling in the breeze or a bear!? We will read a story...
The Susquehannocks arrived in the Lower Susquehanna not long before Captain John Smilth. Who were they and what impact did they have on the area? This...
Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the upper...
Take a .75 mile hike along the Mid-State Trail to see an active beaver lodge! Learn about their history, management, and role in our park. Great hike for...
As we celebrate Memorial Day weekend and think of all those who've served in our armed forces, local historian John Moran will describe what it was like to...
Join us at the amphitheater to learn about some of the common mammals found throughout the Poconos. From bats to bears, and tracks and scat to fur, you’ll...
Join us for one of our most popular programs. We’ll introduce you to these amazing animals and discuss how they fit into our park ecosystem. We will also...
Ray Owen will be performing songs that lift the spirit up and comedy that brings the house down. These days, when it seems that our problems are caused by...
Join us at the Laurel Hill Campground Amphitheater for a chance to get up close and personal with snakes! Learn the facts about snakes and their unique...
Join park staff to learn more about bats, their habits, and how they are important to our everyday life. After a short presentation we will meet in the field...
Bring a camera or cell phone for this high tech scavenger hunt. Find the items on the list, take a photo, and get a prize.
All children must be accompanied...
Gather around the campfire and listen to some fun campfire stories and local folklore! We will be reading stories from distant places, as well as dive into...
Enjoy an evening of stargazing and learn how to find your way around the night sky by "starhopping" from easily recognized constellations and stars to...
Join us at Sizerville State Park for an educational short film on raptor restoration. Learn what techniques they used and where the population is at today.
Join the park naturalist as we look at the bat and separate fact from myth. Learn why bats are important here at Cowans Gap. Join us afterwards for our...
Fire has always captivated humans. Whether it be for cooking or for warmth, people have relied on this heat source for millennia. Come out to the nature...
Take a tour of the night sky to view the spring constellations.
Bring a flashlight and bug spray
Park and meet at the Visitor Center.
This program will be...
Whoooo’s there? Learn about Pennsylvania’s owls in an engaging slide presentation with taxidermied owl mounts.
Learn about the wonderful owls that live in...
Photograph the starry night sky with your DSLR camera & lenses you currently own. Curt Weinhold, a PA Wilds Juried Artisan, teaches you to photograph...
Come to the old ‘bat church’ to sit in the lawn and watch the evening emergence of the bats. We’ll learn why the bats chose this old building for a roost and...
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...
Come and join us as the sun sets to do mindful sky watching. You will be guided through a short, guided meditation to encourage relaxation, openness and...
As spring has sprung, learn about a vital spring wetland habitat type that is disappearing from many places. Some interesting species of wildlife depend...
In the United States the Greek Constellations and their associated mythological stories are the most well-known. However, for thousands of years humans of...
Experience the splendor of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park. Observe the constellations through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Hear...
