Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone (resident or non-resident) to legally fish on Pennsylvania waterways on the designated days with NO FISHING LICENSE REQUIRED....
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.
Children...
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...
Join park staff for a bird walk to see what birds are hanging around the park. We’ll give an overview of basic birding skills and some common birds you...
Come to Mt.Pisgah State Park to see Stephen Foster Lakes resident eagle population. Learn about this magnificant birds history, biology, behavior and...
Add a new talent to your hiking skillset! We’ll make pace/ranger beads and learn how to use them as a manual counting tool for measuring distance travelled.
Join Park staff for a hike to the Marsh Creek Dam. This 2-mile out and back hike will involve views of the lake, wildlife watching, and history of the dam...
Come along and start your day with a refreshing morning hike on Pont Trail to discover what flora and fauna we can find. Be prepared for a moderate ~2-mile...
Bring any type of camera to the Environmental Learning Center to get the scavenger hunt list. Take pictures throughout the park of the items on the list. ...
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.
Pontoon boat...
Join us on Sunday May 29 at 9AM for an introduction to fishing and try your luck fishing on Promised Land Lake. Fishing Rods and bait will be provided...
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...
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...
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 us at Sizerville State Park as we take a stroll through Sizerville's old growth forest. The walk begins at Pavilion 2 and spans for a mile. Comfortable...
Come to this user-friendly class for ages 12+ that will teach basic paddling skills. For first timers only please! Call the park at 814-695-6807 to register...
Join the park educator, for an easy and flat 1 mile hike along the Beaver Haven Nature Trail. Wear footwear and clothing suitable for hiking. Please bring...
Join the park naturalist to learn all about bluebirds and other cavity nesting species in Bald Eagle State Park! We will be taking a 1.5 mile walk to see our...
Join us on this walking tour to explore an original Civilian Conservation Corps camp and barracks. Catch a glimpse into the lives of the CCC boys that built...
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...
Sunday May 29th is the PA. Fish and Boat Commission's first of the Fish For Free days of 2022. Join the folks of the Saint Vincent College Anglers club who...
Join us for a relaxing hike with you & your dog around Dragonfly Pond and out the Paul Trail! This hike is about 2 - 3 miles with some small rolling hills. ...
Join us for a relaxing hike with you & your dog around Dragonfly Pond and out the Paul Trail! This hike is about 2 - 3 miles with some small rolling hills....
May 20, 29
10:00am - 11:30am
Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike...
We will be hiking the Chappells Field trail. Please, wear hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. This is an easy to moderate hike. We will be learning...
See if you can find the “prey” that is camouflaged along the trail! This program is geared towards younger children. Meet at the Environmental Learning...
Celebrate Memorial Day Weekend with an ongoing hands on exhibit of fishing equipment, local fish identification, knot tying and casting geared towards...
Environmental Educator Swift will guide you to discovering the beautiful wildflowers blooming along the park's woodland trails. The terrain is uneven and...
Try stand up paddle boarding. Practice your balance on the water. Space is limited to 4 participants. Participants must be 12 or older and be able to swim to...
Join us for a walk to explore the wildflowers and flowering shrubs that are popping up all over Little Buffalo! We will begin in the Pavilion 1 & 2 Parking...
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...
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.
Pontoon boat...
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...
No license needed for these special days! Stop by to borrow fishing rods & reels and even practice your casting. Participants must obey all PA Fish & Boat...
On this day everyone is allowed to go fishing in Pennsylvania regardless if they have a fishing license or not. So come on up to Doubling Gap Lake and try...
Visit the courtyard of the historic gristmill on Sunday anytime between 11:00 AM and 2:00 PM to explore delicious breads that are tied to local history!...
Bring your favorite gardener or birder out to see how we can use our home landscape to attract and support our feathered friends. We will meet at the Nature...
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...
**The Mansion will be closed on September 25th due to a road closure. **
Join us on the top of the mountain to visit the Cameron-Masland Mansion, an...
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.
Pontoon boat...
Try stand up paddle boarding. Practice your balance on the water. Space is limited to 4 participants. Participants must be 12 or older and be able to swim to...
These bright birds are one of the most recognizable flyers around. Did you know that they also lay blue eggs as well! Join the park educator in the nature...
Join us for a slow and contemplative walk that will focus on keeping the body and mind in the present while teaching techniques for deep breathing and...
Come along as we discover a variety of primitive devices used to create fire before the time of matches and lighters! Try your hand at flint-and-steel or bow...
Walk with us as we follow the trail along the edge of the lake around the Frances Slocum hill. We'll come back on the paved road and parking lot edges.
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 the Beach House and see if you can correctly identify the different animal skulls. Fun for all ages!
Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or...
Stop by the beach area anytime between 1 pm and 3 pm to view the sun through the solar telescope. Look for sunspots and solar flares! Find out how far...
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...
Join park staff for a moderate hike on the back side of the Goddard McKeever Trail. We will learn about the plants, animals, and wildflowers of M.K. Goddard...
This is the first section of our first ever Yough River Sojourn! Throughout the summer we will be paddling 6 different segments from Yough lake to Dawson....
Join us for family time to learn all about PA Hawks! We will read Amazing Animals: Hawks by Kate Riggs and then spend some time learning about PA Hawks and...
Catch the geobug and learn about geocaching! This is an introductory course to geocaching. You will learn the basics of using a GPS unit to mark a waypoint...
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...
We may not always see wildlife roaming around, but there are many ways to tell that an animal has been in the area. One of those ways is by looking at the...
In this hour long program for younger children (ages 4 to 8) and their parents/guardians/care-givers, we will have some fun exploring the outdoors and...
New Location: Discovery Area outside by Park Office
Listen to a story and watch it take shape right before your eyes! The park naturalist will tell several...
Interested in improving, or developing, your land navigation skills? Join us! Maps and compasses will be provided.
Meet at the Environmental Learning...
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
Join the park naturalist and celebrate Memorial Day by learning about the work the Civilian Conservation Corps did in the 1930's and 1940's in the area, the...
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...
Take a short walk with park staff in search of interesting plants. At stops along the flat and easy 1/4 mile route, learn identification tips, folklore and...
Get ready for a walk on the John Snyder Trail and through the Poe Paddy tunnel as we discuss how this beloved state park came to be. We’ll talk what was here...
Joint the naturalist for a discussion about foraging wild plants. we will cover the principles of responsible and safe foraging, then take a short walk to...
The world keeps spinning, and why not enjoy the setting sun from the vantage point of a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but...
Join the park naturalist around the campfire to hear some tales of true war heroes in honor of Memorial Day. You may just learn something new. Bring a chair...
Matt’s repertoire is family friendly, instantly recognizable and enjoyed by audiences of all ages; familiar folk classics that you can sing along with as...
For many years these playful mammals were absent from Ohiopyle. Join us and lean about their miraculous return to the Youghiogheny watershed. We’ll also talk...
Join the park naturalist and celebrate Memorial Day by learning about the work the Civilian Conservation Corps did in the 1930's and 1940's in the area, the...
Do you have what it takes to be on a team of nature detectives, solving Chapman crimes, by examining evidence? Join us on a trek to look for clues and...
Program canceled.
Have fun making raccoon mask to take back to your campsite while learning about the lives of these curious animals. Best for kids ages 4...
Take a moment to look at the stars - while sitting in a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but please dress appropriately for...
Brief campground talk followed by a 40 minute movie.
In the PBS Nature program Raccoon Nation, learn about how raccoons might be growing smarter and...
Grab your flashlight and hit the trail on a night hike! Join us on an easy walk through the woods to check out a small pond and discuss the animals that are...
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...
