Nature on the Beach
Learn about furs, skins, skulls, and wings view the taxidermy the park has for educational programs. Learn fun facts and interesting...
Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods!
You can find Box Turtle at Long Pond on the Whispering Pines Trail (#2) in the Pine Plantation use area as...
Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods!
You can find My Happy Year by E. Bluebird on the Nature Trail (#16) outside the Education Building. Share...
Enjoy a walk thru nature while reading a story. The story is located on Adams Run Trail, is less than 1/2 a mile, and handicap accessible. Parking is...
Take a hike with park staff in search of interesting plants. At stops along the flat and easy 1/4 mile route, learn identification tips, folklore and each...
Join park staff for a fun and informative tour aound the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....
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...
HELP! I'm serious...we really need some help at Yellow Creek! Could you spare a few hours on the holiday weekend to help keep our park and trails clean? ...
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 the Park Naturalist at Sizerville State Park for a Bird ID Walk through the park. Binoculars and bird books will be provided. Comfortable footwear is...
Stop by the park office to take a look inside our new observation hive. Our hive has all the essential roles and materials to work as a fully functioning...
Trees are all around us - in fact, there are over 100 species found regularly in PA. But can you tell a spruce from a fir? How about a Norway maple from a...
Come join us at Keystone State Park Farmer’s Market. Every Sunday, weather permitting from June 5, 2022 until September 25, 2022 in the Beach parking lot....
Join the park naturalist for a leisurely float as we celebrate Independence Day! Kayak basics, safety, and equipment will be discussed before we head out...
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...
Explore the fascinating story of Laurel Hill State Park on this 2.5 mile hike on easy to moderate terrain!
Please meet at the Snowmobile Parking Area....
Join Park Naturalist, Jessie Kohan, and Frigid resident, Merrilee Anderson, for a nature journaling session. If you'd like, bring your own art supplies, but...
Celebrate our nation's birthday with an ongoing hands on exhibit of fishing equipment, local fish identification, knot tying and casting geared towards...
Think you know the hiding places of Poe Valley State Park? Let’s find out in this adventurous challenge! Follow the riddles provided, collect all the clues,...
How much do you know about the trees in our area? Come join us for a tree-rific (yes, we went there) to explore the science, folklore and history of some...
Southwestern Pennsylvania has a long history of distilling grain into liquor. Join us for this program about the mountain history of spirit distillation and...
Take a leisurely walk around the park roads and learn how to identify trees. Learn about the history of trees in Penn's Woods and the problems they are now...
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 tour aound the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....
Find out about salamanders of Pennsylvania; where they live, what they eat, what makes them so unique, and where to find them. We will explore a local stream...
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...
Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Doubling Gap Lake and checkout the wildlife. Kayaks are limited so first-come, first-serve. To reserve a kayak for 11:00 a.m.,...
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.
Paddle craft are a great way to experience nature and get in some healthy outdoor recreation. Join a park educator for a guided paddle trip around the Seven...
Did you know that there are thousands of different insects to be found in Pennsylvania? Join the park naturalist to seek and catch examples of the huge...
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. Age limit is 4 years...
How are rocks formed? What's a mineral? How do living things become fossils? Come down to the campground amphitheater where we'll be answering these...
Please bring your binoculars and meet at the Fire Tower Parking Lot for an historical interpretive tour of the Fire Tower and Seneca Point. Learn about...
The sport of disc golf is growing rapidly, come find out why. Our park naturalist will teach you the basics of the game and allow you to test your skills on...
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...
Join park staff for a fun and informative tour aound the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....
Do you know the difference between native & invasive lady bugs? Do you know the life cycle or parts of a lady bug? Come learn all about these interesting...
Join us in the celebration of the Flag of the United States during the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will be offering 3 different times for this thirty...
Practice your archery skills in a safe and fun environment! We will cover the necessary safety procedures of shooting a bow, as well as the technical skills...
Follow the movement of stormwater on Earth in this hands-on activity at the beach house.
Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for...
Join us on us this 2 mile loop hike as we learn about this beautiful broadleaved evergreen. This program meets at the Hemock Hills Trail (#34 on the park map).
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...
Test your aim at the Fort Pitt Museum’s Tomahawk Toss starting at 1 p.m.
In 18th-century America, both American Indians and European settlers carried...
Celebrate the holiday by searching for clues to complete the scavenger hunt sheet. All materials provided. Meet at the Amphitheater. Parking is available in...
Make colorful art featuring PA’s native fish! Stop by the craft table to try your hand at the art of fish printing, and learn about the parts of a fish....
Feeling artsy? Or maybe you just want to know a little more about foxes in our area? Join in as we learn how to draw a fox and talk some common fox facts!
From the worlds first Bald Eagle sanctuary to an amazing comeback the Susquehanna River has played a large role in the conservation of our national symbol.
Join us in the celebration of the Flag of the United States during the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will be offering 3 different times for this thirty...
**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 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...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap for this free summer concert series the first Sunday of June, July, August, and September!
Bring your lawn chair or blanket...
Do you like looking for crayfish? Enjoy looking under rocks for may flies and damselflies? We will go into the stream and search for crayfish, mayflies,...
Ferns are an ancient plant and come in all shapes and sizes, and have an interesting and unique life cycle that many are unaware of. Join a park naturalist...
Join us in the celebration of the Flag of the United States during the 4th of July holiday weekend. We will be offering 3 different times for this thirty...
Come check out the snakes, skinks, and turtles that call our state home! Discover some of the unique features and learn basic identification for many of our...
Step back into time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s. Topics will include the local history and prehistory of the area, the...
Join us for a case of HOO done it as we investigate a crime and attempt to clear the name of our Owl Outlaws! Learn what makes owls such fearsome predators...
The Rhododendron bloom at Susquehannock is spectacular. Take a hike with the naturalist down to the stream side to see the blooms, and talk about some...
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...
We're celebrating the park's 90th anniversary this summer with special events . Join us for a relaxing summer evening of acoustic folk and classic rock music...
In the days after the Battle at Gettysburg, the town of Mercersburg would find itself right in the middle of the Confederate retreat. You will hear how the...
CANCELED - Join us as we learn a little about owls! Discover what an owl pellet is, how it is made and investigate and dissect some that the owls left...
Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk for this year will be about the “wood wide web”, a term...
Join Park Staff for a presentation on the lives of fireflies. Did you chase fireflies as a child? Do you feel like you see less fireflies now than you did...
Step back into time and experience the culture of the lumbermen in the late 1800’s. Topics will include the local history of the area, the different...
This video takes you on a twisting journey down the great rivers of the world, pausing to visit the thriving realm of the freshwater pond. Travel upstream to...
With 200,000 soldiers engaged over three days in 1863, it is easy to be overwhelmed by all of the monuments to states, corps, divisions, brigades, companies,...
These two members of the weasel family were extirpated from PA by logging and unregulated harvest. Learn of their return to our state and how well they are...
As the sun sets low and the moon rises in the sky, gentle and scattered flickers of light begin to appear around you, a welcomed light show on a warm summer...
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs will feature fascinating...
**RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY JULY 3RD**
Join our campers and educator for some time with the stars. We'll share a spotting scope, star maps, and some stories...
Join park staff for a guided tour of our night skies! Enjoy a bit of historic astronomy, some prominent visible features, and guided basic navigation of the...
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...
