Go for a walk with Presque Isle’s very own flat naturalists. Much like the Flat Stanley in schools, Presque Isle will have Flat Naturalists meet you on a...
Take a walk and read a story at the same time. Throughout the month of July and August 2022, visit Presque Isle State Park for a self -guided story walk...
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...
The Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC) and the Presque Isle State Park complex house many agencies, organizations, partners, and volunteers that play a...
Take a Sunday stroll with us! If you are someone who enjoys stopping to smell the roses, this hike is for you. During this 2.2 mile hike on uneven and...
Join us to find some feathered friends in the park on an easy .5 mile hike near the Visitor Center. We’ll give an overview of basic birding skills and some...
The middle Yough is an excellent place to view wildlife. We will float 9 miles of the Youghiogheny River in hopes of catching a glimpse of an otter or a...
Join park staff for a fun and informative tour around 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...
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...
National Hummingbird Day is coming up, so flutter on out to the nature center to learn about these beloved birds. They are the tiniest birds in the world,...
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....
Tag along with the Park Naturalist to learn about life in our woods. We’ll walk the trails adjacent to the campground over moderate terrain. Muddy sections...
Join our educator for a fun watercolor painting, outside. Everyone will get supplies to create a 5x7 nature watercolor with some instruction from Lee. This...
Stop by our table near the concession stand to check out a variety of animal fur and feathers in this stop-and-chat style program!
In the event of rain,...
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 around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....
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...
Beavers are one of the only animals that physically change the environment to suit their needs. A park educator will be on hand to answer your questions...
Learn the basics of kayaking and take a relaxing paddle around Doubling Gap Lake. Due to high demand, it is recommended to reserve a kayak for 11:00 a.m.,...
Take a walk on the scenic Island Farm loop. Enjoy a hike with our park naturalist as we walk and talk about the local wildlife.
Meeting Location: Pavilion #1
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 tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....
Join our park naturalist, a NASP certified archery instructor, as we develop the basics of archery. Lean how to safely shoot a bow and maybe pick up a new...
Join our park educator on-deck at the pool during water safety breaks for an informative chat. She'll discuss and show you whatever the park offers that day....
Join us on an approximately 2-mile hike to learn about a variety of common wild plants that you can incorporate into your everyday diet.
Meet at Muckrat...
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...
For centuries, people have gathered local plants and infused them with hot water to make beverages. During this program, guest instructor Vince Curtis will...
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.
The mating season for the elk is upon us, join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center as we learn all about the unique behaviors that elk display during this...
Join us for a fun look into the world of bats! Learn about fact and fiction and some gross and funny things about our nocturnal bug eaters. We’ll even do a...
Join our park educator on-deck at the pool during water safety breaks for an informative chat. She'll discuss and show you whatever the park offers that day....
Enjoy a relaxing paddle on Black Moshannon Lake! Discover what plants and animals can be found in the lake, then watch as the sun sets over the lake. This...
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 us for an interesting program where we will explore backyard and wildlife safety. We will identify and discuss plants and animals that can cause harm to...
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...
