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 relaxing paddle out on the lake in search of wildlife and peaceful morning recreation! Previous experience kayaking required.
The park has kayaks,...
Join park staff for a guided hike exploring 1-2 miles of the park's ~50 miles of available trails, chatting about whatever we find along the way!
Please...
Tours cancelled Sun, August 7 due to a delayed part. We hope to have our pontoon boat back on the water next weekend, Sunday 8/14.
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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...
The Western Maryland Railway along with the B & O were the “Life blood” of Ohiopyle in the early 1900’s. The Western Maryland line was location in what we...
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...
How many owls do we have in PA? What do owls sound like? What do they eat? Are all owls
nocturnal? Join the park educator in the amphitheater , as we learn...
Join the Park Naturalist at Sizerville State Park for a morning talk on mammals found throughout Pennsylvania. The program will take place at Sizerville's...
Throughout history humans have relied on the bow and arrow for protection and to gather food. This weapon is still widely used today. Join us for this...
Want to learn how to turn your garden into a pollinator’s paradise? Stop by the butterfly garden during this hour to explore our garden’s selection of...
Join members of LHORBA, our local biking club, to learn the basics of mountain biking. We will be taking a bike ride to practice our new skills. You are...
Tired of walking around Poe Lake to check it out? Come check it out by boat! No experience or equipment required! We will be starting the paddle with some...
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. ...
Spend your morning exploring part of Foster Joseph Sayers Lake with a park naturalist! Bring a set of binoculars to look for birds, or a fishing rod (and...
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...
Celebrate National Water Quality Month by meeting us down the trail at Hawk Falls at any time between 10-11 AM to explore what animals we can find in...
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...
Tours cancelled Sun, August 7 due to a delayed part. We hope to have our pontoon boat back on the water next weekend, Sunday 8/14.
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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...
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.,...
We see butterflies in our yards, gardens, and parks, but naming them all can be tricky. After a short talk, explore the field at Bull Hill alongside the Park...
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...
Join the park naturalist for a hike to Boulder Point! We will observe the unique geology found here at Pinchot Park and learn a little about our woods along...
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
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 and...
Meet at the campground amphitheater and learn how to use a GPS unit and discover the intriguing world of geocaching. GPS units will be provided by the park.
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...
Tours cancelled Sun, August 7 due to a delayed part. We hope to have our pontoon boat back on the water next weekend, Sunday 8/14.
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Step into an 1890's logging camp! Watch blacksmithing, log hewing, or fence-building demonstrations or learn about period logging & blacksmithing tools....
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....
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...
Tired of walking around Poe Lake to check it out? Come check it out by boat! No experience or equipment required! We will be starting the paddle with some...
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...
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...
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.
Elk Talk? You’re telling me elk talk?.... They do! Elk actually communicate in several different ways. Join our KECA staff as we learn about the many...
**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 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...
Join a park naturalist on a hike to discover what flora and fauna can be found in the park and along the trail. We will be hiking about 2.5-miles over...
Summer is the time to explore the unique prairie ecosystem at the Jennings Environmental Education Center!
A guided 90-minute walk discussing the plants,...
Join us at the Brightbill Interpretive Center to celebrate Smokey Bear’s birthday. There will be snacks available as well as some fun activities. There may...
Are nests really all the same? Come investigate the science of nests and nesting. We’ll take a closer look at how and where birds construct nests and even...
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....
On this evening kayak we will be looking for local birds and wildlife that inhabit marsh creek. Marsh Creek area presented by L.L Bean and State Park staff....
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 one of our most fun and popular programs. We’ll meet at the Kentuck Campground Amphitheater to discuss our plan of attack. Then we’ll head to...
