Head out to the park for an adventure with your very own flat naturalists! Much like the Flat Stanley in schools, Washington Crossing Historic Park will...
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...
THEY ARE BACK MOVIES NIGHT DURING THE SUMMER AT KEYSTONE STATE PARK SATURDAYS MOVIE NIGHT: Grab the blankets, snacks and especially the family; come to...
Enjoy a beautiful morning hike around the Ridge Top and Day Use Area looking for wildlife and birds! We will hike through the day use area and head up on...
Come look for America’s favorite bird at Bald Eagle State Park! We will have scopes and binoculars available to better see Bald Eagles and other birds. We...
Saturday, September 3, 2022 - Family Fishing
9:00 AM to 12:00 PM – Meet at 528 Boat Launch (Prospect Exit off 422)
Looking for a great way to connect...
Did you know that Meadow Run used to flow past the Falls Area Visitor’s Center? This easy 2 mile hike explores the evidence that geologists have used to...
Join the Friends of Ridley Creek State Park trail crew on their monthly trail maintenance excursions where they care for park trails, remove invasive plants...
Join us in the Nature Discovery Area and park office landscaping as we weed, mulch, and spruce it up. This work is best suited to adults and older children,...
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...
Stop by Camp Tree Army to get an up close look at historical artifacts connected to the CCC Camps of our nation. Learn about “camp life” as a CCC boy.
Look...
Did you know we have fossils right under our feet? Come learn about the types of fossils we find here at Little Buffalo, how they were created, and what they...
Furnace Stack Walking tour
Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the...
FALL IS FOR PLANTING! NOW, right NOW, NOT in the spring is the time to plant trees, shrubs, and perennials. Learn why fall is for planting, take a look at...
Learn basic biology about Monarch butterflies and their life cycle then carpool around the park as we capture and tag live Monarchs. Bring water and packed...
A monarch butterfly educational presentation, followed by a search for chrysalis and caterpillar outside. Check out the monarchs we're rearing in the...
Saturday, September 3
Thursday, September 15
Friday, September 23
Friday, September 30
10:00am - 11:30am
The Monarch Butterfly is arguably one of the...
There are some plants and animals that are best avoided. Join us and learn how to stay safe in the outdoors from poison ivy, ticks, stinging nettles,...
A short 1 hour walking program on the Jordan Creek Greenway Trail. In partnership and being led by St Luke’s University Health Network, join us at the...
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...
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.
Join community partner Jon-Marc Burdick from the Cameron County Conservation District to discover how deer and elk antlers grow, what conditions make for the...
Help the park naturalist with a citizen science project to monitor the migrating population of Monarch butterflies. Learn how this project helps biologists...
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....
This event is CANCELLED due to staff illness. Please contact the park office for information on future opportunites to create your own nature inspired journal.
It's the most wonderful time of the year, International Vulture Awareness Day! Join the park naturalist and Keystone State Park volunteers at the beach house...
Join the park naturalist as we catch, tag, and release migrating monarch butterflies. We'll learn about the biology and life cycle of this fascinating...
The story of owls in Pennsylvania reads like a crime novel. Join us to find out what the owls were accused of and how they were acquitted of all charges.
Join us for an easy, 3-mile hike along sections of several trails, including Red Rock Trail. One of the park’s most scenic trails, Red Rock follows pristine...
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 us for an easy walk around Point State Park! We will learn about general health information and about some of the native plants that grow here in the...
Join us for Owl Storytime with Owls by Kevin J. Holmes! Then we will explore the puzzle of what's owl's belly by examining/dissecting owl pellets. We will...
Elk Smart is a new initiative to help remind visitors who come to Elk Country to preserve the wild nature of the PA elk herd. Learn the four principles of...
Join the park naturalist for a hike that is fun for kids and their families! We will take an easy hike, looking for signs of the animals that live in our...
Monarch tagging is a great citizen science project! Come learn more about the magnificent life of the monarch butterfly & Project Monarch Watch. After a...
Monarch butterfly migration presentation followed by a short walk to catch, tag, and release butterflies.
Arial nets provided. Wear close-toed shoes and be...
Time changed - When the early pioneers came to western Pennsylvania, they had to rely on nature for many things. Join the park naturalist for a look at some...
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...
Learn about the infamous Spotted Lanternfly and what you can do to stop it!
Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.
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...
This past year the migratory Monarch Butterfly has officially been added to the IUCN red list of Endangered Species. This program will focus on the lives of...
Kids, come join the park educator as we become forensic detectives in the mysterious case of the owl pellet! Learn how and what owls eat and get hands on...
Take a wild look into the world of predators and prey! We’ll learn about some unique tools used for hunting and for avoiding being eaten! Could you survive...
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 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....
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...
Bring a camera, phone, or tablet to the Campground Amphitheater and take part in a family-fun scavenger hunt! See if you can find everything on the list to...
Join the park naturalist and learn about this specific butterfly that has attracted many peoples' attention over the years. Its natural history, hardships...
Kids, come join the park educator as we become forensic detectives in the mysterious case of the owl pellet! Learn how and what owls eat and get hands on...
This program is CANCELLED due to staff illness. Please contact the park office to find out about future opportunities for this easy one mile hike to search...
If you’ve ever thought about shooting a bow and never had the chance, then this program is for you. Stop by, get some basic instruction, and then actually...
Do you love board games and brain teasers? Do you have a sense of friendly competition? Join us at the Environmental Learning Center (ELC) for a night of...
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 streams at Hickory Run State Park host a whole world of critters: from trout and minnows to tiny insects and everything in between. Join the park staff...
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...
Come on out to the upper campground to learn about birds of prey and what they sound like. Afterward, we’ll play a fun review game to test your knowledge....
Join the park naturalist as we learn about the night sky, the different phases of the moon, and our constellations. Along the way, we’ll be making our own...
Come join Samuel Cowan around the campfire ring as he tells you the story of how the Cowan family came to Cowans Gap and about their life here. Bring a chair...
This program is CANCELLED due to staff illness. Please contact the park office to find out about future opportunities to learn about the aquatic mammals...
As humans we can only see a small part of the wavelengths of light. But there is a whole hidden world of colors and shapes that can be seen after dark with...
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 Pennsylvania Game Commission to get up close and personal with one of Penn’s Woods most interesting creatures.
Please meet at the Laurel Hill...
Smokey Night will begin with a parade through the campground, led by Smokey Bear himself. All area children and campers are invited to participate in the...
They’re often feared and often hated, but the world’s only truly flying mammals are fascinating and important parts of our ecosystem, not to mention they...
These amazing creatures have adapted to life in the air. Learn about their Natural History and why Ohiopyle State Park has been designated as an Important...
Worlds End is proud to present Tom Jones in a free concert in our new campground amphitheater! A singer, sonwriter, and performer for over 30 years, Tom's...
Complete a bat craft and learn about echolocation. The first 30 minutes of the program will be completing the craft. After the craft come back at 8:00 pm to...
What makes owls so special? Using the latest in camera technology, computer graphics, x-rays and super-sensitive microphones, we can take a brand new look at...
This program will be focusing on a type of packrat that is mainly solitary and not very common in Pennsylvania, the Allegheny Woodrat. There will be a movie...
Join special guest, Forest Ranger Steven Shaffer, for a presentation about Timber Rattlesnakes. Learn about the many misconceptions of rattlesnakes that left...
Please bring your chairs, blankets, and your best animal call imitation to the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater for an evening of animal calls. Join the park...
This vintage, 28-minute film from the 1930s shows many of the skills that woodhicks and river drivers would have needed to move timber through Parker’s Dam,...
Bring your team (or form one once you get there) and all of the nature knowledge you have with you for our Nature Nerd Trivia Night! This competitive,...
*CANCELED DUE TO OVERCAST SKIES*
Take a tour of the night sky to view the spring constellations.
Bring a flashlight and bug spray
Park and meet at the...
Come on out to the nature center to learn about birds of prey and what they sound like. Afterward, we’ll play a fun review game to test your knowledge. See...
Discover the constellations, planets, and other astronomical sightings visible in September. Followed by stargazing in the Wildlife Viewing Area field....
The Pennsylvania topography, combined with the military objectives of commanding officers, led to a tiny village becoming burned into psyche of America. Hear...
Find out how well bears are doing in Pennsylvania. From the largest average weights, earlier breeding age to larger average litter sizes our bears exceed...
Grab your popcorn and head down to the campground amphitheater where we'll be watching a short 1-hour movie on raccoons. Afterwards, the park educator will...
Experience the wonder of the park at night through a laser-guided tour of the night sky and learn how to use a star chart. If weather conditions permit,...
