Enjoy a story as you walk through the woods.
This season’s story, Winter Dance, can be found on the paved Whispering Pines Trail in the Pine Plantation Day...
As the new year approaches people often reflect on events of the past and look to the future in anticipation of what lies ahead. In nature and the outdoors,...
This is a self-guided activity. Get outside and enjoy the park while searching for wreaths. Each wreath has been decorated with an animal and their tracks....
Welcome in 2023 by enjoying a guided hike in the park!
Two guided hikes will be offered to celebrate - the first at 9am, the second at 1pm. We will walk...
** 3 miles
**Moderate difficulty - trails include some steep incline and uneven terrain
**Ages: Adults and children ages 12+
Start the new year off on...
Start the New Year on the right foot with a walk in the park! Enjoy the beauty of the equestrian trails as we look for signs of wildlife and see what winter...
Join park staff around Scotts Run lake on this 2 mile, first day hike. During the hike participants will enjoy views of scotts run lake while learning about...
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...
Start out the new year with a refreshing hike! Join us for one of two possible hiking choices in our Shoaff's Mill day use area. Both hikes will meet at the...
Join Conservation Volunteer John Jakoby for this easy 2.5-mile hike that goes through various habitats within the park and passes by the Nescopeck Creek....
Join us for this 3.5 mile 1st Day Hike for 2023. Dress for the weather - bring water and snacks for extra energy boost. Friends Group may be providing hot...
Start the new year off right with a morning hike at Raccoon Creek State Park. The hike over moderate terrain will be around 2-hours and cover around...
Resolve to start the New Year on the right foot with a 2+ mile hike. Both sessions include difficulty options with a trek on more level trails, and more...
Start the New Year on the right foot with an easy 2.5-mile guided hike on fairly level trails.
Learn to identify common tree species as we scout for tracks...
Start your New Year and 2023 off right with a moderate, 2-mile hike on the Pine Creek Rail Trail! We will be starting at the Whitetail parking area and...
Kick off the New Year with a first day hike at Michaux State Forest. We will catch views of Long Pine Run Reservoir as we walk along the Beaver Trail. The...
First Day Hikes is a national program throughout state parks across the country. Come join us at Ridley Creek State Park to start your new year outside with...
Get out and get hiking on the first day of 2023! Join us for one of two 2-mile interpretive hikes at Jacobsburg. We will explore the old growth forest of...
Take a two-mile stroll on the Star Mill Trail while learning about the history of Black Moshannon State Park. Meet at Boat Launch #4 on West Side Road.
Find out if the color of your socks can bring you good luck for the new year while on a 2-mile walk to ring in the New Year. Throw sorrows of the past year...
This is a hike just less than two miles. We will be meeting at the Dam parking lot. We will hike Rapid Run Nature Trail and then Overlook Trail for a view! ...
The Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob invite you to take a hike to the historic group camp at Blue Knob State Park. Participants will hike to the historic...
Kick off the New Year and 2023 with an easy to moderate walk at Gifford Pinchot State Park. Led by the park naturalist, we will walk approximately 1.5 miles...
Join us for a hike to a historic waterfall! This hike will be approximately 3.5 miles in length on moderate terrain. Be sure to dress for the weather and...
Join us for an exploration of one of the newest PA State Parks. An easy walk through woods and fields to a view over the Susquehanna River. Well behaved,...
Approximately 1 mile hike, half of the hike will be on the Horse Shoe Trail and the remainder will be cross country and a pipeline riight of way. Hot Dogs...
Start the New Year on the right foot with a walk in the park! Enjoy the beauty of the equestrian trails as we look for signs of wildlife and see what winter...
Start the New Year healthy! Visit the park for a First Day Hike on the General Kane Trail! The trail is an approximate 1.5 mile easy rated trail. Dress in...
Welcome in 2023 by enjoying a guided hike in the park!
Two guided hikes will be offered to celebrate - both hikes start at 1:30 PM from Pavilion #1. One...
Join Canoe Creek State Park and the Friends of Canoe Creek State Park for our First Day Celebration from 1:00 - 4:00 pm on Jan 1st! Bring the whole family...
Join the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park and park staff in celebrating the New Year. Start the year off on the right foot by hiking in the park....
Start your New Year and 2023 off right with a moderate, 2-mile hike through the crisp January air while taking in views from atop the dam as we hike the Old...
Join park education staff for this easy 2.5-mile hike that goes through various habitats within the park and passes by the Nescopeck Creek. Appropriate...
Welcome in 2023 by enjoying a guided hike in the park!
Two guided hikes will be offered to celebrate - the first at 9am, the second at 1pm. We will walk...
Resolve to start the New Year on the right foot with a 2+ mile hike. Both sessions include difficulty options with a trek on more level trails, and more...
Start out on the right foot in 2023 with a short hike, exploring nature in winter at Hills Creek. This slow-paced, family-oriented hike will be less than 1.5...
Start 2023 out right with a First Day Hike at Cowans Gap State Park. This hike is 2.5 miles long over moderate to hard terrain. The hike is along the...
Start your New Year and 2023 off right with a moderate, 2-mile hike on the Pine Creek Rail Trail! We will be starting at the Waterville parking area and...
Start the new year off right by joining Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth on a First Day Hike at White Clay Creek Preserve. Join A guided hike led by a...
Start the new year with a easy to moderate hike around the lake with the park naturalist and Kristin Joivell, Standing Stone Trail Club volunteer. Enjoy...
A family nature hike with easy walking in search of signs of winter activity by animals, stream ecology, and winter tree identification
Photo: Janara Hoppock
Start 2023 out right with a First Day Hike at Cowans Gap State Park. This hike is 1.5 miles long over easy terrain. The hike is along the pleasant, level...
Join the Friends of Cook Forest at the Nuthole Pavilion, located at the entrance to Ridge Camp campground directly off of RT36, as we hike the Fire Tower...
Start the New Year on the right foot with a walk in the park! Enjoy the beauty of the equestrian trails as we look for signs of wildlife and see what winter...
Get out and get hiking on the first day of 2023! Join us for one of two 2-mile interpretive hikes at Jacobsburg. We will explore the old growth forest of...
Take a hike on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals that call the bog home. Meet at Boat Launch #3 on West Side Road. This trail is ADA...
Happy New Year!
People from different cultures use food to celebrate the New Year. African Americans who migrated from the South brought the tradition of...
Join the Friends of Beltzville, and park staff, as we hike from the Beltzville State Park Environmental Interpretive Center (EIC) to the tower on top of the...
Start 2023 out right with a First Day Hike at Cowans Gap State Park. This hike is 1.5 miles long over easy terrain. The hike is along the pleasant, level...
Join the Friends of Goddard and start the new year off with a walk in the park. We will be walking approximately 1 mile on the paved multi-purpose trail as...
