DCNR Calendar of Events

Events

Sunday, August 27

Women Only Backpacking Trip

Have you always wanted to get into backpacking, but didn’t feel comfortable going at it alone? Join the park naturalist on this women-only backpacking trip...

Lagoon by Pontoon

DCNR staff and Volunteers offer a free interpretive pontoon boat ride throughout Misery Bay and the lagoons. Experience the plants and animals that live in...

Hawk Falls waterfall - Hickory Run State Park

Join park staff for a moderate 1.5-mile hike to Hawk Falls while enjoying the wildlife, plants, and natural features of the forest along the way. Bring water...

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir

Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....

Ride the Rails Bike Trip

Join us for a 9 mile bike ride on the Great Allegheny Passage. Along the way we will stop several times and explore the importance of Pennsylvania to our...

Sunday Morning Worship

Grab your morning treat and sit by the lake and enjoy a morning of worship. Please meet at the amphitheater. If there is rain, worship will be moved to the...

DiscoverE: Story Time!

Join the park naturalist for morning story time! One or two children’s stories will be read, depending on participant interest. Related mini discussions...

Elementary Entomology: Praying Mantis

Did you know that a praying mantis can turn its head 180 degrees? They are also amazing at blending in to their habitat. Join the park educator at the nature...

Wildlife Watching Kayak Tour

Go exploring by kayak! We’ll tour the lake and learn about the wildlife that lives here! Call the park at 814-695-6807 to register and prepay the $10.00...

Campground Round-Up

Join the park educator for one more program, game, or activity before heading home - be on the lookout for her walking around!

Insect Exploration

Insects don’t receive the attention the deserve, and when they do its usually in the form of a scream. Join us in catching and taking a closer look at these...

Keystone Farmers' Market

This is a make it, grow it, and bake it market. The Keystone Farmers' Market is held in the beach parking lot. For more information, please contact...

Underdog Hike on the Lookout Loop

We will be hiking the look out loop trail to the beautiful Pavia Outlook. Please, wear hiking shoes and bring plenty of water. This is an easy to moderate...

Yoga on the Terrace

Join the Friends of Kings Gap for an all-levels yoga class with a spectacular view on the top of the mountain, lead by Maggie Stonecash. Classes are held...

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir

Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....

Susquehanna Riverlands Hike

Susquehanna Riverlands Join Naturalist Robin Tracey from Tuscarora State Park for a hike at the Riverlands in Berwick on Sunday, August 27, 2023. The...

Beginners Kayaking

Enjoy a nice relaxing paddle on Doubling Gap Lake while taking in the sights and sounds of Mother Nature. To make a reservation for the 11:00 a.m., 12:00...

White oak growing out of Boulder Field with partially clouded blue sky - Hickory Run State Park

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...

Pontoon Boat Rides

Take a ride on the pontoon boat to see beautiful views of the lake. Age limit is 4 years and older. PFD’s must be worn and will be provided. Seats are...

Hophornbeam

Here we are in Penn’s Woods, but how well can you identify the trees you come across? Tag along on this half-mile walk to learn how to recognize our common...

Thaddeus Stevens Blacksmith Shop

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...

Mansion Sundays: Open for Tours

Join us on the top of the mountain to visit the Cameron-Masland Mansion, an historic stone villa built in 1908 as a summer home. The first floor is only open...

Nature Walk

Try something new by joining us for a stress-free walk around the main park area! Relax and look and listen to nature! For more information on this program...

Pontoon Tour of the Stevenson Reservoir

Join park staff for a relaxing and informative tour around the lake, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife....

PA Mammals Table

Have you ever wondered what types of mammals call Pennsylvania home? Come test your skills of identifying the skulls and furs of common mammals that live in...

Archery: Intro to Archery

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...

Bird Beak Buffet

Stop by our table near the playground by the Bendigo pool for this fun, bird based activity! Play a fun game to investigate and study how bird species use...

Elementary Entomology: Praying Mantis

Did you know that a praying mantis can turn its head 180 degrees? They are also amazing at blending in to their habitat. Join the park educator at the...

Learning at the Beach

Come join the park naturalist at the nature table at the beach to see what he brought today. You never know what you might learn.

Preston’s Pearl Cruises

McDanel's Launch Area on North Shore Learn about Moraine State Park, its history, wildlife, and conservation efforts while cruising Lake Arthur on the...

Shoaff's Mill Tours

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...

Susquehanna River at Vosburg Neck State Park

Join the park educator as we hike Vista Trail, a moderate 2.3-mile loop. Each week we will hike the same trail but focus on using a different sense to gain a...

Chronic Wasting Disease

Have you ever heard of Chronic Wasting Disease, commonly referred to as CWD? CWD is an always lethal disease that is easily spread throughout the Cervidae...

Saturn Opposition

Yes, Saturn is in opposition today, but what does that mean? Learn the workings of the planets in our solar system by acting out their movements on the beach.

Stream Stomp

Come ready to get your feet wet to find who lives in the stream and how they indicate water quality!

Pennsylvania Coyote: Coywolf? Coydog? Coy Mystery?

The story of the Eastern Coyote, it's history, genetics, present and future status.

Tea & Talk

Bring your own cup to sample some sweet fern/mountain mint tea grown right here in the park. Talk is, as always, whatever you want to talk about concerning...

Webs of Intrigue Video

Enter the world of an ancient creature that has become an expert weaver, a consummate hunter, and with more than 30,000 faces-a master of adaptation. Join us...

Bats

Discover the world of Pennsylvania Bats. Learn about their importance, life cycle, habits, and the serious threats towards their population and what you can...

Sunday, August 27