Celebrate PA Trails Month by exploring all of the trails that M.K. Goddard State Park has to offer. With 16 miles of trails, M.K. Goddard provides endless...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Join PPFF/AmeriCorps Trail Training Coordinator River Missal for a day of volunteering at Kings Gap.
There will be a variety of jobs—laying pathway, native...
Fall is a season that brings change.
What changes do you see as we begin a new season?
Please register each child's name.
This program series is open to...
Take a leisurely stroll with park staff to search for signs of the changing seasons as we celebrate the start of Autumn.
If you need an accommodation to...
Celebrate PA Trails Month by exploring all of the trails that M.K. Goddard State Park has to offer. With 16 miles of trails, M.K. Goddard provides endless...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State...
Join the park naturalist for a morning bird walk around White Clay Creek Preserve to see what feathery friends are living in our park. Whether you've never...
Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each...
Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each...
Celebrate PA Trails Month by exploring all of the trails that M.K. Goddard State Park has to offer. With 16 miles of trails, M.K. Goddard provides endless...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Join park naturalist and avid birder Rob Bergstresser for some morning coffee and birding! We'll enjoy some bird-friendly, certified organic, shade-grown...
This training is currently FULL. Applications are currently closed. Add your name to the WAIT LIST go to -https://forms.gle/MYcA1SfTv56fkZnK6
Wednesday,...
Streams are full of life, you may be surprised what we find. We will also look and chemical and physical features of the stream that influence what we...
Join us on the last Wednesday of September, October, and November for Nature Trivia Nights hosted by Jennings staff! Come solo or as a team. Everyone can...
The Western Allegheny Railroad passed through today's Moraine State Park as it ran from Queen Junction to New Castle. Some of the old railbed is visible in...
This event is in-person ONLY and will be held in the Washington Crossing Historic Park Visitor Center Auditorium.
In 1777, Congress labeled Quakers who...
Celebrate PA Trails Month by exploring all of the trails that M.K. Goddard State Park has to offer. With 16 miles of trails, M.K. Goddard provides endless...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
This training is currently FULL. Applications are currently closed. Add your name to the WAIT LIST go to -https://forms.gle/MYcA1SfTv56fkZnK6
Wednesday,...
Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants,...
Walk With A Doc is a doctor-led walking group helping to advance wellness through nature. People of all ages, fitness levels, and backgrounds are welcome to...
NOTICE: This is an online virtual program and does not take place at the park.
Planning a visit to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon this fall? Not sure when...
Always wanted to learn how to fish? You don’t even need a license for this one time catch and release program. We’ll provide the instruction and loan you a...
***Registration required: Please register for this program by clicking the green "register" button.***
***Meeting location: Giving Pond Recreation Area,...
Owl Prowl – Thursday, September 28, 2023
6:30PM – 8:30PM – Pleasant Valley Non-motorized Launch Area (South Shore) - Moraine
Join the park naturalist to...
This is a private event and is listed for your information and planning purposes. This will impact the usage of the main day use area at Little Pine State...
Celebrate PA Trails Month by exploring all of the trails that M.K. Goddard State Park has to offer. With 16 miles of trails, M.K. Goddard provides endless...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Join the Park Naturalists for a paddle up the heart of Lake Arthur. Learn about the history of Moraine State Park, what the Muddy Creek Valley looked like...
Join the Park Naturalists for a paddle up the heart of Lake Arthur. Learn about the history of Moraine State Park, what the Muddy Creek Valley looked like...
Friday, September 1 and 29, 10:00am
Hiking is a great way to improve your
physical and mental health! Join the Park Naturalist for a quickly paced 2...
Fall is upon us, and changes are happening all around Pinchot Park. Join us for an easy to moderate walk, were we will discuss how trees and animals spend...
Join Dr. Susan Munch on a scientific plant-identification walk though the Nolde Forest. This is a hands-on botany walk through the woods, so please dress for...
The fall season is here, so let’s enjoy the beautiful colors that come along with this time of year! Join the park educator for a short walk in the park as...
Join us for a special nature themed storytime with a Kings Gap Park Resource Ranger! There will be great stories and fun activities.
Ages 4-7
Registration...
There are many legends in these mountains. Tales of mystery, magic, and perhaps murder! Join us for a hike through the dim woods of Ohiopyle. As we stroll...
Join Richard Gosnell, certified Kripalu Outdoor Mindfulness Guide, at Pymatuning State Park to spend time observing nature and learning outdoor mediation...
Join the park naturalist around the campfire to hear some mild ghost stories from autumn. You may just learn something new. Bring a chair or blanket and...
What are the differences between deer and elk? Who arrived in Pennsylvania first? Come to this program and find out, along with learning general facts about...
Join us for quiet evening paddle under the stars followed by a campfire, full moon and campout on the beach. You will need a kayak or canoe with a PA boat...
Come join the park EES for a 1 mile walk around Conservation Island as we watch the Harvest Moon rise over Pickerel point. This program meets at the...
Learn about our moon and take a closer look with our telescope.
Don't forget your flashlight and bug spray!
Park and meet at the Visitor Center.
This...
Join us to hike in the light of the moon! We will walk through part of the woods to see how animals adapt to the full moon light using our eyes and ears....
Moonlight Paddle
BYOK – Bring your own kayak for a moonlight paddle! Kayak under a near-full moon, watch the stars and experience the night life on the...
There are many legends in these mountains. Tales of mystery, magic, and perhaps murder! Join us for a hike through the dark woods of Ohiopyle. As we stroll...
Enjoy a relaxing paddle under the soft light of the Harvest Moon. Registration required. Kayaks are limited. Tandems available. To reserve a kayak, please...
Enjoy an exlusive excursion on our peaceful mountain lake.
Please provide your own boat, paddle, life jacket, and light or headlamp.
Please meet at the Old...
Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...
This is a private event and is listed for your information and planning purposes. This will impact the usage of the main day use area at Little Pine State...
Celebrate PA Trails Month by exploring all of the trails that M.K. Goddard State Park has to offer. With 16 miles of trails, M.K. Goddard provides endless...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Join a Park Naturalist on a guided bird walk. Binoculars are encouraged but not required. The park has a limited supply of binoculars available on a first...
Join park naturalist and avid birder Rob Bergstresser for a leisurely 1.5-mile walk around our Day Use Area and Pine Run Cove Trail in search of migrating...
The course is a 5 mile trail race taking part mostly in shaded woods on single track hiking/biking trails. It will begin near the event grounds and progress...
How to Teach Science Concepts Outdoors for Middle and High School Educators.
Join our education staff as they share their best techniques for teaching older...
Registration is required!
Many outdoor activities are traditionally seen as highly masculine spaces, which may make it harder for those who don’t “fit in”...
Set amidst a magnificent forest backdrop, participants are guided through a series of mindful and immersive activities designed to enhance their well-being....
Project WILD is an interdisciplinary environmental education curriculum that focuses on wildlife. This workshop is open to all educators who work with...
December 1, 1959: Alleghany Airlines Flight 371 crashes into the north face of Bald Eagle mountain after a failed landing attempt at Williamsport Airport,...
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...
Not enough time for Forest Bathing? Try a Forest Shower! Even a short amount of time spent in a natural environment provides health and wellness benefits....
Ages 15 and up
Teens and adults who have never tried archery before can learn the basics of the sport and try their skill at hitting a target. Registration...
Are you new to kayaking and don't know where to begin? Come out and learn the basics of kayak safety and technique at Memorial Lake State Park. Not only is...
Take a stroll on the bog trail to look at the plants and animals up close with a magnifying glass. Magnifying glasses will be provided. This trail is ADA...
Take a stroll to look for the signs of seasonal change. We’ll look to the landscape and the critters that live here to understand the impact of seasonal...
You are invited to join staff from Moshannon State Forest and Wildlife Technology students from Penn State-DuBois for this Fall's Walk in Penns Woods. The...
Enjoy a walk through the Goat Hill Wild Plant Sanctuary and view the work being done to restore this globally rare and important ecosystem. Experts will be...
Join us for a special nature themed storytime with a Kings Gap Park Resource Ranger! There will be great stories and fun activities.
Ages 4-7
Registration...
Have questions about why the leaves are changing color? During this time the park naturalist will be roving the Bridge and the main park area to answer your...
Join the Friends of Cook Forest for a Walk in Penn’s Woods hike. We’ll celebrate the beauty of Pennsylvania’s forests by walking through old growth on the...
Take a nature walk with a ranger and learn about non-native plants and their impact on Pennsylvania’s ecosystems. Gain helpful methods you can use to stop...
Join a friendly competition between DCNR park staff in a outdoor cooking cast iron cook off. Be the judge and enjoy tasting the food that represents each...
Join our park naturalist on a short hike to learn all about the different trees at Beltzville State Park. We will take an in-depth look at the fall foliage...
Celebrate National Honey Month with a trip to the hive!
Please meet at the Scenic View Overlook Parking Area.
For more information, please call the Laurel...
Join PA elk biologist, Jeremy Banfield, to learn how elk managed to make their way back to Pennsylvania and the conservation efforts that made it possible...
McDanel's Launch Area on North Shore
Learn about Moraine State Park, its history, wildlife, and conservation efforts while cruising Lake Arthur on the...
Keep an eye out for the Point State Park environmental educator on your visit! You will notice an animal fur slung around his shoulder and he would be happy...
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...
Get ready for fall migration! What birds can we expect to see passing through our area? Who is leaving us for the year? And who is here to stay? Come find...
Join us early for our October monthly program at the park as we explore the life of the early pioneers in western Pennsylvania. We will look at several...
Join local historian, Andre Weltman, for an one-hour tour inside the Ironmaster’s Mansion built in 1829.
If you need an accommodation to participate in...
Stop by the amphitheater (near bathhouse #5) in the campground to show us your skills by trying to match the animal fur to the corresponding skull.
If...
Have you heard of the Invasive Spotted Lanternfly which is making its way across Pennsylvania? Are you interested in learning what you can do to help combat...
Join us in the education center classroom for a tour through the scenic PA State Parks. Did you know PA has more than 120 state parks? Enjoy the tour and...
Did you know we have over 60 different mammal species in our state? How well do you know your calls of the wilds? Come on out to the amphitheater to learn &...
Meet our DCNR staff in the upper floor exhibits to celebrate international raccoon appreciation day. View a real raccoon pelt and plaster tracks while...
Join park staff for a leisurely paddle around Poe Lake to observe the lake as the sun sets, and hopefully catch some stellar colors! We’ll discuss the...
Saturday, September 30
6:30pm - 7:30pm
Pack a lawn chair, blanket, snacks, a thermos of hot cider and partake in an evening around the campfire with your...
The world keeps spinning, and why not enjoy the setting sun from the vantage point of a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but...
If your a Black Bear, Pennsylvania is the place to be. The program focuses on the adaptations, facts and myths associated with Black Bears i n Pennsylvania.
Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program!
These programs feature fascinating...
Join us in the evening to learn and listen for Owls around Clear Creek State Park. We will be at Shelter 3 where we will go over some amazing owls in...
Join the park naturalist for a hike around the lake as we learn about the September Full Moon and why it is called the Harvest Moon. We will also learn about...
Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff.
Explore the constellations of Ursa...
Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. This evening we're focusing on Saturn, Jupiter and the...
Take a moment to look at the stars - while sitting in a kayak. All equipment (kayaks, paddles, vests) will be provided, but please dress appropriately for...
Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...
This is a private event and is listed for your information and planning purposes. This will impact the usage of the main day use area at Little Pine State...
Join Point State Park on Walk in Penn's Woods Day! We will start the day learning about and seeing which birds are migrating through our urban woodlands....
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
The walk in Forbes State Forest will start at Laurel Summit State Park parking lot. From there we will walk portions of Fish Run, Hobblebush then Wolf Rock...
Join us for our annual Apple Cider Festival!
Enjoy:
Craft and Food Vendors HayridesLive MusicPetting ZooChainsaw CarvingApple Cider Pressing DemosNature...
Join the park naturalist for a morning bird walk around Memorial Lake to see what feathery friends are living in our park. Whether you've never birded before...
Join us for a short hike in Penn's Woods along a portion of the Oh! Susanna Trail. Participants will learn about tree ID, invasive and native plant ID,...
Come along on a moderate 1-mile hike around the Tiadaghton Resource Management Center on the Lower Pine Bottom Trail to learn about a variety of forestry...
Did you know we have over 60 different mammal species in our state? How well do you know your calls of the wilds? Come on out to the Nature Center to learn &...
What’s that tree hanging down over your tent? Or maybe even that beautiful shade tree you have in your backyard at home? How do we know which tree is which?...
This 7-mile loop utilizes the Eddy Lick Trail and Bloomdraft Trail, (Part of the Chuck Keiper Trail), to create the perfect day hike to experience some of...
Join Michaux State Forest staff for a 1.5 to 2-mile walk in the woods on Sunday, October 1st from 10 AM – 12 PM. We will explore the Smoke Zimmerman Cross...
The walk will take place in the Penn’s Creek Wild Area with a scenic view of the stream off White Mountain Ridge Trail. The overall distance should be...
Join the park naturalist for a walk in Penn's Woods. "Walk in Penn's woods is an annumal event celebrating Pennsylvania Forests. Parks, forests, and...
Walk in Penn’s Woods is for people across Pennsylvania to visit and learn about the forests that enhance our well-being. Forests are always working for us,...
Take part in this statewide coordinated event by joining Lackawanna State Park and Pinchot State Forest staff to explore and learn about the forests that...
Join Tioga State Forest’s Kara Swartout, Forest Ranger, for an approximately two mile hike on the Dry Hollow Trail, Tioga State Forest, on Sunday October 1st...
Every Autumn the hardwood forests of Eastern North America put on a show as their leaves change to brilliant colors. Join a Sinnemahoning State Park...
Take a leisurely walk with Ranger Margaret McNamara to the Pine Hill Vista and discuss fall foliage and why trees turn brilliant colors in the fall. Meeting...
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...
Join Foresters from the William Penn State Forest District for a hike through the Nolde Forest to celebrate Walk in Penn’s Woods day on Oct 1! If you’ve ever...
Join Point State Park enviornmental education staff for short walks around the park learning how Mother Nature sports the colors of Pittsburgh. Meet at the...
Sponsored by the Friends of Kings Gap, join us for a fun fall festival focused on Nature and Art on October 1, 12-5pm at Kings Gap Environmental Education...
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...
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...
Take a guided walk in the Tuscarora State Forest along the Iron Horse Trail. Learn the rich history and flora/fauna of the area during this Walk in Penn's...
Take a walk on the Farmstead Loop and hear all about Evansburg’s past. Learn about how the land has been used throughout the years and how to preserve it for...
Join DCNR staff at Big Spring State Park for a scenic walk along a historic railroad grade. Heading east from the park participants will take Iron Horse...
Join the park naturalist for a program on cooking with a cast iron Dutch oven. You will learn about preparing the Dutch oven, cooking food in the Dutch oven,...
The group will ascend to the Monument Rock Vista 1.5 miles by way of Ramsey Path and the Standing Stone Trail. Parts of this route are moderately steep and...
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...
McDanel's Launch Area on North Shore
Learn about Moraine State Park, its history, wildlife, and conservation efforts while cruising Lake Arthur on the...
Join us for a Tree ID hike in the park. Meet at the Park Office. Hike will be 2.5 miles beginning on Three Mitten Trail, continuing on Polly Hollow Trail and...
Join Ranger Liam for a 3-mile hike along the white trail to the dam and back. Learn a little about park history and enjoy the trail on this wellness walk.
Come along on a moderate 3-mile hike on the Ruth Wills Trail to learn about a variety of forestry related topics! Learn some tree, native, and invasive plant...
Join Ranger Charlie Cavanagh on a 2 mile, leisurely paced hike on the Moon Lake Shore Trail, and through the forested Nature's Way Trail. The hike will be...
DATE: Sunday October 1, 2023
TIME: 1pm-3pm
WHERE THE WALK WILL START: Paul Troutman Forest Demonstration Area (Haldeman Tract)
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE...
Come join DCNR Service Forester Scott Swift on Sunday, October 1st for a “Walk in Penn’s Woods”. This year’s event will be held at the Montour Preserve and...
The walk will take place on a forest management site that has plans for early successional habitat. Discussion will take place on past management, recent...
Fall is here! Take an afternoon walk in woods with a park educator, investigating signs of the changing seasons.
Moderate walk of about 2 miles will be...
I will be hosting an easy 1 mile walk in the Babcock division of the Gallitzin State Forest. We will hike from the parking area along Buffalo Road up the...
Led by Forest Therapy Guide Robert Sarnoski (Mind Body Simple, LLC), the mindful walking meet-up promotes inner peace, focus, and connection with the...
Join the park naturalist on an easy 1-mile walk on the Honey Creek Interpretive Trail as we talk about woodpeckers in our area, look for signs of them, and...
Join the park naturalist and others for a 1.2 mile loop hike in the northern hardwoods forest of Worlds End State Park. We'll hike along the cascading waters...
Trees are all around us - in fact, there are over 100 species found regularly in PA. But can you tell a spruce from a fir? How about a red maple from a sugar...
Have you ever been walking through the woods and wondered what was under the rock you just stepped over? Chances are there is a salamander under there. Come...
The President's-Tree Walk at Thiel College. Thiel College, Greenville, PA, has had 20 presidents since it was founded in 1866. Trees are designated to...
Meet by the Fuller Bath House and take a guided hike through the park, enjoying a Walk in Penn’s Woods.
If you need an accommodation to participate in park...
Led by Forest Therapy Guide Robert Sarnoski (Mind Body Simple, LLC), the mindful walking meet-up promotes inner peace, focus, and connection with the...
Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each...
Our popular Tales for Tots program returns with all new explorations! Join us for story time followed by nature activities for preschoolers ages 3-5. Each...
Apples are one of nature's fall delicacies. Learn more about apples, their history at Vosburg, and do apple-themed activities.
Please register each child's...
Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Hiking the Cherry Run Trail.
This is a 5-mile moderate hike.
Good boots are recommended for walking.
Bring water and wear fluorescent orange.
Park and...
Join park naturalist and avid birder Rob Bergstresser for some morning coffee and birding! We'll enjoy some bird-friendly, certified organic, shade-grown...
NOTICE: This is an online virtual program and does not take place at the park.
Planning a visit to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon this fall? Not sure when...
Happy 66th Birthday to McConnell’s Mill State Park!! While you might just know the park for its picturesque views, adventurist hiking trails, and flowing...
Get moving after work with a brisk hike at Jacobsburg! These guided monthly hikes are 2 to 2.5 miles over uneven terrain. Dogs are welcome to hike on a...
Have you heard about PA two famous groundhogs, Punxsy Phil and Gus?Regardless of whether you view groundhogs as annoying or adorable, join us for this...
Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Interested in learning more about gardening with native plants? Volunteer to work alongside our education staff as they mulch, pull weeds, divide plants,...
Join for 7 different hikes throughout the park . All seven hikes in this series will be between 1-2.5 miles in length. We will discuss the flora and fauna...
Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...
Come enjoy some hot coffee and hot chocolate around a campfire at the amphitheater and talk with the Clear Creek State Park Environmental Educator.
Enjoy a...
StoryWalk is a fun educational activity that places a children's book along a section of the Oh! Susanna Trail. The book that was choosen for this fall is...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Halloween Decorating Competition at Cook Forest Ridge Camp hosted by the Friends of Cook Forest.
Join the fun of competing & judging campsite decorations...
Discover nature with other elementary age homeschoolers (K-5) who meet up every other Friday with DCNR park naturalist to explore the outdoors through a wide...
Fall is upon us, and changes are happening all around Pinchot Park. Join us for an easy to moderate walk, were we will discuss how trees and animals spend...
Ever wanted to explore promised land lake? Well this is your chance to join us for a paddle on the lake as we take in the foliage and learn about the trees...
Please meet at the Ridge Camp Park Amphitheater to take a candlelit walk back in time with a woodhick from the 1800’s. He’ll be telling old stories of...
The Draconids are coming! The peak of the Draconids Meteor Shower is in early October! As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind...
When was the last time you looked up at the stars? Did you know, that when you're looking up, you're actually looking into the past? Come on out to the pet...
Come to Jennings and follow the Storybook Trail featuring One Little Acorn. The Storybook Trail is a fun, educational, outdoor activity that places the pages...
Join park naturalist and avid birder Rob Bergstresser for a leisurely 1.5-mile walk around our Day Use Area and Pine Run Cove Trail in search of migrating...
NEW at the Park! A StoryWalk!
Take a stroll on our woodland path and read a story as you go. This exciting installation was created for the park by the...
Halloween Decorating Competition at Cook Forest Ridge Camp hosted by the Friends of Cook Forest.
Join the fun of competing & judging campsite decorations...
Lend a hand and help us get the park ready for winter! Grab a friend (or a group!) and meet at Pavilion # 1.
Bring a water bottle and wear appropriate...
Join the park naturalist and representatives from Fly Fishers International to learn the basics of fly fishing at Oil Creek State Park. We will cover casting...
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...
Women are invited to join experienced state park staff for an all-inclusive guided backpacking trip for beginners along the North Country Trail from October...
Pine Grove Furnace was not always the scenic mountain getaway you see today. Take a 1-mile walk through the past to discover the history of Pine Grove...
As part of a movement to promote health, nature and local parks and trails, the Friends of Cook Forest invites the public to a Walk with a Doc hike. The...
The Introduction to Trapping program at Yellow Creek State Park is open to kids and adults of all ages and is designed to introduce folks to what kinds of...
The Muddy Creek Oil Well is an award-winning restoration site of an antique oil well. The Bessemer Gas Engine and Marshall-Barr No. 19 oil well equipment is...
Come join us for the Annual Autumn Festival at Sizerville State Park! This historic festival celebrates pioneer crafts, skills, and foods. Local artisans...
Pennsylvania State Parks are managing their forest resources in new and exciting ways. Ohiopyle is one of the first parks to attempt this new approach....
Please meet at the Nuthole Pavilion, located at the entrance to Ridge Camp, to discover the fascinating world of owls in Pennsylvania. Learn about what...
Ash trees were once America's most popular ornamental street tree, so what happened to it? We'll learn all about this tree's rise and fall from stardom...
Also known as Shinrin Yoku, which translates to Forest Bathing in English. This practice involves being immersed in nature! Research shows that there are...
Stop by the Fort Pitt Museum entrance to meet the Point State Park educator for some interesting facts about furs and skulls from native Pennsylvania...
Explore the outdoors by joining our ParkResource Ranger for a series of guided hikes held every other week that will show off natural and historic features...
How well do you know your local park? The environmental educator of Point State Park will be stationed outside the Fort Pitt Museum to help you start your...
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 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...
Learn how to read land features, determine distance, and access these helpful maps when preparing for your hiking or hunting trip. Materials provided.
Basic...
Celebrate Columbus Day Weekend, by learning about our national bird. They are more than a symbol of freedom. Did you know, they build the largest nest of any...
Learn about the long journey birds take each year and the threats they face along the way. Hear about the danger presented to them by human structures and...
