The remains of lumber history are all around us! Discover the rich history behind Cherry Springs State Park, growing from a small stop on a winding mountain throughway to a region hosting multiple Civilian Conservation Corps Camps.  

Counting down to America’s 250^th birthday on July 4, 2026, DCNR has partnered with America250PA to celebrate the role of Pennsylvania’s public outdoor spaces and their impact on the Commonwealth. Focusing on America250PA’s theme of “Educate, Preserve, Innovate, and Celebrate” (EPIC), DCNR is helping to engage citizens in all 67 counties to commemorate this momentous occasion. 

All ages. Walk will be about a mile over slightly hilly grassy and graveled ground.

No registration needed. 

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We ask that all park visitors to the programs please leave their pets at home, as dogs are not permitted at Cherry Springs State Park.

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🗺️Where: Use entrance here, park in the lot. Meet your guide at the kiosk by the restrooms. 

🚫Leave at home: Pets (only trained service animals allowed), alcohol, recreational drugs.