Coming to a Night Sky Program, but arriving early? Join park staff for a family friendly Nature at Night Program! These programs feature fascinating creatures that enjoy the night as much as we do at Cherry Springs. Possible topics include: fireflies, owls bats, black bears and more! If you arrive early you can bring a…
Based on the true tale of the 1916 collision of a struggling circus and a tiny town in Tennessee, Elephant's Graveyard combines historical fact and legend, exploring the deep-seated American craving for spectacle, violence and revenge. You become both observer and town inhabitant when experiencing this play and will leave pondering the reflection of humanity--and our actions…
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 Major (Big Bear, containing the Big Dipper), Perseus, and Andromeda. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn about park history, current…
Learn the history of elk in Pennsylvania and ways to improve your chances of seeing elk this fall. An antler craft will be available.
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 Moon. No pre-registration required. Telescopes available on a first-come, first-serve basis for the time listed. Availability is subject to staff/volunteer availability, weather conditions, and crowd size limitations. ----…
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. Pontoon boat tours are scheduled to begin in June and continue until the end of September. Tours are offered on most Sundays and other selected dates throughout the season, with three…
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 Naturalist for a hike on the lowlands trail investigating how and why fall foliage occurs annually at Sinnemahoning State Park. This is a 1-2 mile hike on the mostly even…
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 Naturalist for a hike on the lowlands trail investigating how and why fall foliage occurs annually at Sinnemahoning State Park. This is a 1-2 mile hike on the mostly even…
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. The hike will feature a beautiful vista overlooking the upper Pine Creek valley, as well as a tour of the historic Goodall Fire Tower Cabin that was built by the…
Join us for our spectacular Fall Round-Up. There will be horse rides, face painting, wagon rides and so much more. You won't want to miss it. Horse Rides $5 Wagon Rides $3 Face Painting $2
Community Picnic Let’s get together to end the summer season, welcome fall, and honor our long time mayor Mary Jane Haskins. Please bring a dish to pass, table settings and a chair. Ulysses Area Improvement will provide hotdogs, sloppy joes, lemonade, fruit punch and water.
Celebrate fall foliage by stopping by the Wildlife Center Classroom to make a leaf rubbing with a park educator.
