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 campground playground area & join park staff to learn a little bit about the night sky, what seasonal constellations appear, & some myths & legends associated…
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While meteors are best viewed after midnight with the naked eye, look through park telescopes while you wait for midnight to fall. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the night sky. We're focusing on Saturn, double stars, and possibly…
The Second Annual Wellsboro Comic Con will be on Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10am to 5pm and Sunday, Aug. 13 from 12pm to 5pm. Hosted by Pop’s Culture Shoppe, this family-friendly festival is offering activities throughout downtown Wellsboro, including at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts, the Warehouse Theatre Gallery, St. Paul's Episcopal Church Parish Hall, plus…
The Liberty Farmer's Market will open in style on Saturday, April 29, 2023. The market is located at 8586 Route 414 in Liberty, PA and will be open from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM every Saturday now through October 7th.
PRE-Registration is required. To register go to: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/200272 Going to catch a star show at Cherry Springs? Why not catch a fish first! This Intro to Fly-Fishing class is capped at 20 participants. This 4hr program will provide participants with 2hrs of hands-on instruction of equipment assembly, knot tying, aquatic macroinvertebrates, and casting. The remaining…
Take a relaxing paddle out on the lake in search of wildlife and peaceful morning recreation! Previous experience kayaking required. The park has kayaks, PFDs (life vests) and paddles available to borrow for the program. You may also bring your own boat and gear, though any personal kayaks/canoes must have a current DCNR Launch Permit…
During this year's Wellsboro ComicCon, Thomas Ask of the Pennsylvania College of Technology Makerspace program will be here from 10AM-5PM in the Studio at the Gmeiner for a free workshop open to anyone who wants to stop in. The tables will be set up foam smithing examples, such as a foam batterang and Link's leather…
Join us for a short, fun, interactive activity that helps explain where the Perseid meteor showers come from. This game provides an intro to this weekend's Perseid Meteor Shower, and is a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program. All ages - kids, teens, and adults. Registration is not required for this fun,…
Learn all about Pennsylvania's black bears. You will learn about their habitat, diet, behaviors, management, diseases, and more. Hides, skulls, videos, and other visuals will be displayed.
The Perseids are coming! While the peak of the Perseid Meteor Shower is mid-August, meteors can be observed any time from late July through the month of August. As the Earth intersects with the orbit of dust particles left behind by the comet Swift-Tuttle in 1992, visitors will flock to Cherry Springs State Park for…
The Perseid Meteor Shower peaks this weekend! While the best meteor viewing will occur after midnight, come explore the night sky with us. In this program, explore constellations through a laser guided tour led by park staff. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Registration encouraged, but…
Try to catch the famous Perseid Meteor Shower! With bright meteors zooming in at about 1 per second, the Perseids are possibly the brightest and most famous meteor shower in the Northern Hemisphere. Saturn will also be at its closest and brightest and we’ll have a telescope available to view its rings and moons. Park…
