Whipple Dam State Park
photo by Larry Laird
PPFF's virtual book club continues in 2024! The Book Club meets virtually the last Wednesday of the month from noon until 1. Grab your lunch and your book and join others in taking a deeper dive in both classic and new writings about nature, the outdoors, and adventure/travel writing. Click to join by Zoom […]
Join the Friends for the first annual Art in the Park 5K! The 5K will start at 9am at the East Beach Pavilion and follow the Lake Shore Trail to the beach. Pre-registered participants will receive a pair of DeFeet socks. Day-of registration will be available for those wishing to pay cash or check; socks […]
Check out the DCNR Calendar of Events for details and to sign up to participate as a competitor. Saturday August 31 will be a day to celebrate all things Celtic on top the mountain at Kings Gap. Have you always wanted to toss the cabor? You could have your chance! Stay up to date with […]
Art in the Park is back for 2024! Join the Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State Parks as we display local artists' work at the beach house at Shawnee State Park. This year's theme is Anything Nature. All ages and ability are welcome to submit their pieces of art to be displayed for two […]
Art in the Park is back for 2024! Join the Friends of Shawnee and Blue Knob State Parks as we display local artists' work at the beach house at Shawnee State Park. This year's theme is Anything Nature. All ages and ability are welcome to submit their pieces of art to be displayed for two […]
The Friends invite you to join them on the lawn in front of the Cameron-Masland mansion on the first Sunday of each summer month for music and fun! The lawn concerts are free, but donations are kindly accepted and we encourage you to sign up as a member of the Friends of Kings Gap. Bring your lawn chair […]
Step back in time with us as we explore the Nolde Mansion on this docent-led tour. 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 serves as the park and staff offices and is not open to the […]
SORRY! We have reached capacity - waiting list registrations can still be made but all slots are now filled. THANK YOU for your support! French Creek State Park Group Camp 2 will be the setting for a small group weekend of learning and adventure for women. Join us for events ranging from atlatl and backpacking […]
The Friends of Varden Conservation Area will once again host their annual Varden Conservation & Heritage Day at the Tannery Tract. There will be presentations, food, children's activities, family fishing opportunities, music, and a guided walk. Come out and explore this beautiful hidden gem.
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
On the second Saturday each month, the Friends are out doing projects. Meet at 9:00 AM at Pavilion #1 and you'll be able to join in. There is always firewood to move and stack or flower beds to care for. Check in at the Facebook page for details and join in!
Habitats offer wildlife the food, water, shelter, and space that they need in order to survive. Native gardening guru Katie Fisk returns this fall to show you how to add each of these elements to your living space. From the basics of bird feeding, to brush piles, to offering (and managing) water through a bird […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
Join the Friends of Pinchot for a big thank you gathering. The Friends will provide a few main entrees. Bring a dish to share. RSVP below. Picnic at the Conewago Day Use Area, Sunnyside Pavilion. The coordinates for the pavilion are 40.07273, -76.88712 Specific link to the location from Google Maps https://goo.gl/maps/J6BSQNUYwCgQQtzc7 You can also Google "Sunnyside […]
Following the success of the 2023 First Day Hike, many expressed an interest in doing a monthly hike, and it's been going strong ever since! The hikes alternate between Blue Knob and Shawnee on the third Wednesday of the month. Check in with the Friends Facebook page to see where each month's hike will take […]
Hearth Tender Trail work continues! Here's the details: Thursday, Sept. 19th from 8-12 Meet along Trolley Road (the road to access Pole Steeple) at the old haul road gate (approx. 1 mile past Pole Steeple parking lot) - park along the side of the road Bring the following: work gloves, safety glasses, helmet, sturdy work […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
The new Friends of R.B. Winter invite all interested volunteers to join in on a regularly scheduled work day on the third Saturday of the month. Meet at the park office (unless directed otherwise) with gloves, long pants, water, and lunch and we'll start marking tasks off the work plan! Stay up to date with […]
Join the Friends of R. B. Winter on the third Saturday at our monthly volunteer work day! Meet at the ELC at 9:00 am before breaking up into groups. Make sure to bring along work gloves and your refillable water bottle. To get to the ELC, park your vehicle in the parking area off of […]
Join Forest Therapy Guide Robert Sarnoski (Mind Body Simple, LLC) for a series of forest therapy walks at Nolde Forest Environmental Education Center. Varying in length from 1.5 to 3 hours, each session provides an opportunity to clear your mind and truly BE in the forest. Participants are limited in number to 12; registration for each session […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
PPFF's virtual book club continues in 2024! The Book Club meets virtually the last Wednesday of the month from noon until 1. Grab your lunch and your book and join others in taking a deeper dive in both classic and new writings about nature, the outdoors, and adventure/travel writing. Click to join by Zoom […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
Volunteer for National Public Lands Day. Volunteers needed to help maintain trails and structures in the park, and replace invasive plants with natives. Details will be found on the Friends Facebook page.
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
Does arthritis pain keep you from enjoying regular exercise? Join the Friends, volunteers trained as Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease leaders, in a six-week, three-times-a-week, walking program. While walking is the central activity, Walk With Ease is a multi-component program that also includes health education, stretching and strengthening exercises, and motivational strategies. The program includes […]
The Friends of Pinchot will be hosting a trail care work day. We will be working on Oak Trail near the campground playground area. Drive past the campground office and continue onto loop B until you come to the campground playground. You can park at either bathhouse #5 or #6. Please wear sturdy shoes, bring water and […]
Join the Friends of Shawnee & Blue Knob for a family movie night at Shawnee State Park. Stay tuned to the Friends Facebook page for additional information. Movie to be determined but does it matter? What a fun experience!
The Friends are happy to invite you to the popular Garden Harvest Day. Stay up to date with the Friends on their website or Facebook page for more details as they develop and plan to be a part of the fun.
The Friends invite you to one of the biggest events of the Prince Gallitzin season: • Freshly made apple cider is available for sale • Over 100 Crafters setup to provide quality products for sale • Food vendors provide great food • Hay rides through the park • live Entertainment on the stage • Petting […]
The Friends of Milton will host their fall work day at the park on Sunday afternoon. Come on out beginning at 3:00 PM.
