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. The distance walked during this event and any other hosted by DCNR can be used for America250PA’s Road to 2026 Celebrate Pennsylvania challenge.

All ages. Walk will be about a mile over slightly hilly grassy and graveled ground. No registration needed. 

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

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

💼Bring: Red-light flashlight for later, extra layers/blankets, and a folding/camp chair.

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