Learn how to be prepared for any long hiking trip. This program will teach good hiking practices such as leave no trace as well as how to use several pieces of hiking equipment such as crampons, trekking poles, cooking gear, mountaineering boots and many more
Explore the diverse landscape of our moon, explore highlands, volcanic plains, and moon mission landing sites. Join park staff in viewing lunar natural afeatures and discovering where moon landings took place among them. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the moon's surface. No pre-registration required. Telescopes available…
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.
The annual Bark Peelers’ Festival, Honoring Pennsylvania’s Lumbering Heritage. will be held on Saturday July 1 and Sunday July 2, 2023. This year marks the 50th anniversary of the festival, which started in 1973. Bark Peelers’ treats thousands of visitors (3000 + in 2022) to lively special events, contests, and demonstrations that celebrate “woodhick” skills. …
Do you have a Pencil, Cop, or Handlebar mustache? Is your beard a Van Dyke, a Goatee, or full-on ZZ Top? New this year as part of our annual Bark Peelers’ Festival, July 1-2, we’ll host our first Beard & Mustache Competition. Keep growing that facial hair and come out to be part of the…
Join us as we hike the Yellow Birch Trail to learn about plants, birds, and see the beaver activity near Tauchers pond.
Launch into space by joining us for astronomy-themed educational yard games. These games will provide an intro to astronomy, and are a great way to ease into the following Night Sky Tour program. Registration is not required for this fun, family-friendly, and free event. —- While you may still observe on your own at the park without attending a…
Whoooo's there? After a half-hour presentation exploring owl traits and identification, we will hit the trail to listen (and look) for owls! They can be a little shy, so be prepared to silently stand still at times. Wear suitable footwear for potentially damp grass, bring a red-light flashlight if you have one. Walk will be about 1…
Explore the diverse landscape of our moon, explore highlands, volcanic plains, and moon mission landing sites. Join park staff in viewing lunar natural afeatures and discovering where moon landings took place among them. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the moon's surface. No pre-registration required. Telescopes available…
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…
Explore the diverse landscape of our moon, explore highlands, volcanic plains, and moon mission landing sites. Join park staff in viewing lunar natural afeatures and discovering where moon landings took place among them. Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of the moon's surface. No pre-registration required. Telescopes available…
The 13th Annual Memorial Fireworks Show is an event for the whole family!! Food and soft beverages will be provided. All we ask is that you donate what you are able to. All donations go directly to the Matt Wood Memorial Foundation!! As always there will be games, a cornhole tournament, a bonfire, live music…