Come join us at the Potter County Artisan Center, Coudersport, for a fun evening celebrating the opening of our "Dark Sky Room"! Refreshments will be served, and music provided by Steve Quelet and Eppie Bailey. Artisans are creating unique pieces to celebrate the Potter County Dark Sky.
Come out to Tioga Old Home Days Saturday August 19th. Show starts at 7!
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…
Join a park naturalist as we learn about the importance of freshwater mussels that live in Pennsylvania rivers and streams.
Join members of the Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club (PaWildsAstro.org) for an evening observing session in Hills Creek State Park. Observing will start at about 8:30 with a young moon in its crescent phase. Once completely dark, the telescopes will move to objects highlighting the late summer sky, including clusters, nebulas, and double stars. In the…
Wish you knew your way around the night sky? Experience the wonder of a starry night at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. This weekend's program will focus on the constellation of Cygnus the Swan, Saturn, and the Milky Way. Registration encouraged, but not required. Should we need to cancel or modify…
Look through park telescopes at some of the hidden wonders of the night sky, searching for double-stars and other features tucked into well-known constellations. In August, we may even bring out a large telescope similar to the one this photo! Under the guidance of our volunteers and staff, embark on an amazing telescope tour of…
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…
Our national bird is more than a symbol of freedom. Did you know, they build the largest nest of any North American bird? Come on over to the amphitheater to learn about this fantastic flyer & try your hand at drawing one step by step!
This Sunday, Nov. 19 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., rain or shine, the Nessmuk Rod and Gun Club is hosting its third and final running deer shoot at the club’s outdoor range at 4646 Route 287, 6.5 miles south of Wellsboro in Delmar Township. Club members and the public are invited to participate. The shooter…
Sunday was the one day of the week that woodhicks could relax and unwind. Bring the family to try some of the games woodhicks played, like checkers and horseshoes, as well as a variety of other fun 19th century games.
Pre-registration is required for this event. To register, please go to http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/CreateSingle/10767 Want to give fishing a try? Join park staff on Sunday, August 20th for a family fishing event. This program will consist of one hour of instruction and education, followed by two hours of fishing in Lyman Run Lake. All materials, rods and…