As you tour the PA Wilds looking at beautiful fall leaves, stop by Cherry Springs and see the Earth's shadow covering part of the sun! Stop by the Night Sky Public Viewing Area benches between 11:30 AM and 2:30 PM to safely observe a partial solar eclipse. We'll be there with a solar telescope, loaner…
Please join us to view the partial solar eclipse. Learn about this eclipse and the total eclipse upcoming during April 2024. Solar telescopes and viewing glasses will be made available at the Deane Center Outdoor Concert Area. The eclipse begins at noon and ends at 2:30pm. The event is free to the public and all…
Experience the wonder of the night sky at Cherry Springs State Park through a laser-guided tour conducted by park staff. Explore the constellations of Ursa Major (Big Bear, containing the Big Dipper), Perseus, and Andromeda. Listen as we recount the legends and myths surrounding these mysterious patterns in the sky. Learn about park history, current…
South Penn Dixie is a modern country band with a rock edge. A group of seasoned players with a passion for great country music. Focusing on the latest country music hits mixed with some timeless classics, South Penn Dixie will keep the dance floor full with upbeat country hits. Tickets are $30 and we will…
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. We may even bring out a large telescope similar to the one this photo! We'll also be taking a look at Saturn and its rings. Under the guidance of our volunteers…
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…
Regionally known as “Coudy Santa”, Pete Wyatt will be conducting a 3-part Santa school workshop at the Potter County Artisan Co-op. Wyatt received instruction from the National Santa, Tim Connaghan, America’s Premier Santa, in 2011 in Torrington, Conn. He was also employed at Santa’s Workshop, North Pole, near Lake Placid in NY in 2012. Later…
NOTICE: This is an online virtual program and does not take place at the park. Planning a visit to the Pennsylvania Grand Canyon this fall? Not sure when the best fall colors may occur? Join Leonard Harrison State Park Naturalist Bob Edkin weekly from September 28th until October 25th for a brief update on the fall colors…
The Gmeiner Art & Cultural Center is pleased to announce a presentation on the history of tanneries in Tioga County by local historian Betsy Hale. Tanneries were places where leather was made from animal hides. This presentation will be held twice to allow people with differing schedules to attend. The first presentation will be on…
The Wellsboro Growers Market will be open from 2:30pm to 5:30pm every Thursday through October on the front lawn of the First Presbyterian Church at 130 Main Street in Wellsboro, next to the Green Free Library, weather permitting. Those who want to participate at an upcoming market are asked to email Jeff Berry at wellsborogrowersmarket@gmail.com. For…
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Squeeze the last tasty bit out of fall in an old-fashioned cider squeeze. Stop by the Daggett Run Picnic Area by the pavilion to try your hand at running our human-powered cider press. Learn about the history of apple trees in Potter County, and taste some of your delicious hard work. Stay a few minutes, or the…