DiscoverE Hide-N-Seekers
Lakeview Pavilion #4 (Lakeview Beach North Shore) 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA, United StatesHide-N-Seekers “Wildlife Buffet” will be held on three Fridays: August 3, 10 & 17, 2018. 4 and 5 year olds are invited to become Hide ‘n Seekers as we learn about animals and the food they eat through hands-on activities, a senses hike, participation in a play, singing songs and crafts. August 3 – What’s Wild & Senses Hike. Please ... Read More
Lakeside Yoga at Moraine
Pleasant Valley Beach 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA, United StatesJoin guest speaker Michele Miklos and park staff in a free beginner yoga class with a view! We will be meeting at the Pleasant Valley Day Use Area, which is to the right of the Pleasant Valley Beach. Learn some yoga basics, take part in a yoga class with a certified professional, and relax with a beautiful view of Lake ... Read More
Explore Offshore
McDanel's Boat Launch - North Shore 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA, United StatesJoin Moraine Park staff in a kayaking adventure. Explore along the shore of Lake Arthur where dragonflies, heron, and fish thrive. Borrow binoculars and watch an osprey soar. During this nature-based paddle, participants will learn some basic kayak tips and set off to explore some of the lake inlets and learn about the lake and its wildlife. Ages 12 and ... Read More
Bike to the Future
Moraine Outdoor Center - North Shore 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA, United StatesCome join park staff on a biking journey through the history of Moraine State Park! We will learn the basics of bike care, practice our chipmunk dodging skills, and head out on the trail. We will bike 3 miles down and 3 miles back, stopping a few times along the way to discuss Moraine’s interesting past. Please bring plenty of ... Read More
Full Moon Paddle
Pleasant Valley Launch (South Shore) 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA, United StatesPaddling Lake Arthur in the full moon is a wonderful experience. Join us for some fun as we explore the lake during the full moon. A limited number of kayaks are available. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an adult. Kayak and gear provided, or bring your own. Life jackets required to be worn. Pre-registration required. ... Read More
Owl Prowl
Bear Run Launch, South Shore 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist to learn about the wonderful owls that prowl the night woods in Pennsylvania. After a short discussion, we will go in search of these night-flying creatures to do a little prowling of our own. Bring a flashlight if you have one. Dress for the weather.
Venomous Snakes of PA
McDanels Boat Launch - Pavilion #7 118 North Shore Drive, Portersville, PA, United StatesJoin the park naturalist to learn about all the snakes we have in Pennsylvania. Don’t let their scales and appearance fool you…snakes play an important role in the environment. Find out what’s real and what’s not, from the venomous to the perfectly harmless and much, much, more. Live snakes will be on hand, so don’t miss out on this grand ... Read More
Wetlands & Wildlife Paddle
Pleasant Valley Launch (South Shore) 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA, United StatesWetlands evoke powerful emotions. To some they are dark, mysterious, forbidding places, to be avoided at all costs. To many novelists, poets, and artists, however, they have been a source of inspiration. Come paddle with us to learn all about wetlands and the wildlife that call wetlands their home. Ages 12 and up, under 18 must be accompanied by an ... Read More
Muddy Creek Oil Well
State Parks Region 2 Office 195 Park Road, Prospect, PA, United StatesCome see a restored oil well in operation! The Muddy Creek Oil Well is an award-winning restoration site of an antique oil well. The Bessemer Gas Engine and Marshall-Barr No. 19 oil well equipment is restored and open for visitors to hear and see the industry that powered this region. The well will operate from 11:00 AM until 5:00 PM ... Read More
Fall Foliage Kayak Float
McDanel's Boat Launch - North Shore 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville, PA, United StatesAs daylight shortens and temperatures begin to drop the long days of summer become just a distant memory and slowly give way to fall. In what seems in a “blink of an eye”, Pennsylvania forests burst into flame. Colors of red, orange and yellow show their dominance over the landscape, making Lake Arthur look like a beautiful pane of glass. ... Read More