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Join the Friends of Kings Gap for this free summer concert series the first Sunday of June, July, August, and September! Bring your lawn chair or blanket to the top of the mountain to enjoy an evening of great music. Food vendors will be ready to serve you. All summer concerts begin at 2:00 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Don't...
Girl Scouts of all ages are welcome to spend the afternoon at Kings Gap Environmental Education Center to complete activities for the Girl Scouts Love the Outdoors Challenge. Registration is required HERE.
We are excited to once again offer our Women in the Wild event this fall with many new session topics to choose from! $115/person Includes: Evening accommodations available on site or locally at additional cost. Sessions Offered: For more information call 717-486-3799 *Anyone who identifies as a woman, sometimes or always, regardless of assignment at...
Orienteering is the skill of finding your way using a map and compass. Join members of Delaware Valley Orienteering Association to discover more about this sport. 10 AM - 11 AM: Skills will be covered in class 11 AM - 12 PM: Head outside to complete a beginner orienteering course. Rain or shine! Dress for...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap for an all-levels yoga class with a spectacular view on the top of the mountain, led by Ally Gregg and Maurice Sipos. Classes are held on the Mansion terrace and are appropriate for beginners. They include breathing and meditation, and end with a guided relaxation. Modifications will be offered. There is...
Can you hike every trail at Kings Gap? With 2600 acres of forest, Kings Gap has an extensive hiking system. Join us to get more comfortable hiking the trails. By the end, this challenging monthly hiking series will cover over 25 miles of trail at the park. Two options of the same hike are offered...
Come out with our trail crew volunteers to improve the hiking experience at Kings Gap! Work may include: Installing signs, trail evaluations, maintaining and opening trails, cutting new trails, rock work, painting blazes, drainage work, tree work, trail surfacing, installing bridges, etc. SaturdaysMeet at 9 AM > Locations vary; sign up for more info and meeting...
Be a night owl at Kings Gap! Learn about the many owls that call PA home and the 25+ year saw-whet owl research project at the park. Licensed banders will monitor the mist nets. If an owl is caught during the program, the banding process will be demonstrated on a live bird. In case of...
It's not just students who get to begin a new season of learning, but educators get to do that too! Join us for an educator workshop featuring the newly revised Pennsylvania Songbirds curriculum & activity guide. PA Songbirds is a hands-on, interdisciplinary K-8 educators’ resource and activity guide with over 40 lessons, pre-made student sheets, and organizers that...
Join the Friends of Kings Gap in the beautiful Cameron-Masland Mansion for an outstanding evening of entertainment and refreshment. The Steve Rudolf Trio will present jazz at its finest as you enjoy wine, cheese and hors d'oeuvres. Proceeds benefit Kings Gap Environmental Education Center. Tickets must be purchased in advance. For more info visit www.friendsofkingsgap.org or call...
On this day to honor Veterans, join us for a challenging 5.5 miles hike to Hammonds Rocks, a fascinating rocky outcropping with a view! Families of veterans are welcome to attend. Recommended for age 12+ Bring snack, water, and lunch. Service dogs welcome. Meet at the Education Building.
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day by taking a hike! We will be walking about 2 miles on the Watershed Trail which is mostly flat. Please wear bright orange, sturdy hiking shoes, and be prepared for the weather!
