Pine Grove Furnace State Park

Join Keystone Trails Association, Trish Turo (@Coach_Trish), Friends of Pine Grove Furnace, and Michaux Forestry personnel for a half day of giving back to trails. No experience necessary -- we offer "on the trail" training, and provide all tools, gloves, etc.  This event is intended to provide a safe, inclusive space for new trail volunteers...

This event will feature authors, artists, poets, musicians, and storytellers. Join us for discussions, readings, exhibits, demonstrations of artists at work, a chance to interact with cultural figures, and opportunities to purchase works of art and signed copies of books. There will also be a community lunch.

Join the Appalachian Trail Conservancy and the AT Museum for a program and cookout. Hosted by authors and adventurers Heather "Anish" Anderson and Christine Reed, come share your stories about how the Appalachian Trail changed your life. Camping will also be available. Christine Reed is a long distance hiker, author, and advocate for women spending...

Join storyteller and singer Matthew Dodd for a free one-hour event sponsored by the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace State Park. Fun for the whole family!Bring the entire family for this free performance in the State Park Amphitheater, which is just south from the Campgrounds along Bendersville Road. Most visitors should park in the large...

Project Learning tree is an award-winning environmental education program designed for students K-8th Grade. This workshop will introduce you to Project Learning Tree and it's resources through indoor and outdoor activities and networking opportunities. Teachers can earn 3 Act 48 hours. It is open to classroom teachers and non-formal educators, including pre-service teachers, homeschool parents, naturalists,...

Andre Weltman, local historian and chairman of the Friends of Pine Grove Furnace will speak about iron company waterwheels & water races. Many of the old water supply channels are still visible in or near Pine Grove Furnace State Park but are not recognized by visitors. Operation of the iron company’s water-powered grist mill will...

Enjoy a volunteer lead hike on the Koppenhaver Trail, Mountain Creek Trail, and Old Railroad Bed Road. The hike terrain is easy to moderate, with slight elevation changes for a total of ~4 miles. End the hike at Fuller Field for a view of the moon, weather permitting. If you need an accommodation to participate...

Let’s get our feet wet and see what critters we can find living in Mountain Creek! Be sure to wear something you can get wet.  If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least seven days’ notice, interpreters for...

Learn how to use a compass and map to make your way throughout the park to find orienteering markers.  Program typically takes 1.5 hours. Orienteering is recommended for ages 8+. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park you plan to visit. With at least...

Join a local historian to see the furnace “head race” and “slag heap,” a mountain of waste products from smelting iron. The walking path is uneven: wear appropriate shoes, and bring a hiking pole if you wish. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability, please contact the park...

Test out your nocturnal skills while we learn about nighttime creatures and how their senses help them find their way in the dark, during this interactive program. We will also use a UV Black Light to see what luminesces at night. If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a disability,...