Outdoor Activities
Outdoor Activities
FALL FOLIAGE PADDLE
When: October 11 Where: Moraine State Park, McDanel’ s Boat Launch Area( North Shore), 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville For more info: events. dcnr. pa. gov
Join a park naturalist for an interpretive kayak paddle. Learn why plants are green and ultimately why they turn the colors they do in the fall. A limited number of kayaks will be available.( Note that due to increased demand, sign-ups for using park kayaks at programs are limited to two per year.)
FALL WARBLER BIRD WALK
When: September 8 Where: Moraine State Park( Barbers Point), 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville For more info: events. dcnr. pa. gov
This birding walk will be led by the Todd Bird Club and park staff. The area is known to consistently produce warblers on their fall migration. Interested bird-watchers of all skill levels are welcome. Bring your own binoculars or some may be provided.
NORTH RIDGE NIGHTMARE TRAIL RACE
When: October 24 Where: North Park Rose Barn, 10300 Pearce Mill Road, Allison Park For more info: runsignup. com
Join a Halloween-themed adventure hosted by North Park Trail Runners!
OLÉ 5K
When: October 3 Where: Harmar Pavilion at Pie Traynor Field, South Ridge Drive, Allison Park For more info: ole5k. com
All proceeds from the race will go to TASH, Inc., an organization that supports La Clinica del Pueblo Anna Seethaler( a nonprofit hospital) and other partner organizations whose work provides hope and opportunity to Oaxaca’ s impoverished and marginalized communities.
OWL PROWL
When: September 9 Where: Moraine State Park( South Shore), 225 Pleasant Valley Road, Portersville For more info: events. dcnr. pa. gov
Join a park naturalist to learn about the wonderful owls that prowl the night woods in Pennsylvania. After a short discussion, the group will go in search of these night-flying creatures. Bring a flashlight with you and dress for the weather.
SLIPPERY ROCK GORGE TRAIL HIKE
When: October 3 Where: McConnells Mill State Park, 1761 McConnells Mill Road, Portersville For more info: events. dcnr. pa. gov / event / slippery-rock-gorge-trail-hike-9719
Join park staff and members of the North Country Trail Association on a 6.5-mile guided hike through the Slippery Rock Gorge. The hike celebrates North Country National Scenic Trail Day. It is considered difficult and will start at Hell’ s Hollow and
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