Wet & Wild Wellness

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Do you find yourself drawn to water in a natural setting? If so, you may be nurturing your personal wellbeing. Research is finding that being near, in, on, or under water supports positive health outcomes. Come experience water-inspired sensory invitations with Sue Schiemer, a Certified Forest Therapy Guide and graduate of NBLT/DiscoverNEPA/Outdoor Educator Bootcamp, as […]

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Event Series Compass Course

Compass Course

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Put your compass skills to the test by navigating our compass course. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Event Series Compasses, Maps, and You!

Compasses, Maps, and You!

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Learn how to use compasses and maps. Materials provided. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Evening Bird Walk

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Join the park naturalist on an evening bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. When: Saturday, July 6 at 6:30-8:00 PM Where: Meet at the Hayfields in Ricketts […]

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Event Series Hike It Baby

Hike It Baby

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Join the park naturalist in hiking the Beach Trail. This hike is for pregnant couples and families with babies. Older siblings are welcome to come along! Up to 2 miles of easy hiking depending on everybody's comfort level, and the trail is stroller friendly. Park at Beach Lot #1 or #2 and meet in front […]

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Event Series Explore Archery

Explore Archery

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

If you’ve ever thought about shooting a bow and never had the chance, then this program is for you. Stop by, get some basic instruction, and then actually try your skill at hitting a target. This program is not for experienced archers, but you must be age 12 or older. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 […]

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Event Series Yoga on the Beach

Yoga on the Beach

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach. No experience required and bring your own mat or towel. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.  Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Pennsylvania Bald Eagles

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Learn about our national symbol and how they came back from the brink of extinction. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Park and meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Event Series Tremendous Trees

Tremendous Trees

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Learn how to identify the trees that grow in our park. Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Meet at the Amphitheater in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Event Series Bird Walk with Doug Gross

Bird Walk with Doug Gross

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Doug Gross, retired PA Game Commission biologist and eBird coordinator, will guide us on a bird walk in the woods and shrub lands of Ricketts Glen State Park. We will also practice coding birds for the PA Bird Atlas. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or […]

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Event Series Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Fly Fishing Meet-Up

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Participants will be taught the basics of fly fishing including: casting, knots & fly selection. PA Fish and Boat Commission staff provide all fishing equipment, flies and instruction for FREE. Participants are encouraged to bring their own equipment. NO FISHING LICENSE needed. This is a great opportunity to bring your newly purchased fishing rod and […]

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Event Series Yoga on the Beach

Yoga on the Beach

Ricketts Glen State Park 695 State Route 487, Benton, PA, United States

Join yoga instructor, Tawnia Converse, for a morning yoga session on Lake Jean Beach. No experience required and bring your own mat or towel. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.  Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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