Discover Ricketts Hike

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

Hiking the Cherry Run Trail. This is a 5-mile moderate hike. Wear fluorescent orange. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at Beach Lot #2 by the bulletin board closest to the road in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

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Full Moon Astronomy

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

Learn about our moon and take a closer look with our telescope. Bring a flashlight! Contact Rhiannon Summers at 570-477-7780 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information. Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

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Discover Ricketts Hike

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

Hiking the Mountain Springs Trail. This is a 4-mile advanced hike. Wear fluorescent orange. Bring water, bug spray, and wear sturdy hiking boots. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at Beach Lot #2 by the bulletin board closest to the road 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. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Park Office ...

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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. Good boots are recommended for walking. Please bring your own bug spray. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Park Office ...

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Geology Talk and Walk

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

Simeon Suter, retired Geologist from the Pennsylvania Geological Survey will give a presentation on the “Geology of Waterfalls” at the Visitor Center. Then we will go on a geologic tour with some hiking and driving, so please wear sturdy boots! Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Visitor Center in Ricketts ...

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Wisdom in the Woods

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

Are you curious about signs or messages found in the natural world? Join ANFT Certified Forest Therapy Guide, Suzann Schiemer, on a nature-based wellness and wisdom walk. Explore the wisdom found in the flora and fauna of Ricketts Glen State Park. You might even discover that Nature has something to say to you. Please bring your own water and a ...

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Discover Ricketts Hike

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

Hiking the Old Bulldozer Road Trail to see Valley View. This is a 5-mile advanced hike. Bring bug spray and water. Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.  Park and meet at the Rt. 118 Trailhead Parking Lot in Ricketts Glen State Park.

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Homeschool Day for Grades 7th-12th 

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

All programs for this day are for homeschool or cyber school families with children in grades 7-12. We will be learning about maps, compasses, and geocaching. Children must be accompanied by an adult! Registration required at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780. When: Friday, September 8 at 9:00 AM-12:00 PM Where: Park and meet at the Visitor Center in ...

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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 or rhsummers@pa.gov for more information.  Park ...

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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 Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.   Lake Jean Beach in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

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Event Series Sunset Paddle

Sunset Paddle

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

Join us for a leisurely paddle on Lake Jean to observe the sunset. Registration required only if you don’t have your own boat at events.dcnr.pa.gov/ricketts_glen_state_park or by emailing Rhiannon Summers at rhsummers@pa.gov or calling 570-477-7780.   Park and meet at the Western Boat Launch in Ricketts Glen State Park.  

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