Sinnemahoning State Park

11/13/2026

...would sure be a shame if some uninvited guests took your favorite food! 🥪

Protect wildlife, yourself, and your food by storing rations and trash securely when visiting or camping at a state park.

11/12/2026

When the "cast" of one of your favorite childhood cartoons insists on filming on location at Chapman State Park. 🎬🐻🌲

11/10/2026

Be seen, be safe! 🟧

Use precaution and wear at least one piece of hunter/blaze orange clothing if you're visiting a state park/forest during hunting season(s).

We hope all that take to Penn’s Woods this fall will be seen and be safe!

11/06/2026

Meet the new park manager for Mount Pisgah State Park in northern Pennsylvania.

Midway between Troy and Towanda in Bradford County, the 1,302-acre park is along Mill Creek, at the base of Mt. Pisgah (elevation 2,260 feet).

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-names-new-manager-for-mount-pisgah-state-park-in-bradford-c

11/05/2026

Reminder: DCNR will be releasing water from Lake Nockamixon into Tohickon Creek in Bucks County on Saturday and Sunday, November 7-8. The releases will provide Class 3 and 4 whitewater boating conditions downstream through Ralph Stover State Park from 9:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. each day.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-plans-whitewater-release-into-tohickon-creek-for-annual-boa

11/05/2026

It's time for your Week 6 (and final 🥲) Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

Warm days and cool nights helped extend Pennsylvania’s fall foliage season, but today’s rain and wind are expected to bring down leaves across much of Penn’s Woods.

The final days of fall will continue to offer beautiful glimpses of autumn’s vibrant display, capping off what has been a truly exceptional year for fall foliage in Pennsylvania. If you’re hoping to catch the last bursts of color, this weekend may be one of your final chances!

Thanks for following along...we'll see you again next year! 👋

Photo 1: Buchanan Resource Management Center
Photo 2: Moshannon Forest District
Photo 3: Butler County

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

11/04/2026

Nature’s autumn colors are still on display at Cowans Gap State Park. How are the leaves looking in your area? 🍂

11/03/2026

DYK? Adult ticks are most active in the fall. If you’re heading outdoors to see the fall colors, apply EPA-approved repellent to exposed skin and make sure to do a tick check as soon as possible.

11/02/2026

Is there something you're forgetting? 🤔🏕️

It's never too early to start thinking about next summer! Book your favorite campsite(s) and start planning the best getaway ever.

Book now: pennsylvaniastateparks.reserveamerica.com

11/01/2026

Daylight Savings Time has officially ended until next spring. That means the Wildlife Center will now be open from 8:00-4:00 PM daily starting Monday November 2nd.

10/28/2026

Some colorful views from our final Fall Foliage Floats of the year. Peak foliage may be in the rearview mirror but there is still plenty to see, especially on the hillsides around the George B. Stevenson Reservoir.

10/09/2026

The weather for First Fork Festival tomorrow looks fantastic, almost as good as our line up of artisan craft vendors and authors! Our vendors are offering up everything from loaves of bread to woodcrafts. As a reminder all vendor sales are CASH ONLY due to limited cell service int he valley. See you tomorrow!

10/09/2026

First Fork Festival is just one day away! Here is the entertainment schedule for Tomorrow. Hope to see you there!

10/08/2026

First Fork Festival is just two days away! Here is some general info for Saturday including traffic advisories. Please note: food and craft vendor sales are CASH ONLY due to limited cell service in the valley please plan accordingly. Hope to see you this weekend!

10/07/2026

First Fork Festival is just three days away! Here is an early look at the food offerings for this years festival. Hope to see you on Saturday!

09/20/2026

This is your annual reminder that we have a Color-Enhancing Viewfinder at the George B. Stevenson Dam Overlook to help our visitors who are color blind experience the spectacle of fall foliage here in the first Fork Sinnemahoning Creek Valley!

As fall foliage season approaches, here's a reminder that some Pennsylvania state parks offer color‑enhancing viewfinders to help colorblind visitors experience the vibrant colors of the season.

Find a park near you: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/where-to-go/state-parks

09/18/2026

We are just over three weeks out from our annual First Fork Festival!

Celebrate the history and culture of the First Fork Sinnemahoning Valley with local vendors, food trucks, and educational activities for the whole family amidst a backdrop of full autumn color.

We hope to see you here on Saturday, October 10th!

09/07/2026

Just because Summer is ending doesn't mean programs are finished at the park. Here are our program offerings for next weekend!