Nescopeck 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

10/08/2026

Thank you to last night’s final Trail Crew of the season! Such a wonderful group of people who came out to clear old debris, fallen trees, and trim overgrowth on the Woodland Way Trail towards the back 🦫 pond. We’re always happy to welcome new volunteers and see familiar faces!

If you’re interested in volunteering, please visit https://dcnrvolunteers.pa.gov/.

09/10/2026

Check out this week's programs at Nescopeck and Hickory Run State Park! If you're a Girl Scout, join us for special programs celebrating Girl Scouts Love State Parks. We also have other programs open to everyone!🐟🦉💫

09/01/2026

Are you ready for a fantastic Labor Day Weekend? There's a program for everyone here at Nescopeck, Hickory Run State Park, and Lehigh Gorge State Park! 🌷🐸🐦

09/01/2026

We'll be learning how to read what's written in the rocks on Thursday! Join us and special guest Geologist Sim Suter for a presentation and walk along Reilly Loop to investigate our geologic stories.

Join our staff and retired geologist Sim Suter at Nescopeck State Park and Lehigh Gorge State Park for our Reading Rocks series. Spaces are still available!

➡️ Sign up here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search?search=reading+rocks

08/26/2026

Summer is not over yet! Come out and join us for this week's fun programs. 🥾🐟

08/25/2026

Join us next week for our free Reading Rocks Learning Series!🪨

Don't miss out on retired PA Geologic Survey Geologist Sim Suter as he shares the secrets of the stones that shape waterfalls and streams.

💧Wednesday - Lehigh Gorge State Park (Rockport access) - 9:30-11:30 AM
Rocks can tell incredible stories about the landscape and its history. Join guest speaker and licensed geologist, Sim Suter, for an exploration of the unique geology of the Lehigh Gorge. We will depart from the Rockport Access to discover how the gorge’s rock formations create dramatic cascades and reveal the region’s natural past. We’ll also weave in a bit of local history as we explore this striking landscape.

💧Thursday - Nescopeck State Park - 9-11 AM
The wonders of geology don't just stop at rocks... it can also influence water! Join guest speaker and licensed geologist, Sim Suter, to learn about local geology and how it affects the water quality of Nescopeck Creek. We will be walking down Reilly Loop to see first-hand how geology shapes streams and the flow of water.

➡Register here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search?search=reading+rocks See less