Ohiopyle State Park

10/30/2026

Don't be Dan. Be like Bob. See where fall color is peaking before you go at www.pa.gov/FallFoliage

10/29/2026

It's time for your Week 5 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

The continued pattern of warm days followed by cold nights and frosty mornings is continuing to transform southern Pennsylvania’s forests into a mosaic of fall color. With minimal winds helping to extend the peak in many counties, fantastic autumn shades are now visible from the middle and southern Appalachians to the southern Alleghenies and deep into the forests of southeastern PA.

As fall foliage season winds down, this weekend may be the last great opportunity to soak in the wonderful colors across a large portion of Penn’s Woods.

Photo 1: Norcross Vista (Elk Forest District)
Photo 2: Edinboro (Erie County)
Photo 3: Sinking Springs Road (Tiadaghton Forest District)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/29/2026

Investment in Pennsylvania's state parks pays off!

New data from a Penn State study shows the Commonwealth’s 125 free and open to the public state parks yielded over $16 for every $1 invested. Researchers estimate state park visitors spent $1.2 billion in Pennsylvania communities within 50 miles of a state park on visits to state parks in 2025.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/new-data--pennsylvania-s-free-state-parks-generate--16-in-econom

10/28/2026

Discover PA’s past in a whole new way! The DCNR/America250PA GeoTrail is now available, guiding adventurers to 25 state parks to uncover history through geocaching.

Explore, find, and log all caches to earn a completion coin.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/recreation/what-to-do/geocaching/dcnr-geo-trail

10/27/2026

Beneath a night sky alive with magic, Cherry Springs State Park feels like stepping into another world.

If you’re chasing wonder, inspiration, or an enchanted place to lose yourself in a good read, our state parks are waiting to be explored.

10/26/2026

Can you guess this state park?

Here's a hint: the park shares a name with its popular lake! ⛵

Check the comments for the answer!

10/23/2026

Meet the new assistant park manager for Bald Eagle State Park in central Pennsylvania.

With two campgrounds, boating, fishing, swimming, the Nature Inn, and diverse habitats that are excellent for wildlife watching, Bald Eagle State Park is a great destination in the heart of Pennsylvania.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/dcnr-names-new-assistant-manager-bald-eagle-state-park-in-centre

10/22/2026

It's time for your Week 4 Fall Foliage Report! 🍁🍂

Recent cold nights have sparked dramatic color changes across Pennsylvania’s forests, and now vibrant hues are bursting statewide. From the Poconos to the Allegheny Plateau, across the full sweep of the Appalachians and into the southeastern corners of the state, the autumn cheer of Penn’s Woods is on full display.

It’s shaping up to be one of the most impressive fall foliage seasons in a few years, making right now the perfect time to get outside and enjoy Pennsylvania’s breathtaking autumn scenery!

Photo 1: Mason Hill (Elk Forest District)
Photo 2: Bark Road (Buchanan Forest District)
Photo 3: Route 402 (Delaware Forest District)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/22/2026

PA Outdoor Corps is Pennsylvania’s premier youth conservation workforce development and training program run by the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources in partnership with Student Conservation Association.

Follow us to learn more about the program and see what our crews are doing in the field!

10/21/2026

Fall is showing off at many Pennsylvania state parks! 🍁

Check out some of our favorite autumn photos captured and shared by you! Got one you'd like to share? Drop it in the comments below!

10/20/2026

UPDATE: October 20, 2026 - The Great Allegheny Passage trail between mile markers 87 and 89, near the Sheepskin Trail, will remain closed pending completion of an investigation.

Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) staff are working with stakeholders, geologists, and engineers to determine the cause of the incident.

The trail section will remain closed until the necessary excavation work is completed, technical crews have stabilized the area, and the trail is deemed safe for public use.

DCNR staff are also working with the Great Allegheny Passage Conservancy to help trail users safely detour around the closure.

Updates on the closure are also available on the Ohiopyle State Park website.

10/17/2026

Today around noon, a rockslide occurred at mile marker 87.6 of the Great Allegheny Passage in Ohiopyle State Park. Two bicyclists were injured during the incident. One individual was pronounced dead at the scene and the other was airlifted to a regional hospital for serious injuries. The trail is closed in the immediate area and the public is asked to avoid. DCNR is investigating the incident.

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10/15/2026

Fall foliage report 10-14-2026

09/25/2026

Celebrating 50 years! Join our friends at Laurel Ridge for a party! We are so happy to have part of this great trail in Ohiopyle. Do you have a photo of yourself on the Laurel Highlands Trail? If so, please share it below!

09/05/2026

We are excited to be co-hosting this class with our friends from the Game Commission. Registration is required. You can use the QR code or follow this link: https://www.register-ed.com/events/view/248004

09/04/2026

Happy Labor Day weekend to all! Please be aware that the buoy line above the Ohiopyle Falls has been washed out by high water. We are expecting higher than average river levels all weekend. Please use caution around and in the Youghiogheny every day. Have a great holiday!

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08/29/2026

A huge congratulations to the 7 folks who finished our Anniversary hike of the Laurel Highlands Hiking trail. These folks all hiked the 70 mile trail over the last week. A big thank you to the Falls City Pub and Vin de Matrix Winery for helping us host trail celebrations along the way. A shout out to Unity Brewing for creating a b**r to celebrate the trail’s 50th year. Well done to support staff from Ohiopyle, Laurel Hill, Moraine, Keystone and Yellow Creek State Parks who hiked sections, provided shuttle services and support for the hike.

08/26/2026

Happy National Dog Day! Dogs LOVE Ohiopyle, and we LOVE dogs! Share a photo of you and your pup enjoying the park in the comments!

08/15/2026

We are so proud to finally post the video that we have been working on for over a year. It is our way of celebrating our 250th! George was here! Please note that all participants are wearing life jackets under their outfits!

In 1754, George Washington embarked on an expedition down the Yough...