Black Moshannon 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

State Park High School Internship — Apply Now!

Are you a high school junior or senior ready to learn how parks run, support visitors, and help protect natural spaces while gaining hands-on experience in park operations and natural resource management? Black Moshannon State Park is hiring a high school intern!

Who can apply
• Must be 16+ years old
• Junior or senior enrolled in high school during the 2026–2027 school year
• Recommended by your school (letter of recommendation required)

Please use the link for further details and to apply!

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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

Update: This program is full. Another UV Night Hike is scheduled for November 28. Sign up on the DCNR calendar of events!

Spots are still available for the UV Night Hike!

UV Night Hike
October 30
7 pm

Take a stroll on the boardwalk to see the unique plants and animals, then use a provided UV light to see them glow! Lights will be provided. The trail is ADA accessible. Pre-registration is required. Register at: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/uv-night-hike-3199

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

Don’t forget to stop into the Sleepy Hollow Outpost one last time this weekend for some amazing food, ice cream, or a beautiful piece of art, handcrafted in the PA Wilds!!

Our last weekend of the season just got better. 🍂

On Saturday, October 24, Jason Bloom handmade pieces are on sale at the Outpost, and Jason will be here all day. Stop by to meet the potter, talk shop, and grab the mug or bowl you’ve had your eye on all season.

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!

10/21/2026

The Park Office will be closed on Thursday, October 22nd.
We’ll be back open on Friday, October 23rd at 8:00 AM.
We apologize for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.

10/01/2026

Doing the Haunted Lake Loop Walk this Saturday at Black Moshannon State Park? 🎃

We’re open late, until ~11pm, so stop in after for hot coffee, a snack, and a seat by the fire. Survivors welcome. 👻

09/30/2026

LIMITED-EDITION Haunted Lake Loop shirts will be available on Saturday, October 3 during the event!

Even our spookiest guy is ready for the Haunted Lake Loop Trail!

Check out our frightfully fun Haunted Lake Loop Trail Shirt, modeled here by one of our creepy crew members!

Only $15 — CASH ONLY!

Don’t wait until it vanishes into the fog—grab yours before they’re spirited away!