Lehigh Gorge State Park

10/31/2026

📢🚨📢As of 2 PM today, October 31, the section of the D&L/Lehigh Gorge Trail from Glen Onoko Access to Jim Thorpe is closed due to unsafe trail conditions. 📢🚨📢

We'll update again when this changes.

Stay safe!

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!

10/01/2026

We’ve announced details for our final drawdown water releases of the season! (also known as the ‘mega release’). Check out the link for more details.
🔗 https://www.nap.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/Article/4614822/army-corps-shares-details-for-francis-e-walter-dam-water-releases/
As always, all recreational water releases are subject to change based on hydrologic conditions and forecasts.

09/19/2026

Out on the trail today? Stop by and learn about the history of Lehigh Gorge, the rail trail and the lock-and-dam system. 🚂

Where: Mile Marker 124 at Mud Run, Lock 22.

09/01/2026

Come join us for Labor Day weekend fun! Kick off the week with our Reading Rocks Series. Or stop by and make your own watercolor bird inspired by John James Audubon. 🐦🎨

09/01/2026

Join us tomorrow at Rockport for a unique learning opportunity focused on our geologic history written in the waterfalls.

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

08/18/2026

Step back in time at Lehigh Gorge!

Discover John James Audubon’s journey and his connection to the Gorge, then pick up a paintbrush and enjoy painting watercolor as you relax near the river.

🎨 Drop in anytime between 1–3 PM to create your own watercolor bird inspired by Audubon’s artwork.

🌿 Learn a bit of history, take in the scenery, and spend a peaceful afternoon in the park.

We can’t wait to see your creations!

08/18/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Philadelphia District has updated the 2026 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan.

08/14/2026

Reading Rocks: Stories of the Gorge

Do you like geology?

Join geologist Sim Suter and park staff at Rockport Access for an adults‑only geology walk in Lehigh Gorge! We’ll explore the awesome rock formations and uncover the stories they reveal about the gorge’s past.

Registration is required and space is limited, so if you’re interested, be sure to sign up!

Want more details? Visit DCNR Events or click here: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/event/reading-rocks-stories-of-the-gorge

08/12/2026

UPDATE: We have added a new fishing release on Sept. 19-20 (250 cubic feet per second plus inflow 350 cubic feet per second max) to our 2026 Francis E. Walter Dam recreation plan.

Visit our website for the full plan: https://dvidshub.net/r/7uxvq4

07/25/2026

Join our staff in the borough building at White Haven's Jam Below the Dam! We have some local wildlife, historic photos, and more!