Annual Hyner History Happenings

Lots will be happening on Saturday, July 19, at Hyner Run State Park. Five different on-going programs will be happening between the hours of 11 a.m. and 3 p.m.

Join the park naturalist and guest speakers to learn the local history of the area including a CCC program presented for the Lumber Heritage Region.

A general history of the area including interesting stories and folklore of the Hyner area will be presented by local historian Lou Bernard.

A paper making program will be presented by State Forester Lin Greenaway in pavilion #2. The program will look into the history of paper making and also a demonstration of how to make paper now.

Jennifer Haines of the PA Logging Museum will have a presentation on the logging industry in the Hyner area and some of the tools used.

A program consisting of branding tree cookies for a memento to take home will be presented by Hyner Run campground hosts.

All five of the programs are free. All programs with the exception of the paper making program will be held on the lawn near the amphitheater by the pool. The pool is open for swimming, too!

In case of rain, some programs will be moved to pavilion 2.

Summer ambience

On Friday, July 25, at 8 p.m., at Hyner Run State Park, join the naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear “Summer Ambience.” Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet at the amphitheater by the pool and please bring a lawn chair.

Solar viewing

On Friday, July 25, at 3:30 p.m., join the naturalist at Hyner View State Park to do some “Solar Viewing” and learn things about the most well-known star in our solar system, the sun. Meet at the CCC Statue.

Summer ambience

On Saturday, July 26, at 8: p.m., at Little Pine State Park, join the naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear “Summer Ambience.” Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet at the boat launch and please bring a lawn chair.

Solar viewing

On Saturday, July 26, at 3:30 p.m., join the naturalist at Little Pine State Park to do some “Solar Viewing” and learn things about the most well-known star in our solar system, the sun. Meet at the beginning of Lake Shore Trail at the top of the dam.