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Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Wildflower Walk HOWARD — Join the park naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park on Saturday, May 23, at 1 p.m., for a 1.87-mile hike on the Butterfly Trail to get some exercise and explore the flora and fauna we come across along the way. We will be exploring some of the native wildflowers this park has to offer. This hike is rated easy, but ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Spring Ambience WATERVILLE — Join the naturalist for a relaxing stroll across the dam to see and hear the different sights and sounds of Spring on Saturday, May 16, at 7:30 p.m. Topics of discussion will center around what is being seen and/or heard. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet at the beginning of Lake Shore Trail, ...

My happy place: Yurting at Bald Eagle

As a Montoursville native, a lot of my younger park experiences happened out Route 87 or down at Montour Preserve. Throughout my teens, my favorite park, easily, would have been a relatively-unknown spot along Loyalsock Creek called Sandy Bottom, just past Barbours. Shout out! However, ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Butterfly Trail Hike HOWARD — Hiking is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health! Join the Bald Eagle State Park naturalist on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 10 a.m., for a guided 1.87-mile hike on the Butterfly Trail to get some exercise and explore the flora, fauna and park landmarks we encounter along the way. This ...