PENFIELD – The program schedule has been announced for the month of February at the Parker Dam State Park.
Sunday, Feb. 6
Guided Cross-country Ski—CCC Trail:
2 p.m. – outside CCC Museum
Join us for this guided cross-country ski outing along the CCC Trail. We will be skiing north on the CCC Trail, and then back along Mud Run Road to complete the loop, approximately two miles. This is not a “learn to ski” program—see Learn to Cross-country Ski programs on other dates in February.
Saturday, Feb. 12
Learn to Cross-country Ski:
10 a.m. – Environmental Education Classroom (EEC)
Program Fee: $5 – all participants
Learn how to enjoy this winter sport with the whole family. Learn why cross-country skis work the way they do, how to get fitted in the proper-sized equipment, and then go outside to practice turns, falling down, getting back up, and techniques to get you started. Equipment available for adults and kids (limited-number and sizes). Please dress appropriately for being active outdoors.
Please Note: This same program will be offered again on Saturday, Feb. 19, 2022, at 1 p.m., and again on Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022, at 10 a.m.
Sunday, Feb. 13
Guided Cross-country Ski—Spurline and Stumpfield Trails:
2 p.m. – outside Park Office
Join us for this guided cross-country ski outing along the Spurline and Stumpfield Trail loop. We will be skiing north on the Spurline Trail, connect via two utility lines, and then back Stumpfield Trail to complete the loop, approximately 1.5 miles. This is not a “learn to ski” program—see Learn to Cross-country Ski programs on other dates in February.
Saturday, Feb. 19
Snowshoe Basics: 10 a.m. – EEC
Learn about the different types of snowshoes, how they work, and how to enjoy winter using them. Please dress for going outside for part of the program; park snowshoes available to borrow for the walk.
Sunday, Feb. 20
Guided Cross-country Ski—Beaver Dam Trail:
2 p.m. – outside Park Office
Join us for this guided cross-country ski outing along the Beaver Dam Trail loop, approximately two miles. This is not a “learn to ski” program—see Learn to Cross-country Ski programs on other dates in February.
Saturday, Feb. 26
The Pennsylvania Forest:
2 p.m. – EEC
Pennsylvania forests have seen many changes. Learn more about how Penn’s Woods has changed and about current influences that could drastically change the Commonwealth’s forests yet again.
Sunday, Feb. 27
Guided Cross-country Ski—“Potpourri” Trail:
2 p.m. – outside Park Office
Join us for this guided cross-country ski outing along a yet-to-be-determined trail, approximate distance unknown. This is not a “learn to ski” program—see Learn to Cross-country Ski programs on other dates in February.
You can keep up on what is happening at the park by liking “Parker Dam State Park” on Facebook; and, you can find more information about state park programs and special events by logging on to the Bureau of State Parks website at www.visitPAparks.com, and clicking on “Events Calendar”.