Park Rambles

Fishing with the Grandkids

Buck in Velvert

Native Plants Program

Bee Balm in Bloom

Kayaking the Conemaugh River

Tunnelview Historic Site contains a kayak launch area that is very popular with several private rental companies.

Tiger Lillies at Blue Spruce Park

Evening in the Garden

We had a fun time with the members of the Penn State Master Gardener's group at our June 28th Evening in the Garden.

Two Lick Creek at Waterworks Conservation Area

Goldenseal Seed

Long-tailed Salamander

Waterlillies in BLoom at Hemlock Lake

Blue Spruce Lodge - Established 1985

R.W. Wehrle Marker at Waterworks Conservation Area

Armerford Bridge on the Ghost Town Trail

It's not an optical illusion, the Armerford Bridge is a hump back bridge that has three humps that you ride across as you travel the bridge.

Mountain Laurel in Bloom

Kayaking on the Conemaugh River

17 Year Cicada

The year 2019 marks the return of the 17-year Cicada. They will be with us for about a month before their offspring re-enter the ground to emerge again in 2036.

17-Year Cicada Emerging

This is what the 17-year Cicada looks like when they first emerge from their shells.

Spring Rains Bring Watertfalls

This small waterfall is located along the Ghost Town Trail near the Heshbon Access Area.

The R.W. Wehrle Homestead

R.W. Wehrle was Indiana County's foremost naturalist and namesake of the Wehrle's Salamander. His home was once located where the Indiana Schwinn Bicycle Shop is today on South 5th Street in Indiana Borough. This plaque commemorates R.W. Wehrle's life and accomplishments.

Early Morning at Tom's Run - Pine Ridge Park

Cinnamon Ferns

The colorful spikes of cinnamon ferns are found in wetland areas along the Ghost Town Trail.

All Access Fishing Dock at Blue Spruce Park

Our new dock and sidewalk provides easy access for all persons. The dock was installed in the Spring of 2019.

Buena Vista Furnace Along the Ghost Town Trail

Jack-in-the-Pulpit

Buttermilk Falls - May 14, 2019

Lady Slippers in Bloom

Trillium Hillside

Early May is when the grand white trillium makes its showy appearance on hillsides.