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  • Master Gardeners Work Day

    Master Gardeners Work Day

  • Three Fishermen

    Three Fishermen

  • Red Mill Bridge on the Ghost Town Trail

    Red Mill Bridge on the Ghost Town Trail

  • Buttrmilk Falls Visitors

    Buttrmilk Falls Visitors

  • Buttermilk Falls - March 19, 2021

    Buttermilk Falls - March 19, 2021

    Water levels at Buttermilk Falls can vary widely. Early SPring, after a summer thindershoer and late fgall seasaonl rains are when the falls are at their peak.

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  • From Our History File

    From Our History File

    The individual standing on the dock is Joseph Cogley who served as the first Director of Indiana County Parks from 1968 to 1978. The photo was taken at Two Lick Reservoir, which from 1972 to 1982 was operated as a county park known as White Pine Park.

  • Maple Sugaring 2021

    Maple Sugaring 2021

    Friends of the Parks conducted a maple sugaring program on March 13, 2021. The Maple Sugaring program is the longest running programin the series history.

  • Stopping at the Eliza Furnace on the Ghost Town Trail

    Stopping at the Eliza Furnace on the Ghost Town Trail

  • Postcards from Fred

    Postcards from Fred

    Buttermilk Falls was a childhood favorite of Fred Rogers where he visited his grandfather, Fred McFeely, who once owned the property. Along the path to the falls are 10 short quotes by Fred Rogers that highlight his thoughts on life and childhood.

  • Buela Historical Marker

    Buela Historical Marker

    In Cambria County, this marker describes the history of Buela an early Welsh settlement that once existed here.

  • Tent City

    Tent City

    Ice fishermen place their tents on the lake at Blue Spruce to enjoy some winter fishing. Posted February 14, 2021.

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  • Pine Ridge Park - Pavilion #2 Winter Scene

    Pine Ridge Park - Pavilion #2 Winter Scene

  • A Thin Sheet of Ice

    A Thin Sheet of Ice

    The lake at Blue Spruce Park has a thin sheet of ice in this photo taken on January 21, 2021. The north facing area of the park is still snow covered, while the south facing area is snow free.

  • Winter Scene - January 18, 2021

    Winter Scene - January 18, 2021

  • Blacklick Creek Rapids

    Blacklick Creek Rapids

    The rapids of Blacklick Creek are found along the Ghost Town Trail between Heshbon and Saylor Park.

  • Winter Cycling on the Ghost Town Trail

    Winter Cycling on the Ghost Town Trail

    With the proper clothing and the right conditions, it is possible to cycle on the GTT during the winter months.

  • Memorial Park - January 5, 2021

    Memorial Park - January 5, 2021

  • Indiana County's Buttermilk Falls  December 23, 2020

    Indiana County's Buttermilk Falls December 23, 2020

  • Winter Solstice 2021

    Winter Solstice 2021

    The winter solstice of 2021 included snow and grey skies. A few days prior to this photo being taken we received 14 inches of snow at Blue Spruce Park.

  • Memorial Park in Winter

    Memorial Park in Winter

    Memorial Park in Indiana Borough is a county park. During winter snows our crew maintains the sidewalks to allow for safe passage through the park.

  • Cummings Dam Reflections

    Cummings Dam Reflections

    Sugar maple trees reflect on the waters of cummings Dam in this December 2020 photo.

  • Hiking at the BVNA

    Hiking at the BVNA

    The Blacklick Valley Natural Area has 6 miles of hiking trails suitable for hiking in all seasons.

  • A Wedding in Your Future?

    A Wedding in Your Future?

    Our parks and park facilities are often used as settings for small weddings and photo opportunities.

  • Info on Trout  Fishing in Vintondale

    Info on Trout Fishing in Vintondale

    Not many people would have believed a few decades ago that it would be possible to fish for trout in Blacklick Creek but thanks to improving water quality trout fishing is now a reality. This message board at the Vintondale trailhead provides details on the Vintondale Trout Club.

  • Trail Marker on the C&I Extension

    Trail Marker on the C&I Extension

  • Final Fall Colors at Eliza Furnace

    Final Fall Colors at Eliza Furnace

  • Turkeys Crossing the Road

    Turkeys Crossing the Road

  • Purple Paint

    Purple Paint

    Purple paint is now used in Pennsylvania to indicate that a property is posted.

  • The Scott Glen Cut

    The Scott Glen Cut

    In 1903 the Ebensburg & Blacklick Railroad established this cut through the rocky hillside for their trains to travel through. Today it is a popular part of the Ghost Town Trail.

  • Fall Scene at Memorial Park

    Fall Scene at Memorial Park

    Photo from October 23, 2020.

  • Family Hike on the Hoodlebug Trail - October 2020

    Family Hike on the Hoodlebug Trail - October 2020

  • The Garden at Old Smicksburg Park

    The Garden at Old Smicksburg Park

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  • Entering Blue Spruce Park

    Entering Blue Spruce Park

  • The Bridges of Tunnelview Historic Site

    The Bridges of Tunnelview Historic Site

  • Hoodlebug Trail Rest Stop

    Hoodlebug Trail Rest Stop

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    Master Gardeners Work Day
    Three Fishermen
    Red Mill Bridge on the Ghost Town Trail