Hemlock Lake - May 31, 2020
A sunny but windy day at Hemlock Lake produced waves across the waters. The park features a 60 acre lake, picnic areas and hiking.
Blairsville Riverfront Trail
This 1.7 mile long trail follows the bend in the Conemaugh River in Blairsville.
Thomas Covered Bridge
Wild Phlox
Hemlock Lake Kayaker
Eliza Furnace at the Ghost Town Trail
Family Visit to the Eliza Furnace
Spring Ride on the Ghost Town Trail
Black-throated Green Warbler
A photo by Roger Higbee of a Black-throated Green Warbler. Blue Spruce Park is an excellent location to observe the annual warbler migration.
Hoodlebug Trail Extension
The Hoodlebug Trail Extension is located between Rose Street (where the rail trail ends) and South 8th Street in Indiana Borough. The extension is a singed bike route that passes through the IUP campus. This photo was taken near the IUP C0-Op Store and the Student Union.
Blue Spruce Park Artwork by Rebecca Sterley
Rebecca Sterley is a friend and local artist who creates wonderful posters for us. The posters are three dimensional and the photo does not do justice to the detail that the posters include. If you are inside the Blue Spruce Lakeside Center someday you can check out Rebecca's talented work.
Harmon Covered Bridge in Early Spring
Ramps - A Spring Tonic
Ramps are known as the spring tonic and for some people an acquired taste. They are found in damp soil areas. If picking ramps you should always not over pick and leave some for the next year's crop.
Trout Lily
Marsh Marigold
North Branch of Blacklick Creek
The Rexis Branch of the Ghost Town Trail follows the North Branch of Blacklick Creek.
Beaver Pond Along the Ghost Town Trail
Amish Fishing Day at Hemlock Lake
Wehrle's Salamander
Spotted Salamander
Marsh Marigold Blooming
West Penn Trail Bridge
The West Penn Trail is managed by the Conemaugh Valley Conservancy. This large bridge over the Conemaugh River is located not far from Newport Road. The bridge was disassembled in West Virginia and moved to this location.
Vintondale Mine #6 Miners
Etched into granite at the portal of the former Mine #6 in Vintondale along the Ghost Town Trail are images of miners who once worked in the coal mine there.
Early Spring at Buttermilk Falls
Ice Fishing at Blue Spruce Lake
The winter of 2019-2020 has been extremely mild. So mild that ice fishing has not been possible.
Claghorn History
Self-Guided Hike
At the Blacklick Valley Natural Area visitors can take a self-guided hike to points of interest on the property. A trail brochure is available at the kiosk at the parking area on McFeater's Road.
Winter Sunsirse at Blue Spruce Park
Tom's Run on a Winter Day
Pine Ridge Park's Tom's Rn is a scenic little stream that flows through the park day use area.
Daily Walks in Nature
Our parks and trails offer inviting places for your daily walk in nature regardless of the time of year.
Blue Spruce Park Road
The winding road through Blue Spruce Park is a popular walking route for our visitors who circle the park. The distance around the park loop is almost two miles.
Bat Box at Hemlock Lake
Two bat boxes were constructed and installed at Hemlock Lake in December 2019 by Hunter Berg for Hunter's Eagle Scout project. Hunter also placed a bat box at Trusal Covered Bridge.
Stony Run on the Hoodlebug Trail
