A Dusting of Snow

Ancient Resident

For as long as water has flowed over Buttermilk Falls salamanders have lived here. Seal Salamanders, who have a preference for waterfalls, are one of the salamander species that live here.

Mr. Rogers To Be Featured on New U.S. Postage Stamp

Fred Rogers, who often visited Buttermilk Falls as a young boy, will be featured on a new stamp being issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Fred visited Buttermilk Falls to spend time with his grandfather, Mr. McFeely, who once owned the property that now comprises the natural area.

The Easy Way

Our path to the falls from the parking lot provides a slightly longer but easier way to navigate to the falls.

To the Lower Falls

Steps and Platforms provide access to the area underneath the falls.

Mister Rogers Pathway

Path to the Falls

Buttermilk Falls - May 14, 2019

To the Falls

Under the Falls

Hires Run

The Eclipse Bridge in Winter

Ice Forming

A Splash of Color

October 22, 2018 at Buttermilk Falls

Green Oasis

By mid-summer, the falls are enveloped in a green canopy.

The Path to the Falls

McFeely Trail Scene

Family Hike at McFeely Trail

The McFeely Trail is a loop trail that circles the outer edge of the Buttermilk Falls property. It is about three-quarters of a mile in length.

Winter Ice at Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls Award

The Buttermilk Falls Access Project was awarded the Eagle Award by the Associated Builders and Contractors, Western PA Chapter. The award is the highest award the group designates. The project contractor was Vince Building Company of Greensburg, PA and the architect was Thomas Harly Architects of Indiana, PA. Appearing in the photo are County Commissioners Rod Ruddock, Mike Baker and Sherene Hess., Park Supervisor Steve Walters and in the far right Barbara Hague of Thomas Harley Architects,

Eclipse Bridge at Buttermilk Falls, Indiana County PA

Lots of Water

The year 2018 has seen lots of rain, by the end of July we were 10 inches above normal rainfall.

Hires Run Waterfall

A waterfall constructed during the era of Fred McFeely's ownership.

Hint of a Rainbow at Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls - Eclipse Bridge Pencil Sketch

The Eclipse Bridge spans Hires Run above the falls. The bridge was installed on the day of the August 2017 Solar Eclipse.

Rainbow at Buttermilk Falls

Vist the falls in the morning, typically after 9 am to see a rainbow on sunny days.

Underneath the Falls

Witness Trees

Large trees like these two oak trees were left on the corners of properties by surveyors and landowners to designate their property line. These trees also have indications of once having barb wire attached to them when the nearby fields were used for pastureland.

For Your Safety

Our steps to Buttermilk Falls include handrails to help visitors avoid slipping on steps and platforms that may be icy or slippery. Please use handrails when accessing the steps and platforms.

February 24, 2018