Postcards from Fred

There are 10 short postcard notes that you will find as you make your way to the falls. Stop and read for some inspiring quotes from the late Fred Rogers.

Buttermilk Falls - May 14, 2019

To the Falls

Pandemic Walk

Our parks served as vital places to visit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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.

Cascading Waters Under the Falls

Buttermilk Falls Photography

This photo hangs in the lobby of S&T Bank in downtown Indiana, PA.

The Easy Way

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

Path to Falls

McFeely Trail

McFeely Trail is a one-half mile trail that circles a portion of the Buttermilk Falls property,

March 2020

Water Droplets at Buttermilk Falls

Water droplets cascade from the falls above.

Early Fall at Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls - February 24, 2921

December Snowfall

Framing th Falls in Snow

Dcember 2019

Buttermilk Falls - December 5, 2019

At the Edge

Taken from the Eclipse Bridge this photo shows where Buttermilk Falls begins its 45 foot drop off.

Liverworts

You will find Liverworts growing on moist rocks at Buttermilk Falls.

November 2020

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.

To the Lower Falls

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

Mister Rogers Pathway

Path to the Falls

Under the Falls

Hires Run

The stream that feeds Buttermilk Falls is called Hires Run.

Winter Ice at Buttermilk Falls

A Dusting of Snow

The Eclipse Bridge in Winter

Ice Forming

December 2018

A Splash of Color

Liverworts

Liverworts are a group of plants similar to mosses. They are far different to most plants because they do not produce seeds, flowers, fruit or wood. Instead of seeds, liverworts produce spores for reproduction.

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.

Eclipse Bridge

June 2018

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,

May 2018

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.