Kinzua Bridge State Park Hosting October Activities

Several programs are scheduled this month at Kinzua Bridge State Park.

This includes Saturday morning bird walks, a photo shoot walk, a fall leaves hike, a nature walk and a night-time photo shoot. Anyone who wants to attend these programs is asked to call the park at 814-778-5467 to sign up, as space is limited due to COVID-19.

Saturday morning bird walks will be held starting at 7:15 a.m. on Oct. 3, 10 and 17. Attendees are invited to bring their own binoculars to look for birds. Participants will meet in front of the visitor center, and they will hike around the park and out on the bridge. The walks are limited to six participants or six family groups.

The photo shoot walk will be held at 1 p.m. Oct. 3, with participants meeting in front of the visitor center. Members of the Twin Tier Camera Club will conduct a walk around the park while giving tips about how to get a “perfect” picture. The event is limited to five participants.

A fall leaves hike will be held at noon Oct. 10, with participants meeting in front of the visitor center. The group will explore the park while learning about some of its trees. The event is limited to six participants or six family groups.

A Sunday afternoon nature walk will take place at noon Oct. 11 starting in front of the visitor center. The event is limited to six participants or six family groups.

The night-time photo shoot will be held from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Oct. 16. The Twin Tiers Camera Club’s Bart Barton will lead the photo shoot out on the bridge, and the program will include a brief overview of night-time camera basics. The program is limited to five participants.

The park is practicing social distancing for all programs, so participants are asked to stay six feet apart and wear a mask to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.