Kinzua Bridge State Park Sets Upcoming Programs

MOUNT JEWETT — Kinzua Bridge State Park will offer a variety of programs in December and January.

Participants are reminded to dress for the weather as all programs will be held outdoors, unless noted elsewhere.

At 10 a.m. Dec. 3 will be a chance for some crafting of natural and man-made decorations. Stop at the Visitor Center classroom to make a simple decoration using things from nature and some things that are man made.

At 10 a.m. Dec. 9 will be a “Name That Conifer” event. Ever think that all Christmas trees are pine trees? Stop by the Visitor Center classroom to find out what evergreens grow in the county.

At 11 a.m. Jan. 1 will be the First Day Hike. Start the New Year healthy with a hike on the General Kane Trail. The trail is an approximate 1.5-mile easy-rated trail. Dress in layers for the weather and wear appropriate shoes/boots. Part of the trail is open to hunting, so wear an orange vest and hat. Meet in the Overflow Parking Lot.

From noon to 3 p.m. Jan. 20 will be a winter fun day. Sled-dog and musher demos will be held and visitors can learn how to snowshoe and cross-country ski, along with learning about

Pennsylvania’s white-tailed deer and what they eat.

Call the park office for more information at (814) 778-5467.