Free Pontoon Tours & Additional Programs

Free Pontoon Tours Return to George B. Stevenson Reservoir & Additional Programs Planned for this Weekend!

Austin – Pontoon Tours are officially back on the George B. Stevenson Reservoir at Sinnemahoning State Park along with a full weekend of free public programs on a variety of topics!

Friday, June 9th, 2023

1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M.-Exploring Elk- Stop by the Wildlife Center Classroom and learn how our elk herd made their rocky journey from all the way out west to our backyards. A Park Naturalist will be on hand to answer any questions you may have about the park’s largest species of animal. Meets at: Wildlife Center Classroom

Saturday, June 10th, 2023

9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M.-Nature Hike- Join a Park Naturalist as we hike 2-3 miles on the Lowlands Trail and look for all signs of nature. Binoculars are encouraged but not necessary. The park has a limited supply of loaner binoculars on a first come first serve basis. Meets at: The Wildlife Center

3:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M.-Eagle Nest Watch- The eagles' eggs have hatched and the chicks are getting bigger every day! View the nest action live through binoculars or high-powered scope with the help of park staff and volunteers. Great for all ages. Binoculars available to borrow. Meets at: The gazebo at the Wildlife Viewing Area.

8:30 P.M.-9:30 P.M.-Beautiful Butterflies- Join a Park Educator for a quick talk about insects followed by a film about butterflies. Meets at: Meets at: The Campground Amphitheatre

Sunday, June 11th, 2023

Pontoon Tours of the Stevenson Reservoir- Join park staff for a fun and informative 1-hour tour, as we cruise the shoreline of the George B. Stevenson Reservoir in search of wildlife. Group size is limited. To reserve a seat, please pre-register. Pre-registration is not required but is strongly recommended. There is no fee for regular Sunday interpretive pontoon boat tours, but DONATIONS ARE REQUESTED. Registration: events.dcnr.pa.gov/sinnemahoning_state_park/calendar Meets at: Lake Day Use Area Pontoon Tour Times

9:00 A.M.-10:00 A.M. --10:30 A.M.-11:30 A.M. --12:00 P.M.-1:00 P.M.

If you need an accommodation to participate in park activities due to a Disability, please contact the Pennsylvania Bureau of State Parks at 888- PA-PARKS (voice) 888-537-7294 (TTY) 717-558-2711 (local or international TTY) 800-654-5984 (AT&T Relay Service).