WINTER OUTINGS SERIES
What are the Winter Outings?
FREE EVENTS – Family FUN!
• Limited equipment is available to use free of charge.
• All ages are welcome with adult supervision (unless otherwise stated).
• Most activities are for beginners and make it easy to try something new.
• Limited snow cover may alter the events, but when possible, an alternative program will be offered.
• XC ski track may be set for ski events, if conditions allow.
Check back for more information on the series and updates.
Winter Trail and Ice Reports
Ice grippers or smaller grippy snowshoes are required to navigate most trails! Don't be fooled by the warmer temps - thawing trails take time. Be safe out there! (as of 3/3/25)
Check out Step Outdoors Facebook for periodic trail conditions and ski track alerts.
WINTER OUTINGS CALENDAR
Weekly Events
Thursdays All Winter – Tyoga Running Club Thursday Night Run
6PM-7PM – Wellsboro – Packer Park Lot
Sponsor(s): Tyoga Running Club
Come on out for a group run. Multiple pace groups for almost any ability level. Yes – it’s dark, so bring a headlamp / lights. Yes, the group runs in almost any conditions. Distances vary. Look up the club on Facebook for more info.
EVENT DETAILS
Thursdays All Winter – Thursday Night Run/Walk
6PM-7PM – Various Locations – See TRC Facebook Page
Come on out for a group run. Multiple pace groups for almost any ability level. Yes – it’s dark, so bring a headlamp / lights. This group runs in almost any weather condition. Distances & meeting location vary. Search Tyoga Running Club on Facebook for more info. Usually there is also a walking group too at the same time / location!
Saturday March 8 – Intro to Orchard Pruning
10AM-12PM – Tioga State Forest – Cavanaugh Access
This in-person program is being offered at the Cavanaugh Access Area on Pine Creek Rail Trail off marsh creek road Wellsboro, PA. Learn the basic techniques of apple tree pruning to enhance health, form, and fruit production. Hands-on experience will be available to those participants willing to put what they learn to practice! Participants will also have the opportunity to explore the Cavanaugh property and nature trail. Demonstration will be held rain or shine. Dress for the weather (layers recommended) and bring water. Pre-registration is required in order to receive updates and additional resources.
Please register through this link:http://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/?internalID=Internal-13160
Saturday March 8 – Adventure Hike
1PM-3PM – Lyman Run State Park – Lower Campground Overflow Parking
Great opportunity to get outside in the colder months and see nature's beauty at Lyman Run! Be prepared with good hiking boots, hiking poles/sticks, and water. A limited number of traction devices will be available if conditions require. Hike will be about 3 miles over varied terrain with some elevation gain. Route will be along Spurline Trail, to Rock Run Rd and the Lyman Vista, to Rock Run Trail. No pre-registration required. Leashed, well-behaved dogs permitted. Parking: Park at the overflow lot for the Lower Campground, here: https://bit.ly/LymanLowerParking
Sunday March 9 – Pennsylvania’s Birthday
10AM-4PM – PA Lumber Museum – Free Admission
Most PA Trails of History sites are free to the public to celebrate the charter issued to William Penn by King Charles II in 1681! The PA Lumber Museum will be offering guided tours along with a cooking demonstration and tasting in the lumber camp kitchen.
Saturday & Sunday March 15-16 – Maple Open House Weekend
See www.pamaple.com for times and locations
Friday March 21 – Telescopes & Planetarium Open House
7PM-8:30PM – Commonwealth University, Mansfield – Strait Planetarium
Commonwealth University-Mansfield, the Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club, and Step Outdoors will co-sponsor a presentation on the spring sky on March 21, at Strait Planetarium. This free program will begin at 7:00 PM, and pre-registration is required.
The program will include a planetarium show covering the highlights of the spring sky. There will be a brief talk on the library telescopes now available at all Potter and Tioga County libraries, including details how to borrow and use one. If the skies are clear, the Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club will have telescopes set-up in the parking offering views of Venus and Jupiter prior to the show, and other deep-sky objects afterward.
To register, use the link to the show on the Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club website: https://pawildsastro.org/events/
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