Visitors walking along a wooded trail in Penn's Woods, surrounded by tall trees and dense foliage on a bright, sunny day. *AI generated alt text

Walk in Penn’s Woods

Event Information

Date & Time
Sunday, Oct. 4, 2026
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Location Meadowcroft Rockshelter and Historic Village 401 Meadowcroft Road
Avella PA, 15312
Ticketing Included with admission

Take a walk in Penn’s Woods with Meadowcroft.

Explore Pennsylvania’s natural history on a guided woodland walk that connects the past to the present.

In partnership with the Pennsylvania Forestry Association, Penn State, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, and other organizations across the commonwealth, Meadowcroft will host an immersive educational walk through its surrounding landscape.

Step into the footsteps of prehistoric hunter-gatherers and discover how early inhabitants relied on native plants and wildlife for food, tools, and survival. Along the way, learn how Pennsylvania’s forests have evolved over time and why they remain vital today.

Admission

Walk in Penn’s Woods is included with admission. Purchasing tickets in advance is encouraged, but tickets will also be sold at the admissions desk in the Barensfeld Center depending on availability.