Another mystery Pennsylvania animal is making tracks at Washington Crossing Historic Park (PA). Your family’s mission, should you chose to accept it, is to identify it! On this month's adventure, you'll find a series of five different clues at the park. Each clue contains a word or phrase that will help you figure out the mystery animal. To get started, download and print a copy of this clue card. It contains a park map, more instructions, and a place to list the keywords you find. Once you’ve uncovered all the keywords and have identified the mystery animal, email park naturalist…

See if you have what it takes to have your name added to our Iron Hikers list for 2021! Each month, Washington Crossing Historic Park will release a new self-guided Healthy Hike Challenge designed for individuals or families who consider themselves advanced hikers. Each challenge will include a map with further instructions for your quest. On the hike, you’ll be challenged on your observational skills, knowledge of nature and the outdoors, and total hiking time. Information submitted is on the honor system, so please be respectful and honorable! Challenge 4 To complete this challenge, find and answer 10 questions along…

On Wednesday, April 14 at 6 PM, experience an April springtime evening along the trails of Washington Crossing Historic Park and the Delaware Canal Towpath. Accompany the Park Naturalist and discover sights and sounds that may be new to you as we discuss natural history topics such as amphibians, reptiles, and migratory birds. Please prepare yourself for this program by wearing sturdy footwear, bringing a full water bottle, and reviewing the park map before traveling. Registration for this program is required by emailing mtruesdale@pa.gov by 4 PM on Tuesday, April 13. The meeting place will be provided upon registration.

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening. Join the park naturalist for a guided walk along the Delaware Canal Towpath as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. Friday morning bird walks are scheduled for: Friday, April 16, from 9 to 10:30 AM Friday, April 23, from 9 to 10:30 AM Friday, April 30, from 9 to 10:30 AM Binoculars can be available upon request, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Washington Crossing Historic Park sits…

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening. Join the park naturalist for a guided walk along the Delaware Canal Towpath as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. Friday morning bird walks are scheduled for: Friday, April 23, from 9 to 10:30 AM Friday, April 30, from 9 to 10:30 AM Binoculars can be available upon request, but participants are strongly encouraged to bring their own. Washington Crossing Historic Park sits in a unique bird habitat crossroads. Experience your…