Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! Healthy Hikes are generally completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov

Kayak trips at WCHP are very popular. If you have been on a paddle recently, please consider allowing a month or two to pass before registering again. Team up for a fun paddle down the historic Delaware River! After an on-land strategy and safety session, participants will launch from the northernmost point of Washington Crossing Historic Park and kayak 5 miles to the Visitor Center. All equipment will be provided.  Space is limited and registration is required.  Participants must be 12 years or older. Registration for this program is required by emailing mtruesdale@pa.gov *Please note this event is now full*

Pack a lawn chair, blanket, and bring your s’mores making ingredients as we celebrate National S’mores Day around the campfire! Enjoy a night of entertainment and education by PA State Park Naturalists as they share exciting and interactive nature with you. This program is designed for families, but all are welcome to join.  To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Do you have a young nature lover in your family who’s curious to learn more about the natural environment?  Join the Park Naturalist for a morning of growing up on the wild side. These programs are designed for toddlers ages 3-7 and build on children’s sense of wonder about nature, inviting them to explore wildlife and the world around them. Each Nature for Toddlers program will feature a different topic, August is:  Mystery Animal Adventure! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Come on out to the park for a leisurely 2 mile walk with an emphasis on this natural topic: turtles. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Come on out to the park for a leisurely 2 mile walk with an emphasis on this natural topic: plants. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

Help NJ and PA prepare for America’s 250th on August 24 from 10:00 AM -1:00 PM! Recent storms and flooding have brought brush and trash to General Washington’s Embarkation and Landing sites along the Delaware River. As our area prepares for 2026 and the country’s 250th anniversary, Washington Crossing Historic Park in PA and Washington Crossing State Park in NJ are working hard to prepare for the hundreds of thousands of visitors expected at our shores. We invite you to join us in getting these nationally-known historic sites ready for their close ups! This year we'll focus on the Pennsylvania Read More

Kayak trips at WCHP are very popular. Please only register for this kayak trip if you previously have not had the opportunity to participate in a river trip this summer season. Team up for a fun paddle down the historic Delaware River! After an on-land strategy and safety session, participants will launch from the northernmost point of Washington Crossing Historic Park and kayak 5 miles to the Visitor Center. This program is FREE and all equipment will be provided. Space is limited and registration is required. Participants must be 12 years or older. Online Registration for this event begins on Read More

Hiking is a great way to improve your physical and mental health! Join the park naturalist for a quickly paced 2 mile hike along the trails of WCHP. Please keep in mind that these hikes are intended to maintain a quick hiking pace. Prepare yourself for the day by bringing a full water bottle, wearing sturdy shoes, and dressing for the weather! Healthy Hikes are generally completed within 1 hour and 15 minutes. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov

Join in on the fun, pack a picnic lunch, and spend the afternoon at Washington Crossing Historic Park as we discover natural papermaking. Learn how to make paper from some of the plants in your backyard during this two hour program. Scouts will have the opportunity to learn certain plant identification, how to sustainably harvest native plants, and will go through the process of making paper that they’ll be able to take home! This program is free. Space is limited and registration is required by emailing mtruesdale@pa.gov.