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

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the park naturalist for a slowly guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. 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 park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation. To register for any of these walks, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov.

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 9/27/2024 12:00:00 PM at this link: https://eventsreg.dcnr.pa.gov/register/create/47543346695276  

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the park naturalist for a slowly guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. 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 park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation. To register for any of these walks, contact Matt Truesdale at 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, October is Pennsylvania Owls! To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov.

During this program participants will have the opportunity to learn all about the Owls that call Pennsylvania home. After a short talk about owls and their adaptations we will venture into the dark of night in an attempt to communicate with any local owls that may be nearby. This program is free and open to anyone to attend. Please be mindful that this program requires patience and minimal participant noise. To register and receive the meeting location for this program please email mtruesdale@pa.gov

Mornings are your best opportunity to experience the thrilling world of birdwatching and listening! Join the park naturalist for a slowly guided walk as we look and listen for migratory avian friends. Topics such as basic bird identification through sound and sight will be discussed. 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 park and home in a way that you may never have before, through wildlife observation. To register for any of these walks, contact Matt Truesdale at mtruesdale@pa.gov.

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.