Winterfest Programming Planned

CLARENDON – The annual Warren County Winterfest will be taking place at Chapman State Park January 22 through 24. Three days of exciting, FREE, winter fun. In addition to the standard Winterfest activities, which include: sled dog races, polar bear plunge, ice fishing derby, sledding and many more, Chapman State park will be offering free programming as well.

Come out Sunday to learn to snowshoe from 11-1. Free snowshoes will be available and staff will be on hand to give demonstrations and lead several guided hikes on the trails. Another great addition this year will be learn to ice skate clinics. Always wanted to try ice skating? Now is your chance. During Winterfest, ice skates will be available free of charge to try on the frozen lake surface. Join park staff Sunday morning at 10 and again at 12 for a brief intro to skating clinics. Bring your own skates, or borrow a pair of ours. Both programs will be conducted from the event tent. Alternative activities will be provided if our Winterfest isn’t so wintry.

For more information about winter activities and conditions, please visit us online to check the winter report or contact the office at 814-723-0250. For more information on any of Pennsylvania’s other state parks, visit us online at www.dcnr.state.pa.us.