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Park programs

Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Gallitzin, 886-6150

Van Tour of Historic Portage Railroad, 1 p.m. Saturday, meet at the visitor center. Reservations required.

Evening on the Summit: Full Kilt, 8 p.m. Saturday, amphitheater, $2 per person. The concert will be moved indoors in the event of rain.

Canoe Creek State Park, 205 Canoe Creek Road, Hollidaysburg, 695-6807

Connecting with Nature Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Satur-day, Wentz Education Cen-ter. Registration required.

Nature through Water-colors, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday.

The Art of Observation, 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday.

A Beginners Guide to Nature Photography, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Nature Journaling for Beginners, 1 to 3 p.m. Saturday.

Fort Roberdeau Historic Site and Natural Area

383 Fort Roberdeau Road, Altoona

Foraging at the Fort, noon to 1 p.m. Sunday. Meet in front of the barn. “Creature Teacher” Jody Wallace will lead participants on a quest to find food like a Revolution-ary War settler or a local foods advocate from the modern frontier. Wear sturdy shoes and long pants; take a basket if you have one.

Johnstown Flood National Memorial, St. Michael, 495-4643

“Journey Around Lake Conemaugh” free van tour, daily through Sept. 30, 10 a.m., 1 and 3 p.m. Reserva-tions encouraged.

Junior Ranger Nature Discovery Day: Mammals, Tracks and Scat, 10 a.m. to noon Saturday. This ranger-led program is designed for children ages 7-10. The event is free, but reservations are required and limited to 12 children. Take a picnic lunch for after the program.

Path of the Flood Hike Part 1: South Fork to Franklin, 11 a.m. Sunday, visitor center. Participants will hike for 7 to 8 miles over uneven terrain for approximately 4-5 hours. Take water and a snack. Reservations required.

Prince Gallitzin State Park, Patton, 674-1005

Morning Nature Stroll, 10 a.m. Thursday, Muskrat Beach 3 pavilion. This stroll around the Muskrat Beach area covers mostly level, paved and/or packed gravel roadways, suitable for wheelchairs and strollers. Wear comfortable shoes and take drinking water and binoculars or a camera

Outdoors 4 Everyone Day, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Muskrat Beach 2 area. Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with activities such as geocaching, disc golf, archery, fishing rod casting skills, kayaking and more.

Shawnee State Park, 132 State Park Road, Schellsburg, 733-4218

The Lost Mountains of Pennsylvania, a Geologic Adventure, 7 p.m. Sunday, Historic & Interpretive Center.

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