Summer Fun: Free Guided Nature Hikes
Soak in the warm weather and hike these scenic state parks with a guide in Niagara Falls USA.
Discover your sense of adventure and participate in a free guided nature hike this summer. Led by an informative park naturalist, experience Niagara Falls USA’s state parks and learn about the unique flora and fauna that surrounds. Register for one (or more!) of the following hikes here. For more information, call 716-282-5154.
July 26: Stroll Along the Gorge
Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Come walk from Whirlpool to the Freedom Plaza and back with a Park Naturalist and learn about the removal of the Robert Moses Parkway and the restoration of the gorge.
July 26: Exploration Experts
Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Venture throughout the park on this guided scavenger hunt. Talk about different things to look at when identifying flora and fauna and win a small prize!
July 26: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique!
July 26: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
July 27: Length of the Gorge Series — Schoellkopf Power Station Trail
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us on a hike that takes on a portion of the Niagara Gorge! Each week we will cover a new portion of the gorge. Participants must be 8 years or older.
July 27: Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years.
July 27: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
July 28: Eco-Friendly Rock Painting
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Paint some rocks with fun facts on the bottom and then take a guided walk around Goat Island to place the eco-friendly painted rocks around the park!
July 28: Hike Through History
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Discover the important people and events that created and protected our nation's oldest state park on this guided walk.
August 2: Birding for Beginners
Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Tweet, Tweet! Learn about the common birds we see in the park with a short presentation before taking a walk to see what we can find!
August 2: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique!
August 2: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 3: Length of the Gorge Series — Artpark
Artpark State Park, 450 South Fourth St., Lewiston
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us on a hike that takes on a portion of the Niagara Gorge! Each week we will cover a new portion of the gorge. Participants must be 8 years or older.
August 3: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 4: Wondrous Water
Devil's Hole State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. Join us on this rim trail hike as we discuss the wonders of water of the Niagara Gorge!
August 4: Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years.
August 9: Sun, Moon, and Stars
Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Stop by to learn about cool celestial events happening right now and make a moon phase game to bring home!
August 9: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique!
August 9: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 10: Length of the Gorge Series — Devil's Hole to Whirlpool
Devil's Hole State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us on a hike that takes on a portion of the Niagara Gorge! Each week we will cover a new portion of the gorge. Participants must be 8 years or older.
August 10: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 11: Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years.
August 16: Journaling Through Nature
Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Learn about nature journaling and sound mapping in the Nature Center before venturing into the park to start your very own nature journal!
August 16: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique!
August 16: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 17: Length of the Gorge Series — Whirlpool Flats
Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us on a hike that takes on a portion of the Niagara Gorge! Each week we will cover a new portion of the gorge. Participants must be 8 years or older.
August 17: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 18: Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years.
August 23: Stroll at DeVeaux
DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3120 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls
11:00 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Come take a leisurely stroll around DeVeaux Woods State Park with a Park Naturalist and learn a little about the history and environment of one of the few remaining old growth forests in the area.
August 23: Know Before You Go
Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Stop in to learn some tips and tricks for wilderness survival. Learn about to start a fire using flint and steel or make your own survival kit!
August 23: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique!
August 23: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 24: Length of the Gorge Series — Great Gorge Railway Trail
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us on a hike that takes on a portion of the Niagara Gorge! Each week we will cover a new portion of the gorge. Participants must be 8 years or older.
August 24: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 25: Tails on Trails
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bring your furry friend on this casual walk to take in the beautiful views of Niagara Falls and the Niagara Gorge. It is not necessary to have a dog to participate, however, all dogs must be up-to-date on immunizations, leashed, and under control.
August 25: Tales of Tightropes and Daredevils
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us on this guided walk on Goat Island as we share the tales of daredevils and funambulists of Niagara Falls through the years.
August 30: Mammals of New York
Fort Niagara State Park, Route 18F, Youngstown
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Play a guessing game to learn about mammals we have in New York State! Feel their furs and take a closer look at their skulls while we explore our outdoor neighbors.
August 30: Stroll at the Falls
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Join us for a casual stroll to Prospect Point and around Goat Island to view the Falls and explore what makes this park so unique!
August 30: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
August 31: Length of the Gorge Series — Schoellkopf Power Station Trail
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join us on a hike that takes on a portion of the Niagara Gorge! Each week we will cover a new portion of the gorge. Participants must be 8 years or older.
August 31: Goat Island Evening Walk
Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
7:30 p.m.-9:00 p.m. Explore and experience the beauty of Niagara Falls at sunset on a guided tour.
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