Weekly Interpretive Programming

August 16 – 18

Friday, August 16

3:00 PM – NATURE’S TREASURE HUNT: GEOCACHING 101 – Who doesn’t like a good treasure hunt? Learn how to use the Global Positioning System (GPS) or a free downloadable app for smartphones to look for hidden containers called geocaches within the park. Join our Interpretive Staff at the Visitor’s Center for a short hike to learn how to get involved in this free outdoor recreational activity that you can participate in all over the world! Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. FREE ACTIVITY

4:30 PM – BURY THE HATCHET– Native Americans used to use the breaks in the mountains as a prime hunting and foraging location. Meet our Interpretive Staff in the museum inside the Visitor’s Center to discover other tools Native Americans used to live off the land around us! One of those tools was the tomahawk, which was great for close combat. In modern times tomahawk throwing has become quite the sport. Our staff will teach you the art of tomahawk throwing, and you’ll get the opportunity to see if you can hit the bulls eye! Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. FREE ACTIVITY

Saturday, August 17

1:00 PM – JEOPARDY: THE BREAKS EDITION – How well do you know the Breaks Interstate Park? Come test your knowledge as you join us for a riveting game of Jeopardy! All answers can be found on the park’s website (www.breakspark.com) so go online, check out the information, and see how well you can remember the answers under pressure. Bring your family and friends to compete in a fun-filled educational game! Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. FREE ACTIVITY

3:00 PM – LIFE OF THE EARLY APPALACHIAN – Back before this area was known as the Breaks Interstate Park, early Appalachian families lived a very different life than we do in today’s day and age. Meet at the Counts Cabin right behind the Visitor’s Center to discover how early settlers used to survive in the Appalachian Mountains, including typical cabin life, early farming equipment, and much more. Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. FREE ACTIVITY

7:30 PM – “TRUTH OR LIE” CAMPFIRE – Are you a game player? Join our Interpretive Staff at the Interpretive Stage next to the basketball court in Camp Ground B to play an interactive game called “Truth or Lie?” Fascinating facts about the park’s animal inhabitants will be used to play the game. Come and pit your knowledge against our staff! And, of course, there’ll be time to enjoy some s’mores. Our campfires are a great opportunity for guests to become acquainted with the park. Feel free to ask our Interpretive Staff about any other events or activities during your stay. Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. FREE ACTIVITY

Sunday, August 18

1:00 PM – CHESTNUT RIDGE HIKE – Join us on one of our most informative hikes available in the park! Get a chance to see the Stateline Overlook and enjoy a short hike that’ll give all of our guests some insight on the different trees, wildlife, and cultural moments that continue to impact the park today. Meet our Interpretive Staff at the Stateline Overlook parking lot for this easy-rated trail. There is up- and downhill walking so please wear appropriate shoes. Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. FREE ACTIVITY

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM – ROAMING RANGER – Our Interpretive Staff will be posted at the Visitor’s Center to be ready and able to give impromptu history or nature-related programs. They can give you a glimpse of the past with an interesting history of the Counts Cabin, what life was like for the early Appalachian settlers, or can show you around the Visitor’s Center museum and discuss the distinguishing traits of our wildlife neighbors in the park. Children 12 and under MUST be accompanied by an adult. FREE ACTIVITY