• A view of the South and North abutments of the South Fork Dam. The Visitor Center, Unger House, and Spring House are visible in the background. As is visible, a spur railroad line connects coal trains with the main line of the railroad.

    Johnstown Flood

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  • Road Closure

    Beginning June 10, a section of Mineral Point Road near Staple Bend Tunnel will be closed for a few weeks for road work.

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Kid Friendly Activities in the Western PA Parks

Western PA Parks Celebrate National Trails Day

Founders Day Children's Program at Johnstown Flood National Memorial (docx)
In honor of National Park Service Founders Day, there will be a special children's program held on Saturday, August 25. Click on the link to learn more!

Johnstown Flood National Memorial and Christ Centered Community Mission Outreach SELECTED AS 2012 NATIONAL PARK FOUNDATION AMERICA'S BEST IDEA GRANT RECIPIENTS (docx)

Volunteers Make National Park Week A Success (pdf)

Click to learn about all of the great and valued tasks accomplished by our park volunteers during National Park Week (April 21-29, 2012) in the National Parks of Western Pennsylvania.

Economic Impact of National Parks in Western Pennsylvania (pdf)

Economic Impact of National Parks in Western Pennsylvania (docx)

Economic Impact of National Parks in Pennsylvania (pdf)

Economic Impact of National Parks in Pennsylvania (docx)

Did You Know?

bass

The South Fork Fishing and Hunting Club stocked the lake (which they called Lake Conemaugh) with one thousand black bass.