Ranger Programs

Tales of the Great Flood sign.

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Tales of the Great Flood

2026 program dates:
June 5 to August 30- Fridays through Tuesdays
September- Saturdays and Sundays

Tales of the Great Flood ranger talks take place daily in the Visitor Center theater between showings of the park film, “Black Friday.”

Talks are approximately 15-minutes in length and cover a variety of topics relating to the Johnstown Flood and time period.

Program times:
9:55 a.m., 10:55 a.m., 11:55 a.m., 1:55 p.m., 2:55 p.m. and 3:55 p.m.

Please note that the talks are staff dependent.

Walk Through the Ruins

2026 program dates:
June 5 to August 30- Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
September- Saturdays and Sundays.

This ranger guided walk takes participants through the ruins of the South Fork Dam.

The program is approximately 45 minutes in length and will take participants to the bottom of the dam, through the breach and back up out of the dam on the other side. Participants will learn about May 31, 1889, the hillside across from the dam, and much more! Please note that the last portion of the walk contains a steep section. The walk is approximately 1/3 mile.

Participants are encouraged to wear proper shoes and bring water. The meeting location is on the South Abutment.

The walk is weather and staff dependent. Please call the Visitor Center at 814-886-6171 on the day of your visit to see if the program is being offered. No reservations are required! This walk can also be done self-guided. Park grounds are open daily from sunrise to sunset.