Blue Marsh Lake
Cross Country Skiing for Beginners
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportIf you're looking for a way to stay fit in the winter months, join us to learn all about Cross-Country Skiing. Not only is kicking and gliding on two skis an incredible aerobic challenge that works your running muscles, but it also builds your arm, back and core strength. Learn about the equipment involved, with ... Read more
Winter Nature Photography
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportThe Berks County Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a winter nature photography program. Bring your DSLR or film camera and learn tips on how to shoot great winter-time photos outdoors. The program will start with a brief slide presentation; then professional photographer & instructor, Valerie Hoffman will lead us on an exploratory walk ... Read more
Blue Marsh Lake’s Get Outdoors Day
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to celebrate the annual National Get Outdoors Day! We will have a variety of displays and activities to help you learn about the different ways you can recreate outdoors. Participate in a variety of activities, demos, and presentations. For questions call 610-374-2944 or visit www.nap.usace.army.mil/bluemarsh.
National Public Lands Day at Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to celebrate and connect to the federal public lands that Blue Marsh Lake provides! Friends, families, and organizations are invited to join the project staff for the day opting outside and giving back to our community resources by completing various volunteer projects around the lake. Projects include trash pickup, trail maintenance, nesting ... Read more
GeoCache Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome learn about Geocaching while hiking! Your search will take you out across the dam along the trail to the Spillway and Tulpehocken Creek while discovering geocaches along the way. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 3.5 miles.
Control Tower Tour
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportParticipants get a “behind-the-scenes” look at how the dam functions. Not only will you be out on the dam, but you will also be going inside the control tower. Be prepared to go down and up numerous steps. For those of you who cannot handle the steps you can go as far as the control ... Read more
Fall Shoreline Clean Up
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportHelp us keep our waterways clean! Join us and our partners to clean up along the lake shoreline while winter pool levels make those hard-to-reach areas easy to access. Supplies, such as bags and gloves, will be provided.
Earth Day at Blue Marsh Lake
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJoin us to celebrate Earth Day at Blue Marsh Lake (formerly known as Take Pride In Blue Marsh)! Friends, family and organizations are invited to join the Blue Marsh Lake Staff for a day in the great outdoors. Projects for the day include litter pickup, park beautification, and seedling planting. For additional information or to ... Read more
Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportGuided Hike - Tulpehocken Creek Loop: Sunday, April 24 Meet at the Visitor Center, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport PA Come join us on a scenic and fact filled guided hike! Trek across the dam, through the Spillway and back up along the Tulpehocken Creek to the Stilling Basin while learning some history about the lake ... Read more
Guided Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportGuided Hike - Tulpehocken Creek Loop: Sunday, April 24 Meet at the Visitor Center, 1268 Palisades Drive, Leesport PA Come join us on a scenic and fact filled guided hike! Trek across the dam, through the Spillway and back up along the Tulpehocken Creek to the Stilling Basin while learning some history about the lake ... Read more
Guided Hike – Dog Friendly
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJune 25: Join us on a guided hike through Skinner’s Loop to experience scenic landscape views with great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 2.5 miles. Meet at the Lake Road Access Area, 198 Lake Road, Robesonia, PA. July 30: Come join us on a scenic and ... Read more
Guided Hike – Dog Friendly
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportJune 25: Join us on a guided hike through Skinner’s Loop to experience scenic landscape views with great wildlife and bird watching opportunities. The hike distance will be easy to moderate and approximately 2.5 miles. Meet at the Lake Road Access Area, 198 Lake Road, Robesonia, PA. July 30: Come join us on a scenic and ... Read more
First Day Hike
Blue Marsh Lake 1268 Palisades Dr, LeesportCome join us to start the New Year off right on a scenic and fact filled guided hike! Trek across the dam, through the Spillway and back up along the Tulpehocken Creek to the Stilling Basin while learning some history about the lake and why certain structures exist. The hike distance will be easy to ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more
Blue Marsh Guided Hikes
Blue Marsh State Hill Boat Launch 599 Brownsville Road, Sinking SpringJoin us on a guided hike! Please see each hike below for location and details! MON, JAN 1, 2024 AT 10 AM Join us on a guided hike up along Old Blue Marsh Road and through the newly completed Keystone Run Trail to experience a rolling trail through our scenic woods, with a stop at ... Read more