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Snowman Private Star Gazing
Snowman Private Star Gazing
Snowman Private Star Gazing
Greg Snowman was Cherry Springs State Park’s former Astronomer. He is THE guy who gave the programs at the park to thousands of people from around the world.
Now he’s on his own and you can tap into his expertise for an amazing experience. Don’t forget to ask about his exclusive Astro Field Viewing area.
Cherry Springs State Park
Snowman Private Star Gazing
Snowman Private Star Gazing
Just outside of Coudersport, Pennsylvania you’ll find star-spangled Cherry Springs State Park, consistently rated one of the 7 best places on the planet for stargazing.
On a clear night, up to 30,000 stars fill the sky, and lucky guests may also glimpse Asteroids, Venus – the evening star, Aurora Borealis (the Northern Lights), Omega Nebula, Zodiacal Light, Meteor Showers, Lunar Viewing and the Milky Way, and other celestial bodies.
Cherry Springs calls to everyone from amateur stargazers to professional astronomy students, as well as those who have heard the stories of the “old-time sky” (before the age of light pollution) from their grandparents.
Cherry Springs State Park is located 12.9 miles from the Mill Stream Inn.
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Snowman Private Star Gazing
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum serves its diverse community by actively working to preserve and share the history of Pennsylvania’s forests, inspiring our audience to become better stewards of Pennsylvania’s forest resources and heritage.
The Pennsylvania Lumber Museum is administered by the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission and is actively supported by the Pennsylvania Lumber Museum Associates, a non-profit community-based organization.
The Lumber Museum is located 8.9 miles from the Mill Stream Inn.
Austin Dam
Coudersport Golf Club
Pennsylvania Lumber Museum
Nestled in a narrow valley and along the winding stream of Freeman Run is the ruins of the Bayless Paper Mill Dam, currently referred to as the Austin Dam.
In 1911, the dam broke and water engulfed much of the town of Austin and claimed over 78 lives.
Come explore the ruins of the Austin Dam, the 2nd worst dam break in Pennsylvania history. Still, after more than a hundred years, an incredible sight. Ruins of the tall concrete leaners raise to the skies.
A million pieces of broken aggregate lay beneath. A forest abounds around a grassy meadow that now covers this hallow ground.
The Austin Dam is located 11.6 miles from the Mill Stream Inn.
Coudersport Golf Club
Coudersport Golf Club
Coudersport Golf Club
Coudersport Golf Club is an 18-hole course nestled amidst the breathtaking valleys of the Northcentral Pennsylvania Wilds. This semi-private course welcomes golfers of all skill levels, offering a range of challenges that are both exciting and achievable.
Enhance your experience with our exceptional facilities. The clubhouse boasts one of the area's finest banquet spaces, complete with a fully staffed kitchen and bar. Whether you're planning a wedding reception, a social gathering, a business meeting, or another special event, we can accommodate your needs. We also offer delicious pub fare in the bar, along with dinners on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays.
Ready to experience Coudersport Golf Club? Call us at (814) 274-9122 to reserve your tee time or discuss banquet reservations.
The Coudersport Golf Club is located 3.7 miles from the Mill Stream Inn.
Lyman Run State Park
Coudersport Golf Club
Coudersport Golf Club
Lyman Run State Park
The 595-acre Lyman Run State Park is in scenic Potter County. Maples and cherries dominate a mixed northern hardwood forest that surrounds the 45-acre Lyman Run Lake, making a most scenic setting.
Seasons and Hours
The park is open every day of the year, sunrise to sunset. Day use areas close at dusk.
The park office is open specific hours. The beach, overnight areas, and other areas are open specific seasons and hours. Contact the park office for facility seasons and hours.
Reservations
Make online reservationsOpens In A New Window or call toll-free 888-PA-PARKS (888-727-2757), from 7:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M., Monday to Saturday.
Lyman Run State Park is located 13.7
miles from the Mill Stream Inn.
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Potter Tioga Visitors Association
Potter Tioga Visitors Association
The 339-acre Kinzua Bridge State Park, located in McKean County, is the home of the reinvented Kinzua Viaduct.
The Viaduct, once the longest and tallest railroad structure at 2,053 feet long and 301 feet high, was partially destroyed by a tornado during 2003.
Reinvented as a pedestrian walkway during 2011, visitors can stroll 600 feet out on the remaining support towers, peer miles out into the Kinzua Gorge, and gaze down through the partial glass platform at the end of the walkway.
The Kinzua Bridge State Park Visitor Center and Park Office features great views, self-guiding exhibits, and information about the surrounding area.
Picnicking and trail opportunities are available. Fish for native brook trout in Kinzua Creek. The Kinzua Bridge Scenic Byway is a designated shared use hike/bike corridor.
The Kinzua State Park is located 40.6 miles from the Mill Stream Inn.
Potter Tioga Visitors Association
Potter Tioga Visitors Association
Potter Tioga Visitors Association
POTTER COUNTY
They call it “God’s Country” and after just one visit, it’s easy to see why. With over a million acres of pristine wilderness, 8 state parks and nearly half of its land designated as state forest and game lands, Potter County is a haven for those looking to relax and unwind, get away from the hustle and bustle of city life and reconnect with nature. It’s also home to the darkest skies and brightest stars in the eastern United States. In fact, the Travel Channel recently named Potter County’s Cherry Springs State Park as the best place on Earth to go stargazing.
While we’re most famous for our skies, we are down to earth; quirky and authentic; charm not chain; wild yet welcoming; rugged and resourceful. We find great joy in exploration and discovery, and in cultivating relationships between people and the environment. Come visit and enjoy our way of life, if only for a little while. Once you visit, you’ll want to come back – most people do. Write your own stories and create your own memories here in God’s Country.