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09/11/2026

09/08/2026

Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride Schedule 🐴

Join us for a relaxing evening ride through Pennsylvania’s beautiful Elk Country!

▪️Thursday Sept 10th - 7pm
▪️Friday Sept. 11th - 5, 5:15, 6:15, 7:15
▪️Saturday, September 12th - 5, 5:15, 6, 6:15, 7:15
▪️Sunday September 13th - 5, 5:15, 6, 6:15, 7:15
▪️Monday, September 14th 5pm and 6pm

🎟️ Tickets are $25 per person. Children under age 1 ride FREE.

Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM on the day of each ride. Guests purchasing tickets in person will be served first, followed by phone reservations at (814) 787-5167.

Seats are limited and rides fill quickly—We look forward to seeing you in Elk Country!

09/07/2026

Happy Labor Day Everyone!!
Hope you have a great holiday!!

09/03/2026

09/02/2026

Horse-Drawn Wagon Ride Schedule 🐴

Join us for a relaxing evening ride through Pennsylvania’s beautiful Elk Country!

▪️Thursday, September 3rd - 6pm and 7pm

▪️Friday, September 4th - 5pm, 5:15pm, 6:15pm, and 7:15pm **additional times added - 6pm and 7pm**

▪️Saturday September 5th - 5pm, 5:15pm, 6pm, 6:15pm and 7:15pm

▪️Sunday, September 6th - 5pm, 5:15pm, 6:15 and 7:15pm

▪️Monday, September 7th - 6pm and 7pm

🎟️ Tickets are $25 per person. Children under age 1 ride FREE.

Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM on the day of each ride. Guests purchasing tickets in person will be served first, followed by phone reservations at (814) 787-5167.

Seats are limited and rides fill quickly—We look forward to seeing you in Elk Country!

08/26/2026

🚧 The countdown is OFFICIALLY on! We are exactly 10 DAYS away from the Kinzua Skywalk opening back up for the fall season! 🍁 A massive shoutout to the incredible construction crews and staff who are working tirelessly behind the scenes to get everything ready for you. 👇 Check the comments for the ultimate way to experience the park this fall!

08/26/2026

🦌 THE RUT IS COMING TO ELK COUNTRY!

If you’ve ever heard the unforgettable sound of a bull elk bugling across the mountains, you know there’s nothing quite like rut season in Pennsylvania Elk Country!

But what exactly is the rut?

The rut is the elk’s annual breeding season, typically occurring from September into October. As the days get shorter and temperatures begin to cool, changing hormones signal that breeding season has arrived.

🦌 WHAT HAPPENS DURING THE RUT?

Bull elk become much more active and vocal as they compete for the attention of cows. During this time, you may see some fascinating behaviors:

📣 Bugling – Bulls make their famous high-pitched calls to announce their presence, attract cows and challenge other bulls.

💪 Sparring & Fighting – Competing bulls may size each other up, spar with their antlers or even engage in intense battles for breeding rights.

👑 Gathering Harems – Dominant bulls work to gather and protect groups of cows, often called harems, while constantly watching for rival bulls.

🌿 Rubbing & Thrashing – Bulls rub their antlers on trees, thrash vegetation and create displays that show off their strength.

💦 Wallowing – Bulls may roll and wallow in mud and coat themselves with urine, creating a strong scent that helps advertise their presence during breeding season.

👀 Constant Activity – Bulls can spend much of the rut bugling, chasing cows, challenging rivals and defending their harems—sometimes eating much less than they normally would.

⚠️ A VERY IMPORTANT REMINDER

The rut is an incredible time to visit Elk Country, but these are wild animals. Bull elk are full of hormones, unpredictable and can become aggressive very quickly.

Please enjoy them from a safe distance, never approach or surround an elk, and never attempt to get closer for a photo. Bring binoculars or a spotting scope and give the elk plenty of room.

🍂🦌 There’s truly nothing like fall in Pennsylvania Elk Country—the changing leaves, cool mountain air and the sound of a bull elk bugling across the valley.

Who else is ready for RUT SEASON?! 🙋‍♀️🦌
Photo by Jeff Lipniskis

08/24/2026

🐴 Horse-Drawn Wagon Rides Kick Off THIS WEEKEND!

Join us for a relaxing evening ride through Pennsylvania’s beautiful Elk Country!

▪️ Friday, August 28 — 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
▪️ Saturday, August 29 — 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM
▪️ Sunday, August 30 — 6:00 PM & 7:00 PM

🎟️ Tickets are $25 per person. Children under age 1 ride FREE.

Tickets go on sale at 10:00 AM on the day of each ride. Guests purchasing tickets in person will be served first, followed by phone reservations at (814) 787-5167.

Seats are limited and rides fill quickly—We look forward to seeing you in Elk Country!

07/31/2026

🌿 Looking for something fun to do this August? 🌿

Join us at the Elk Country Visitor Center for our FREE, family-friendly Weekend Programs all month long! From wildlife tracking, fishing games, and moth nights to foraging walks, archaeology, snapping turtles, and learning all about Pennsylvania's elk, there's something for every age to enjoy.

📅 Check out the schedule below and plan your visit!

📍 All programs are FREE and open to the public. No registration required unless otherwise noted.

We can't wait to see you in Elk Country this August! 🦌💚