Trips and Tours Spring 2026
701 Tour the State Fish Hatchery, Mount Pleasant, PA Ann Vitale Coordinator
The experienced fish biology staff will explain the spawning season, how the young fry are raised indoors to prevent diseases and then grow to adult size in tanks and raceways. There will be adult fish in the outdoor raceways too. Q & A is a big part of this tour as the staff loves to share information about the PA hatchery system and how different hatcheries grow various species. There is information on hand to take home too.
Please indicate on the registration form if you will be driving directly to the site or would like to meet at Price Chopper parking lot to carpool.
One Wednesday, April 1 at 10:00
Location: 229 Great Bend Turnpike, Pleasant Mount, PA 18453
Fee: $5.00
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702 Intro and Tour of the Gravity Railroad Lynn Conrad Coordinator
A quick history of the Delaware and Hudson Gravity Railroad will be given by PowerPoint (Union Dale) Find out how coal was transported over the mountains from Carbondale to Honesdale in the 1800s, fueling our nation’s industrial revolution. Followed by a trip (about 35 minutes away)to the actual remains of the gravity railroad. The easy walk around the property takes about 1.5 hours.
One Wednesday, May 13,2026 at 10:00 am ( indoor Union Dale) 11:00 am Tour Honesdale area.
Location: Meet at 948 N. Main St. Union Dale. PA 18470
Fee: $5.00
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