U.S. Forest Service - Grey Towers NHS

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Offices are closed today, but our grounds, trails and museum are open. Tickets for the 11 a.m. guided museum tour and th...
06/19/2026

Offices are closed today, but our grounds, trails and museum are open. Tickets for the 11 a.m. guided museum tour and the 1 p.m. -3 p.m. open house can be purchased in our visitor center starting at 10:30 a.m.

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06/18/2026

Join us as we celebrate Pennsylvania’s leading role in the commemoration of the 250th Anniversary of the United States in 2026.

In this 1955 scene from St. Joe National Forest in Idaho, a truck is loaded with logs while livestock graze in the dista...
06/18/2026

In this 1955 scene from St. Joe National Forest in Idaho, a truck is loaded with logs while livestock graze in the distance.

This photo illustrates the multi‑use mission of national forests, where recreation, grazing, habitat and sustainable timber management work together to support healthy lands and local communities.

Learn more about the Forest Service mission and what that means for you: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/what-we-believe.

Open May—December 2026, at Grey Towers National Historic Site, Where Forests Teach invites you to explore the early hist...
06/17/2026

Open May—December 2026, at Grey Towers National Historic Site, Where Forests Teach invites you to explore the early history of professional forestry education in the U.S.

In 1900, the Pinchot family established the Yale Forest School, launching the nation’s first graduate program devoted to training professional foresters. The mission was to advance the knowledge and practice of sound forestry in the United States. From 1901 to 1926, their vision materialized on the grounds of Grey Towers.

Join us as we explore how forests became classrooms; and how their lessons continue to shape the landscapes we share. The exhibit can be viewed during the 11 a.m. guided tour or the 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. ticketed open house.

Forest Service photo Katelynn Ulmer & Grey Towers NHS Collection

Jobs supported by visitors to national forests and grasslands are often in small, rural communities. These jobs are an i...
06/16/2026

Jobs supported by visitors to national forests and grasslands are often in small, rural communities. These jobs are an important contributor to economic and social sustainability across the nation. Get out and visit a national forest today!
Learn more Forest Service facts here: https://www.fs.usda.gov/about-agency/forestry-facts.

One week from today on June 22, 2026, Grey Towers Reading Ranger Program will begin for the 2026 season. Our program wil...
06/15/2026

One week from today on June 22, 2026, Grey Towers Reading Ranger Program will begin for the 2026 season. Our program will run on Mondays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. through August 17, 2026.

This coming week our book will be Headstrong Hallie by Hallie Morse Daggett and will highlight fire towers & fire prevention. The reading will be followed by hike to our historic fire tower. Parents are required to remain on site. *This coming week we will be meeting at the pool terrace by our upper parking lot. Normally the program will be held at the lower pavilion, located at the lower parking lot of Grey Towers.

This year we will be continuing our collaboration with the National Park Service. Rangers from the Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area will be assisting with the readings and activities.

Forest Service photos Tracie Rohner

Did you know that on June 27, 2026, Grey Towers will be hosting a Family Fun Day!Activities to enjoy on the grounds incl...
06/14/2026

Did you know that on June 27, 2026, Grey Towers will be hosting a Family Fun Day!

Activities to enjoy on the grounds include:

• 11 a.m. flag presentation and national anthem
• 11:15 a.m. welcome
• 12 p.m. to 3 p.m. free first floor museum open house, tours of historic fire tower and a Yale foresters’ campsite
• 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. strolling musician
• 12:30 p.m. refreshments
• 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. forest scavenger hunt
• 3 p.m. retiring of the flag
This event is supported in part by the Society of American Foresters and is designed to bring awareness to the benefits of the forest. Also helping to make this event a success are the Mason Local Lodge No. 344, The Pinchot Institute, the Grey Towers Heritage Association and Scouting America.

Forest Service Photos Tracie Rohner

Presidents, Pinchot, and the Birth of American Conservation lecture today June 13, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.Join presi...
06/13/2026

Presidents, Pinchot, and the Birth of American Conservation lecture today June 13, 2026, 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Join presidential historian Dr. Larry Cook at Grey Towers National Historic Site, for a fascinating exploration of the U.S. presidents who shaped the conservation legacy.

Tickets required for more information and tickets visit Greytowers.org/events

Forest Service photo Tracie Rohner and Grey Towers Archives

06/13/2026

Celebrate National Get Outdoors Day with a hike! Time in nature can reduce stress, improve sleep, boost creativity, and support memory and cognition. A short hike can make a big difference.


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Summer is almost here. Get out and explore your national forests and grasslands. Hike, paddle or camp your way through m...
06/12/2026

Summer is almost here. Get out and explore your national forests and grasslands. Hike, paddle or camp your way through millions of acres of public lands. Remember to pack out what you pack in and enjoy.

Forest Service photos Tracie Rohner and courtesy photo of the Fingerbowl Joe Dimagio

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Milford, PA
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