FRIENDS OF BLACK MOSHANNON STATE PARK

According to local tradition, American Indians called this watershed “Moss-Hanne,” meaning “moose stream,” thus the origin of the park’s name. Appropriately, the “black” in the park name describes the tea-colored waters. The 250-acre Black Moshannon Lake is fed by clear springs and small streams which flow through the bogs that stretch in most directions from its shores. As the clear water flows through sphagnum moss and other wetland plants, it becomes colored by plant tannins. In a sense, the bog vegetation acts like a giant teabag to color the water.

For more than 25 years, the Friends of Black Moshannon have been hosting a huge Summer Festival, and other great activities.

Get in touch with them to volunteer or make a donation in support of their efforts.

You may also mail a check to the Pennsylvania Parks & Forests Foundation for the Chapter to: PPFF, 1845 Market Street, Suite 202, Camp Hill, PA 17011.

Thank you for your support!