Announcements and Notices
Latest park info and bulletins
WEST BRANCH ROAD FROM CHERRY SPRINGS TO THE NOTCH ROAD (about 1 mile north of Lyman Run) is currently closed for paving. You will not be able to get to Cherry Springs from West Road in Galeton, but should continue west on Rt. 6 to Rt. 44 in Sweden Valley. Turn left onto Rt. 44 and follow to the park. You can still use the shower house in the Daggett campground at Lyman Run by turning left at the gate at Cherry Springs onto Rt. 44 and taking the first right (gravel road) after Patterson State Park. This is the Billy Lewis Road. Take this across to Lyman Run Road (turn right) and continue down the mountain until you get to the park. If you have any questions, please call the Lyman Run park office at 814-435-5010. We anticipate that the road will be re-opened any day now (updated Nov. 17, 2011)
THE WATER SHUT OFF AND THE FLUSH TOILET RESTROOMS WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 12. The field is open year-round for observing but you must bring your own water after the above date. The composting toilet in the back of the field is open as well.
FEE INCREASE:
Galaxy Passes will be $60. in 2012 and the Field Set up fee will be $12.00. Galaxy Passes will be available Nov. 28, 2011 by contacting the Lyman Run State Park office at (814) 435-5010. Further information is available under the Galaxy Pass section of this website.
HERE'S SOMETHING TO THINK ABOUT! - if you are an astronomer who is willing to donate a couple of hours of your time to help us out with our public programs (telescope will be provided), your set-up fee for that night will be waived...we do public programs on both Friday and Saturday nights. I realize this won't help if you have already purchased a galaxy pass, but I'm sure we can come up with some other kind of thank you gift - like a "star blankie or one of our cool new CSSP key chains. Please email Greg Snowman, our EES at the park (from May to October only) if you are interested in helping out and he can let you know what scopes we have available (also binocular viewing if you'd rather). His phone number at the park is: (814) 435-5010 or email him at: RA-NRSPCSSP-EE@state.pa.us
Wireless is now OFF until spring of 2012. Our thanks to CPO and ASH for their donations which make the wireless possible.
Did you know that your donation to the CSSP Dark Sky Fund/Association is tax deductible? We all know that money is tight and budget cuts are going to hit the park hard, so if you can help out in anyway, please do so! Information about where to send your donation is located on the Home page. Money donated to the Dark Sky Fund/Association goes directly to the park and does NOT go through the state's general fund...which means the Administration can't touch it (and it they are reading this and are upset that I put it in print, feel free to give me a call - that's me...not my husband, thank you!) This donated money is used to make astronomy improvements in the part via the recommendations made by the astronomers themselves. Thanks to all of you who donated in 2010 and who continue to support our efforts to protect the night sky! Update 11-4-2010: Make sure you check out the new Visa card offered by the International Dark Sky Association. There is a link to the site on t he side menu of our home page. Big thanks and a pat on the back to Dark Sky Team member David Wymer who's photo taken at Cherry Springs graces the front of the card..."What's in YOUR wallet??"
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See you under the stars! Maxine Harrison, Director, CSSP Dark Sky Fund/Association
