Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls
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At the Observation Deck
At the Observation Deck
Under Buttermilk Falls
Under Buttermilk Falls
July 1, 2024
Water levels at the falls can vary during the year. Early spring and fall are the seasons when the water level is typically the highest. A heavy summer shower can make a difference though.
Summertime at the Falls
Summertime at the Falls
Pandemic Walk
Our parks served as vital places to visit during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Buttermilk Falls - December 28, 2021
Buttermilk Falls - December 28, 2021
Under the Falls
Under the Falls
Accesible Path at Buttermilk Falls
Accesible Path at Buttermilk Falls
New Steps Added at Falls
In September 2022 we added these new steps leading to Buttermilk Falls.
Mr. Rogers  Featured on U.S. Postage Stamp
Fred Rogers, who often visited Buttermilk Falls as a young boy, was featured on a stamp issued by the U.S. Postal Service. Fred visited Buttermilk Falls to spend time with his grandfather, Mr. McFeely, who once owned the property that now comprises the natural area.
Path to Falls
Path to Falls
Postcards from Fred
There are 10 short postcard notes that you will find as you make your way to the falls. Stop and read for some inspiring quotes from the late Fred Rogers.
May 2021
May 2021
Viewing the Falls from Observation Deck
This little girl is named Della and she had a great time visiting Buttermilk Falls.
Buttermilk Falls - February 25, 2022
Buttermilk Falls - February 25, 2022
Take a Rest
Take a Rest
Liverworts
You will find Liverworts growing on moist rocks at Buttermilk Falls.
Eclipse Bridge
Eclipse Bridge
Old Dam Above Buttermilk Falls
Probably used as a swimming pool where Fred Rogers once swam as a child visiting his grandfather Mr. McFeely.
A Splash of Color
A Splash of Color
To the Falls
To the Falls
Jacob Sweitzer - Artist
This interpretive panel highlights the life and artwork of Jacob Sweitzer who lived not far from Buttermilk Falls. His unique artistic style is captured in the scenes from the surrounding area.
Cascading Waters Under the Falls
Cascading Waters Under the Falls
Buttermilk Falls Photography
This photo hangs in the lobby of S&T Bank in downtown Indiana, PA.
Buttermilk Falls - May 14, 2019
Buttermilk Falls - May 14, 2019
The Easy Way
Our path to the falls from the parking lot provides a slightly longer but easier way to navigate to the falls.
McFeely Trail
McFeely Trail is a one-half mile trail that circles a portion of the Buttermilk Falls property,
March 2020
March 2020
Water Droplets at Buttermilk Falls
Water droplets cascade from the falls above.
Early Fall at Buttermilk Falls
Early Fall at Buttermilk Falls
Buttermilk Falls - February 24, 2921
Buttermilk Falls - February 24, 2921
December Snowfall
December Snowfall
Buttermil Falls - October 2021
Buttermil Falls - October 2021
Framing th Falls in Snow
Framing th Falls in Snow
Dcember 2019
Dcember 2019
Buttermilk Falls  - December 5, 2019
Buttermilk Falls - December 5, 2019
At the Edge
Taken from the Eclipse Bridge this photo shows where Buttermilk Falls begins its 45 foot drop off.
November 2020
November 2020
Ancient Resident
For as long as water has flowed over Buttermilk Falls salamanders have lived here. Seal Salamanders, who have a preference for waterfalls, are one of the salamander species that live here.
To the Lower Falls
Steps and Platforms provide access to the area underneath the falls.
Mister Rogers Pathway
Mister Rogers Pathway
Path to the Falls
Path to the Falls
Under the Falls
Under the Falls
Hires Run
The stream that feeds Buttermilk Falls is called Hires Run.
Winter Ice at Buttermilk Falls
Winter Ice at Buttermilk Falls
Liverworts
Liverworts are a group of plants similar to mosses. They are far different than most plants because they do not produce seeds, flowers, fruit or wood. Instead of seeds, liverworts produce spores for reproduction.
Jacob Sweitzer Interpretive Panel
Jacob Sweitzer was a local artist who painted many scenes in and around the Buttermilk Falls area. The panels highlight his interesting life and artwork. Sweitzer was a self-taught artist whose artworks have gained increasing interest from collectors over the years.
A Dusting of Snow
A Dusting of Snow
The Eclipse Bridge in Winter
The Eclipse Bridge in Winter
Ice Forming
Ice Forming
December 2018
December 2018
October 22, 2018 at Buttermilk Falls
October 22, 2018 at Buttermilk Falls
Green Oasis
By mid-summer, the falls are enveloped in a green canopy.
The Path to the Falls
The Path to the Falls
McFeely Trail Scene
McFeely Trail Scene
Family Hike at McFeely Trail
The McFeely Trail is a loop trail that circles the outer edge of the Buttermilk Falls property. It is about three-quarters of a mile in length.
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