
Buttermilk Falls
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January 10, 2025

Buttermilk Falls - February 25, 2022

At the Observation Deck

Under Buttermilk Falls

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

Our parks served as vital places to visit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Buttermilk Falls - December 28, 2021

Under the Falls

Accesible Path at Buttermilk Falls

In September 2022 we added these new steps leading to Buttermilk Falls.

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

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


This little girl is named Della and she had a great time visiting Buttermilk Falls.

This well-made bench was fabricated by HMS Industries of Blairsville, PA.

You will find Liverworts growing on moist rocks at Buttermilk Falls.

Eclipse Bridge

Probably used as a swimming pool where Fred Rogers once swam as a child visiting his grandfather Mr. McFeely.

A Splash of Color

To the Falls

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

This photo hangs in the lobby of S&T Bank in downtown Indiana, PA.

Buttermilk Falls - May 14, 2019

Our path to the falls from the parking lot provides a slightly longer but easier way to navigate to the falls.


Buttermilk Falls is open year-round. Please note we do not maintain the steps and platforms during the winter so it is advised to exercise caution if venturing out during the winter.

McFeely Trail is a one-half mile trail that circles a portion of the Buttermilk Falls property,

March 2020

Water droplets cascade from the falls above.

Early Fall at Buttermilk Falls

Buttermilk Falls - February 24, 2921

December Snowfall

Buttermil Falls - October 2021

Framing th Falls in Snow

Dcember 2019

Buttermilk Falls - December 5, 2019

Taken from the Eclipse Bridge this photo shows where Buttermilk Falls begins its 45 foot drop off.

November 2020


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.

Steps and Platforms provide access to the area underneath the falls.

Mister Rogers Pathway

Path to the Falls

Under the Falls

The stream that feeds Buttermilk Falls is called Hires Run.

Winter Ice at Buttermilk Falls

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 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

The Eclipse Bridge in Winter

Ice Forming

December 2018

October 22, 2018 at Buttermilk Falls

By mid-summer, the falls are enveloped in a green canopy.

The Path to the Falls

McFeely Trail Scene







