Spring in Butler County
Spring has sprung! It’s time to defrost and enjoy the outdoors. Discover all the ways to explore the area and start filling up your calendar with upcoming events in Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Things To Do
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Trails
If you enjoy the exploring the great outdoors Butler County has numerous trails to discover. You’ll find not only hiking, walking, and bike trails, but exciting places to go see all kinds of wildflowers and birds. Lace up a good pair of shoes and get moving!
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Disc Golf Courses in Butler County
Butler County is a disc golfer’s paradise with three championship disc golf courses located at Moraine State Park, Slippery Rock University, and Cranberry Township’s North Boundary Park.
Birding in Butler County
Butler County is a bird watchers delight. Whether you’re a birding enthusiast or just getting started in your bird watching endeavors, there are many ways to enjoy birding in Butler County, PA through learning more about bird species found here and visiting birding hotspots.
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The Awesome Moraine State Park
Moraine State Park is 16,725 acres, with 1,750 square feet of beach, 71 miles of trails and 42 miles of shoreline. What can you do with all of that space?
Experiences
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Cities & Towns
While getting to Butler County is easy due to our proximity to Interstate 79 and the Pennsylvania Turnpike, we invite you to take the roads less traveled and explore the treasures that await in our small towns.
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Itineraries & Experiences
Butler County is a diverse area with something for everyone to explore!
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Festivals & Events
Butler County features many fun events for the whole family, from one of the biggest Jeep festivals in the country to small town events that have been around for more than 50 years.
Photo Contest
Capture the beauty of spring by entering our Butler County Tourism Photo Contest for your chance to win Butler County gift certificates! Each quarter, we award $100 to first place, $75 to second and $50 to third. The theme is tourism-related photos, so we're looking for events, the great outdoors, arts, history and more.
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