Sign Up for Free Guided Hikes This Winter in Niagara Falls USA

Niagara Falls USA and the surrounding region offers some of the best hiking trails. With various difficulty levels, hiking can be easy, affordable and fun for the entire family. A trek through the wilderness is a great way to experience Niagara Falls in winter.

If you’re seeking a guided hike, or want to learn more about the great outdoors, partake in one (or all) of the Niagara Region Interpretive Programs Office activities offered this winter. All pre-scheduled programs are free and intended for individuals and families. Register for one (or more!) of the following hikes here. For more information, call 716-282-5154.

January 25: Backyard Birds in Winter — How to Help

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Learn how to help our winter birds survive. Find out about what different birds eat, what types of feeders to use, and how to make a pinecone bird feeder. We will also touch on getting ready for spring and using bird houses. All supplies included.

January 26: Snowshoe/Winter Hike

DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3120 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Take a winter hike through DeVeaux Woods and learn the basics of snowshoeing with a Park Naturalist.

February 1: Frosty Falls Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Goat Island turns into a frosty, frozen world as the temperature drops... but the Falls keep flowing! Join a Park Naturalist to explore these breathtaking, but chilly views!

February 1: Nature Jeopardy

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Come join us for a fun and competitive game of Jeopardy about some of the region's natural mysteries!

February 2: Groundhogs Day

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
1:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Celebrate Groundhogs Day with an educator to learn all about our local squirrels, including the largest ground squirrel in North America – the groundhog!

February 8: Winter Gulls, Ducks, & Terns

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
11:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. A short introduction to some of the winter gulls, ducks, and terns in the Niagara Region, identification, life histories, and some fun facts. We will also cover some of the best viewing spots.

February 8: Jeop-Birdy

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Come join us for a fun and competitive game of Jeopardy revolving around the birds of the Niagara Region!

February 8: Miles of Ice

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
3:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Come warm up inside and learn about how glaciers have formed our region and the current state of Earth's remaining glaciers.

February 9: Winter Photography Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
2:00 p.m.-4:00p.m. Join a Park Naturalist for a winter photo stroll through icy Niagara Falls State Park.

February 9: Snowshoe/Winter Hike

DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3120 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls
11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Take a winter hike through DeVeaux Woods and learn the basics of snowshoeing with a Park Naturalist.

February 11: Beginner Bird Walk

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
4:00 p.m.-5:30 p.m. Join a Park Naturalist to learn the basics of birding, with a focus on waterfowl and gulls in preparation for the Birds on the Niagara Festival. Binoculars provided.

February 15: Birds on the Niagara — Feathers at Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join a Park Naturalist with a spotting scope at the Cave of the Winds to view the migrating waterfowl on the Niagara River.

February 15: Birds on the Niagara — Feathers at Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Join a Park Naturalist with a spotting scope at Three Sisters Islands to view the migrating waterfowl on the Niagara River.

February 15: Birds on the Niagara — Feathers on Lake Ontario

Fort Niagara State Park, 1 Maintenance Ave., Youngstown
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Join a naturalist with a spotting scope on the sun lawn in Fort Niagara to view the migrating waterfowl over Lake Ontario!

February 16: Birds on the Niagara — Feathers at Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Join a Park Naturalist with a spotting scope at the Cave of the Winds to view the migrating waterfowl on the Niagara River.

February 16: Birds on the Niagara — Feathers at Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. Join a Park Naturalist with a spotting scope at Three Sisters Islands to view the migrating waterfowl on the Niagara River.

February 16: Birds on the Niagara — Feathers on Lake Ontario

Fort Niagara State Park, 1 Maintenance Ave., Youngstown
2:00 p.m.-4:00 p.m. Join a naturalist with a spotting scope on the sun lawn in Fort Niagara to view the migrating waterfowl over Lake Ontario!

February 21: 'Lug Your Mug' Stroll at the Park

DeVeaux Woods State Park, 3120 De Veaux Woods Drive, Niagara Falls
5:00 p.m.-6:30 p.m. Grab your favorite mug or thermos and take a stroll through the cool winter air at DeVeaux Woods State Park. Bundle up and sip some hot chocolate while taking in the views of old growth woods. Weather permitting; adventure will be taken on snowshoes.

February 22: DIY Bird-Friendly Window Clings

Reservoir State Park, 5777 Witmer Road, Niagara Falls
10:00 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Prepare for spring bird migrations by creating some window clings for your home! Decorate these clings while we discuss some of the different types of migratory birds in the Niagara Region.

February 22: Niagara Region Jeopardy

Niagara Falls State Park, 332 Prospect St., Niagara Falls
1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m. Come one, come all to compete with friends and family alike in a game of Niagara Region jeopardy.

February 22: Winter Stroll Along the Gorge

Whirlpool State Park, Niagara Scenic Parkway, Niagara Falls
1:00 p.m.-2:30 p.m. Take a leisurely stroll along the rim trail from Whirlpool State Park to Freedom Plaza and back to take in the winter scenery and learn some fun facts about the gorge!