How Does Pyma Compare?
What river does the lake flow into?
Shenango River
Before it was the spillway, what crop was the spillway area known for growing?
Onions
What other state is in Pymatuning Lake?
Are carp a native species?
No
What decade was the park built in?
1930s (built from between 1931-1934)
T/F: Pymatuning is the largest state park in PA.
False
What is the largest campground that Pyma has?
Jamestown
How many public beaches are there at Pyma?
4
Do raccoons in the wild wash their food?
No (this is only exhibited in captivity)
How many eagle nests were left in PA in 1983? (Hint: one of them was in Pyma!!)
3
T/F: Pymatuning is the third largest lake/reservoir in PA.
False
What was the spillway trail used for before it was paved to become a walking path?
A railroad
What is the name of the separate body of water that is near the spillway?
Sanctuary Lake
What is the largest bird species at Pymatuning?
Bald eagle
What year was the spillway built?
1934
How many acres of land does Pymatuning cover?
17,000 acres
How many total cabins to rent does the park have?
25
What was Pymatuning's significance to WWII?
What is the largest fish species at Pymatuning?
Muskie (muskellunge)
What year was an initiative started to stop feeding bread to the carp, which was eventually scrapped?
T/f: The spillway is the second most visited tourist attraction in PA.
True
Daily double: Why did the carp gather at the spillway?
Carp were brought for food sources by settlers and naturally gathered in the bowl because of the abundance of macroinvertebrates (tiny bugs)
What is the meaning of the word "Pymatuning"?
The dwelling place of the man with the crooked mouth
Define "cavity nesting birds" and name at least 4 birds that exhibit this characteristic. Bonus Point Opportunity: List more than 4 types of birds
birds that nest in natural or manmade holes/cavities- examples are bluebirds, tree swallows, house sparrows, chickadees, kestrels, purple martins, tufted titmice
What year was Tuttle Campground opened?
1974