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PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), alongside the United States Coast Guard (USCG), Pennsylvania State Police (PSP), SEPTA, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC), the Pennsylvania DUI …
Agencies Push for Boating and Driving Safety Over Independence Day Holiday Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Camping demand in Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests has surged, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) reporting a 10% increase in campsite reservations this year, …
Discover Nature’s Best! PA State Parks Add Campsites Amid Booming Demand Read More
HOWARD, PA — The Shapiro Administration formally welcomed Pennsylvania’s summer outdoor recreation season during an event held at Bald Eagle State Park on Wednesday. The event celebrated the Commonwealth’s significant …
Explore the Great Outdoors: Shapiro Administration Unveils Pennsylvania’s Summer Adventure Season Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has unveiled a sweeping proposal to significantly increase hunting and fishing access across public lands, aiming to enhance recreational opportunities while …
Game-Changer: U.S. Unveils Historic Plan to Open 87,000 Acres for Hunting and Fishing Read More
LIMESTONE TWP, PA — Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis and DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn joined local officials in Limestone Township to celebrate the addition of the 24-mile Piney Rail Corridor. …
Piney Rail Corridor Acquisition Marks Major Investment in Outdoor Recreation Read More
Paddle the Brandywine River for a great cause! Join the 9.5-mile canoe challenge or the Duck Race on May 3rd to support the Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County. Fun, prizes, and more!
The Northbrook Canoe Challenge Benefiting Cerebral Palsy Association of Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests are on track for a record-setting summer, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) reporting a 30% increase in campsite …
Surge in Camping Reservations Sets Pennsylvania’s State Parks Up for a Record-Breaking Summer Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Amid the closure of several federal campgrounds due to staffing shortages, Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests remain fully operational, with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …
Pennsylvania’s State Parks Stay Open and “Awesome” Amid Federal Closures Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania hunters achieved a significant milestone during the 2024-25 hunting seasons, harvesting an estimated 476,880 deer statewide, marking an 11% increase from the previous year. This rise …
Pennsylvania Hunters Hit Record High with 11% Boost in 2024-25 Deer Harvest Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Amid the closure of some federally-operated campgrounds due to staffing shortages, the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is underscoring the availability of the state’s …
Escape to Pennsylvania’s Scenic State Parks: Unlimited Adventures Await as Federal Sites Close Read More