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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry grew to $20.4 billion in 2024, adding thousands of jobs and outpacing national growth, according to new federal data.
Pa. Outdoor Economy Surges to $20.4B, Adds Jobs and Growth Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania law enforcement and emergency agencies say extensive security and safety planning is underway as the city prepares to host the 2026 NFL Draft, an event expected …
Pittsburgh Ramps Up Security Plans Ahead of Massive NFL Draft Read More
UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA — Whitewater boating conditions will return to Tohickon Creek later this month as state officials prepare to release water from Lake Nockamixon during a scheduled event …
Whitewater Release Set for Tohickon Creek Draws Paddlers Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are launching a multi-agency effort to identify wildlife corridors across the state, a step aimed at reducing dangerous animal-vehicle collisions and improving habitat connectivity for …
State Plans Wildlife Corridors to Reduce Animal-Vehicle Collisions Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — More than 100 volunteer fire companies across Pennsylvania are receiving nearly $906,000 in state and federal funding as the Commonwealth enters its peak spring wildfire season, when …
114 Fire Companies Get Wildfire Funds as Spring Risk Rises Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 62-mile corridor through Lycoming and Tioga counties that draws more than 44,000 visitors annually, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of …
Pine Creek Rail Trail Named 2026 Trail of the Year Read More
What This Means for You Big Elk Creek State Park is planning new trails, parking areas, and a combined visitor and education center. Less than one-half of one percent of …
DCNR Unveils Master Plan for Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania rolled out a one-two punch for outdoor recreation this past week, announcing $1.4 million to expand and upgrade all-terrain vehicle trails and facilities statewide, then revealing …
$1.4M for ATV Trails, and a Surprise Winner in Pennsylvania’s River Vote Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro-Davis Administration stepped in Friday with a $500,000 state investment to keep Easton’s long-stalled Highline project alive after a federal grant for the effort was rescinded, …
State Rescues Easton Highline With $500K After Federal Funding Collapse Read More
EASTON, PA — Pennsylvania is pouring nearly $82 million into parks, trails, and conservation projects across the Commonwealth, funding 295 initiatives in 58 counties in one of the state’s largest …
$82M Statewide Push Sends Funding to 295 Parks and Trails Across PA Read More