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DOWNINGTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania dedicated a $7.5 million visitor center at Marsh Creek State Park in Chester County on Friday, adding a net-zero-energy facility at a park that draws more …
Marsh Creek Opens $7.5 Million Net-Zero Visitor Center Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania environmental agencies are adopting a statewide strategy to guide where and how communities expand public fishing and boating access, targeting barriers that can keep residents from …
Pennsylvania Agencies Target Gaps in Waterway Access Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is expanding accessible recreation infrastructure and directing nearly $82 million to hundreds of local conservation projects as the state seeks to broaden participation in an outdoor …
Pennsylvania Expands Outdoor Access as Recreation Economy Grows Read More
BENSALEM, PA — Pennsylvania conservation and labor officials joined members of the Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps on Wednesday to plant 250 trees at Neshaminy State Park, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary …
Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps Plants 250 Trees at Neshaminy Park Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania launched a cross-agency wildlife connectivity work group to develop a statewide strategy for reducing animal-vehicle crashes, reconnecting fragmented habitats and guiding future transportation and conservation investments. …
Pennsylvania Forms Wildlife Corridor Group to Curb Road Collisions Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials launched the state’s third annual Outdoors for All celebration in Philadelphia on Saturday, expanding a statewide initiative aimed at increasing access to outdoor recreation as …
Pennsylvania Expands Outdoors Campaign as Recreation Industry Grows Read More
LOWER WINDSOR TWP, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Monday urged residents to take precautions against tick bites and Lyme disease as the summer recreation season brings more visitors to the …
Pennsylvania Officials Urge Tick Precautions as Lyme Cases Remain High Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The Conestoga River has been named Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year, a designation expected to bring additional tourism, recreation and conservation attention to the 61-mile southeastern …
Conestoga River Wins 2026 River of the Year Recognition Read More
SABINSVILLE, PA — Pennsylvania has approved seven new ATV connector routes in Tioga County, expanding the Northcentral Regional ATV Trail system by 7.5 miles as state officials seek to strengthen …
Tioga County Expands ATV Trail Network to Drive Tourism Growth Read More
HUMMELSTOWN, PA — Pennsylvania officials on Tuesday marked the planting of the 10 millionth tree under the Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership, a milestone state leaders say reflects accelerating efforts …
Pennsylvania Marks 10 Million Trees Planted as Bay Pressure Mounts Read More