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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
LUMBERVILLE, PA — Visitors to Delaware Canal State Park can once again travel uninterrupted along major sections of the historic towpath after the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources …
Delaware Canal Repairs Reopen Trail Links After Ida Damage Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania expanded its state forest system Thursday with the addition of Bilgers Rocks, a 173-acre geological site in Clearfield County that officials say will now receive long-term …
Ancient Rock Site Joins PA Forest System in Major Expansion Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania residents will soon have a limited opportunity to receive free native seed kits to convert portions of their lawns into wildlife-friendly meadows.
Free Meadow Kits Offer Residents a Shot at Greener Lawns Read More
HANOVER, PA — A new statewide geocaching trail launching this weekend will guide visitors through 25 Pennsylvania state parks, combining outdoor recreation with interactive history tied to the nation’s 250th …
New GeoTrail Opens 25 Parks to History Hunters Statewide Read More