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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
PITTSBURGH, PA — Visitors to Point State Park will see upgraded walkways, improved lighting, and an earlier return of the park’s iconic fountain following the completion of a $3.4 million …
Point State Park Upgrades Finished Early Ahead of Major Events Read More
FARMINGTON, PA — Pennsylvania has opened its first underground state park, adding Laurel Caverns State Park as the Commonwealth’s 125th park and expanding public access to one of the region’s …
Pa. Opens First Underground State Park, Expanding Access Read More