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WELLSBORO, PA — Pennsylvania designated the Pine Creek Rail Trail as its 2026 Trail of the Year on Friday, recognizing a 65-mile recreational corridor that draws more than 44,000 visitors …
This 65-Mile Pennsylvania Trail Just Took the Top Honor Read More
COLUMBIA, PA — Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation economy reached $20.4 billion in 2024, supporting more than 177,000 jobs and $9.5 billion in wages as the state’s Office of Outdoor Recreation marked …
Pennsylvania Outdoor Economy Reaches $20.4 Billion Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania is accepting applications through Dec. 1 for grants to expand and rehabilitate public boating facilities, with the 2027 funding round prioritizing projects in Lancaster County, along …
Pennsylvania Opens 2027 Grants for Public Boating Access Read More
CLEARFIELD, PA — Pennsylvania added six ATV connector routes in Elk and Potter counties Wednesday, expanding two regional trail networks as the state seeks to channel growing outdoor recreation activity …
Pennsylvania Adds Six ATV Routes to Link Rural Trail Networks Read More
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