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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$500,000 state investment to keep Easton’s long-stalled Highline project alive after a federal grant for the effort was rescinded, …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
HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro recently announced nearly $82 million in new state funding to support more than 295 recreation and conservation projects across Pennsylvania, a sweeping investment aimed …
$82M Conservation Blitz Targets Trails, Parks, and Rivers Across Pennsylvania Read More
EXTON, PA — More than $1 million in new state funding is headed to central Chester County, promising a wave of new trails, protected open space and upgraded parks as …
Over $1M in State Cash Set to Transform Parks and Trails Across Chester County Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials announced that major upgrades to Point State Park have been completed months ahead of schedule, positioning one of Pittsburgh’s most iconic landmarks for a surge …
Point State Park Gets Early Glow-Up as Pa. Preps for NFL Draft, 250th Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania officials are putting rivers, wildlife, and public lands in the spotlight this holiday season, unveiling a trio of initiatives that invite public participation, fund biodiversity research, …
Rivers, Wildlife, and Parks Take Center Stage in Pennsylvania’s Green Push Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration is widening its push to make Pennsylvania’s parks, forests, and outdoor economy a cornerstone of community life and local growth, rolling out new planning …
Shapiro’s New Outdoor Gamble Invites Public To Help Shape Pennsylvania Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Shapiro Administration marked a new phase in its community greening strategy on Friday, planting 33 trees in Harrisburg’s Cloverly Heights neighborhood as part of a $500,000 …
Why Pennsylvania Planted 33 Trees in Harrisburg — and What It Signals for 2026 Read More