Overview
As Pennsylvania’s leader and chief advocate for conservation and outdoor recreation, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) will inspire citizens to:
- Value their natural resources
- Engage in conservation practices
- Experience the outdoors
Cross-Country Skiing
Cross-country skiing is a great way to experience the outdoors in winter. Pennsylvania’s state parks and forests offer some of the best places to ski.
Cross-Country Skiing
Snowmobiling
State parks and forests offer thousands of miles and hundreds of acres of designated snowmobile areas for exploration.
Snowmobiling
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing has been gaining in popularity in recent years. Snowshoers can travel the many trails of Pennsylvania's beautiful state parks and forests.
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December 19, 2025 ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Completes $3.4 Million Project to Upgrade Point State Park Months Ahead of Schedule, Well Before NFL Draft The Shapiro Administration completed a $3.4 million renovation project at Point State Park months ahead of schedule, delivering major upgrades well before Pittsburgh hosts the 2026 NFL Draft and the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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December 18, 2025 Start 2026 Outdoors: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Hosts First Day Hikes Across the Commonwealth’s Public Lands The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host more than 60 guided hikes across Pennsylvania on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026.
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December 16, 2025 Shapiro Administration Completes Initial Upgrades to Point State Park Months Ahead of Schedule, Well Before NFL Draft A $3.4 million renovation project at Point State Park has been completed months ahead of schedule.
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December 12, 2025 DCNR Names New Park Manager for Chapman State Park in Warren County Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Michael Plish as the manager for Chapman State Park in Warren County.