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
Sledding and Ice Skating
There is a certain peace and tranquility in Pennsylvania state parks during the winter, and the view can be breathtaking—especially when there is snow on the ground and ice on the lakes.
Sledding and Ice Skating
Snowmobiling
State parks and forests offer thousands of miles and hundreds of acres of designated snowmobile areas for exploration.
Snowmobiling
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-
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Invites Public Comment to Shape a Bold Vision for Outdoor Recreation in Pennsylvania
-
Path of the Flood Trail Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 Trail of the Year, Celebrating History and Recreation in Cambria County
-
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Opens Grant Applications to Advance Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania
-
Shapiro Administration Announces Nearly $1.4 Million Investment in ATV and Snowmobile Projects, Driving Growth in Pennsylvania's Outdoor Recreation Economy