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 11, 2025 Shapiro Administration Invests $530,000 to Protect Pennsylvania’s Native Biodiversity in Projects Across the Commonwealth The Wild Resource Conservation Program supported 15 projects dedicated to protecting Pennsylvania’s native biodiversity.
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December 09, 2025 Voting Begins for Pennsylvania’s 2026 River of the Year Vote now through January 16, 2026, to choose Pennsylvania’s next top river.
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December 05, 2025 Governor’s Advisory Council Seeks Candidates for Game Commission Board The Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania Game Commission as commissioners in the districts 6 and 7.
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December 05, 2025 DCNR Names New Park Manager for Hills Creek State Park Complex in the Pennsylvania Wilds Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Tracy Lambert as the new park operations manager for the Hills Creek State Park Complex, which includes several state parks in the Pennsylvania Wilds.