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.
Snowshoeing-
February 20, 2026 DCNR Names New Assistant Manager for the Ridley Creek State Park Complex in Southeastern PennsylvaniaSecretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Emma Isaacson as the assistant manager for the Ridley Creek State Park Complex in southeastern Pennsylvania.
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February 19, 2026 Pine Creek Rail Trail Selected as Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of the YearThe Pine Creek Rail Trail attracts more than 44,000 visitors annually, generating more than $5 million in local economic impact in support of the Commonwealth’s $19 billion outdoor recreation industry.
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February 18, 2026 Virtual Meeting Scheduled to Discuss Presque Isle State Park Complex Master PlanThe Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is updating its master plan to guide the future of the complex, which includes Presque Isle State Park, the Tom Ridge Environmental Center (TREC), and Erie Bluffs State Park.
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February 11, 2026 Master Plan for Big Elk Creek State Park Completed Following Collaborative Process with Community Task ForceThe master plan establishes a roadmap to improve access and expand opportunities for outdoor recreation and education while protecting the park’s rural character and natural resources.