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 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.
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December 05, 2025 Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $2 Million to Help Communities Plant More Trees New statewide program through the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will fund tree planting, maintenance, and safety work in communities that need it most — saving local governments money and improving neighborhood health.
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December 02, 2025 Shapiro Administration Secures 35-Year Lease to Boost Small Businesses and Outdoor Tourism in PA Wilds PA Wilds Conservation Shops at Leonard Harrison and Kinzua Bridge state parks will operate long-term, selling products that are 90 percent sourced from small businesses in rural areas of the PA Wilds — online shopping is also available at shop.pawilds.com.