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
Hiking
Hiking is the most popular outdoor activity in Pennsylvania, and it’s no wonder with all of the outstanding opportunities, from short loop hikes on state park trails to long, multi-day options on state forest lands, to family-friendly adventures on one of Pennsylvania’s rail-trails.
Hiking
Biking
If your need for speed is on two wheels, there are lots of options in our Pennsylvania state parks or the vast network of rail trails in Pennsylvania for a spin on flat, family-friendly trails.
Biking
Kayaking and Canoeing
Pennsylvania is a paddler’s paradise because it is blessed with an abundance of lakes, rivers, streams, and ponds all across the commonwealth for kayaking and canoeing. Many of these paddling opportunities exist within our state parks and forests.
Kayaking and Canoeing-
May 29, 2026 In Lycoming County, Shapiro Administration Expands Recreational Opportunities on Pine Creek With New Accessible Fishing PlatformThe fishing platform at the Tomb Flats Campground provides more than 100 linear feet of flat, accessible fishing access to the Pine Creek, and was a part of a project to improve recreational access in the Tiadaghton State Forest.
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May 27, 2026 Shapiro Administration and Chesapeake Bay Foundation Mark Milestone with Planting of 10 Millionth Tree in PennsylvaniaThe Keystone 10 Million Trees Partnership has reached its goal of planting 10 million trees across priority landscapes in Pennsylvania, a milestone achieved eight years after its launch in 2018.
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May 22, 2026 Shapiro Administration Completes $6 Million Investment at Delaware Canal State Park to Rebuild Critical Infrastructure
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May 21, 2026 Pennsylvania’s Northcentral Regional ATV Trail Reopens May 22 with Nearly 1,000 Miles of Roads to Ride for 2026 SeasonThe popular Northcentral Regional ATV Trail is one of Pennsylvania’s premier outdoor recreation destinations in the Pennsylvania Wilds region.