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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January 12, 2026 Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $82 Million in Recreation and Conservation Projects to Expand Trails, Parks, and Public Lands Across Pennsylvania The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is supporting more than 295 projects in nearly every Commonwealth county, creating new recreational opportunities, conserving natural resources, and helping revitalize local communities.
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January 09, 2026 DCNR Names New Park Manager for Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Jim Eckert as the manager for Little Buffalo State Park in Perry County.
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December 19, 2025 ICYMI: Shapiro Administration Completes $3.4 Million Project to Upgrade Point State Park Months Ahead of Schedule, Well Before NFL Draft The Shapiro Administration completed a $3.4 million renovation project at Point State Park months ahead of schedule, delivering major upgrades well before Pittsburgh hosts the 2026 NFL Draft and the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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December 18, 2025 Start 2026 Outdoors: Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Hosts First Day Hikes Across the Commonwealth’s Public Lands The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources will host more than 60 guided hikes across Pennsylvania on New Year’s Day, January 1, 2026.