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-
November 06, 2026 Governor’s Advisory Council Seeks Candidates for Game Commission BoardThe Governor’s Advisory Council for Hunting, Fishing and Conservation is seeking qualified candidates interested in serving the Pennsylvania Game Commission as commissioners in Districts 2 and 3.
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November 06, 2026 DCNR Names New Manager for Mount Pisgah State Park in Bradford CountySecretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the appointment of Nathan Knox as the manager for the Mount Pisgah State Park in Bradford County.
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November 05, 2026 2026 Fall Foliage: Report for November 5-11The stable, pleasant weather pattern of warm days and cool nights prolonged the fall foliage season, but today’s rain and wind will strip leaves from many trees throughout Penn’s Woods. The best color in the Commonwealth is now found in the southeastern and southcentral regions. The final days of the season will still provide some glimpses of attractive color, punctuating what has been a stellar year for autumn color in Penn’s Woods. Please read on for more in the sixth (and final) fall foliage report for 2026.
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October 30, 2026 In Somerset County, Shapiro Administration Invests Nearly $1 Million in Infrastructure Improvements at Mount Davis in Forbes State Forest, Pennsylvania’s Highest Natural PointUpgrades include entrance and parking improvements, new interpretive displays, and a fully refurbished observation tower.