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
![A man sledding down a steep hill with many other sledders enjoying the snowy day](/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dcnr/images/stateparks/recreation-photos/hils_sledding.jpg)
Sledding and Ice Skating
There is a certain peace and tranquility in Pennsylvania state parks during the winter, and the view can be breathtaking—especially when there is snow on the ground and ice on the lakes.
Sledding and Ice Skating![Two snowmobiles driving on a wide snowy path through the forest](/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dcnr/images/stateparks/recreation-photos/pyma_snowmobile2.jpg)
Snowmobiling
State parks and forests offer thousands of miles and hundreds of acres of designated snowmobile areas for exploration.
Snowmobiling![](/content/dam/copapwp-pagov/en/dcnr/images/publishingimages/recreation/cross-country-skiing.jpg)
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-
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