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First Day hikes in Pennsylvania planned

“First Day Hikes” have become a New Year’s Day tradition in Pennsylvania and for 2025, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) has more than 70 guided hikes planned.

By Ed Arke/WITF

Pa. promotes state parks for helping addiction recovery

Spending time in nature can be a powerful tool to boost mental and physical health for people in recovery from drug addiction.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

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Pennsylvania park officials drop campground plans for Big Elk Creek State Park

DCNR officials say they’re focused on ecological restoration for Big Elk Creek State Park.
By Zoë Read/WHYY

Neighbors are fighting a proposed campsite on Landenberg’s Big Elk Creek State Park

Residents believe the land should be protected from heavy foot traffic.
By Zoë Read/WHYY



Pennsylvania program helps residents, businesses convert lawns to meadows

Environmentalists say lawn conversions prevent flooding and runoff pollution, and provide habitat for pollinators and birds.
By Zoë Read/WHYY
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