Pennsylvania State Parks

April 3, 2025 | 3:39 PM

State parks attracting more campground reservations as federally-run sites close

State parks are seeing a nearly 30% increase in campsite reservations made in March for the rest of the year, compared to reservations made in March 2024.

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

March 3, 2025 | 5:00 AM

3 new Pa. state parks to help the state’s tourism industry

By Rachel McDevitt/StateImpact Pennsylvania

August 30, 2024 | 5:10 PM

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

June 4, 2024 | 4:03 PM

Raystown Lake’s 50th Anniversary features tours, time capsules and history talks

By Sydney Roach/WPSU

May 8, 2024 | 7:31 PM

Kinzua Skywalk to close on and off for three years, local economies are bracing for the effects

By Sydney Roach/WPSU

February 6, 2024 | 11:15 AM

Gov. Shapiro to unveil budget plan, and a protest against state investments in Israel bonds ends with arrests in the Pa. Capitol [podcast]

By Tim Lambert/WITF

January 30, 2024 | 9:51 AM

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

January 18, 2024 | 12:01 PM

Pa.’s outdoor recreation office identifies early priorities, but some specifics remain unclear

Pennsylvania’s Office of Outdoor Recreation plans to form a business alliance and start an outdoor equity fund, but much of its strategy relies on local volunteers and outside help.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

December 12, 2023 | 4:19 PM

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

November 27, 2023 | 10:07 AM

Pennsylvania is investing millions to ensure people of all backgrounds, abilities have access to public lands

Pennsylvania agencies overseeing outdoor recreation have made headway in expanding access to public lands, but not everyone feels safe or welcome at parks and forests.

By Marley Parish of Spotlight PA State College

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