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

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
Snowmobiling
State parks and forests offer thousands of miles and hundreds of acres of designated snowmobile areas for exploration.
Snowmobiling
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-
DCNR Names New Park Manager for French Creek State Park Complex in Southeastern Pennsylvania
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Delaware River Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 River of the Year
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DCNR Urges Caution as Winter Storms Create Hazardous Conditions on State Forest Roads
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DCNR Names New Park Manager for Pymatuning State Park in Crawford County