Recreation

DCNR Invites Public Comment to Shape a Bold Vision for Outdoor Recreation in Pennsylvania – Go Health Pro

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DCNR Invites Public Comment to Shape a Bold Vision for Outdoor Recreation in Pennsylvania – Go Health Pro

Press Release posted 31 January 2025 A draft of the 2025-2029 SCORP will be open for public comment from February 3 to March 3, 2025. Feedback will help to shape the Commonwealth’s upcoming 2025-2029 Pennsylvania Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP). Surveys found public support for accessible, equitable, and modernized recreation opportunities.   The Department … Read more

Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Protects Two More Properties to Expand Popular Outdoor Recreation Areas in Fayette County – Go Health Pro

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Western Pennsylvania Conservancy Protects Two More Properties to Expand Popular Outdoor Recreation Areas in Fayette County – Go Health Pro

Press Release by Western Pennsylvania Conservancy on 31 January 2025 WPC land protected for Bear Run Nature Reserve Western Pennsylvania Conservancy announced the purchase of two properties, totaling 97 acres, in Stewart Township, Fayette County that will be added to popular outdoor recreation and natural areas in the Laurel Highlands. A 44-acre forested property located … Read more

Path of the Flood Trail Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 Trail of the Year, Celebrating History and Recreation in Cambria County – Go Health Pro

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Path of the Flood Trail Named Pennsylvania’s 2025 Trail of the Year, Celebrating History and Recreation in Cambria County – Go Health Pro

Press release posted 30 Jan 2025Photos credit of CCCRA A historic 14-mile trail tracing the 1889 Johnstown Flood route earns statewide recognition for its blend of natural beauty, recreation, and economic impact. The Path of the Flood Trail in Cambria County, a 14-mile journey through history and nature, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2025 Trail of the Year by … Read more

DCNR Opens Grant Applications to Advance Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania – Go Health Pro

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DCNR Opens Grant Applications to Advance Parks, Recreation, and Conservation Projects Across Pennsylvania – Go Health Pro

Communities across Pennsylvania can now apply for state grants to fund parks, recreation, and conservation projects, as the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) opens its latest round of Community Conservation Partnerships Program (C2P2) funding. Applications are open now through April 2 at 4:00 PM. These grants are a key part of the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to revitalizing communities … Read more

Berks Nature protects the 670-acre Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation to Support Outdoor Recreation and Climate Resiliency – Go Health Pro

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Berks Nature protects the 670-acre Hawk Mountain Scout Reservation to Support Outdoor Recreation and Climate Resiliency – Go Health Pro

Backpacking and Camping at Hawk Mountain In early January of 2025, Berks Nature permanently protected the 607-acre Hawk Mountain Scout Reserve. The camp property has offered recreational activities for scouting groups for decades, and hosts both a vast tract of woodland and the headwaters of the Lower Little Swatara Creek. The easement will allow camp  activities to … Read more

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