Take a ride on the 62-mile #PineCreekRailTrail as it brings you past waterfalls, rock outcrops and many views of the rugged Pine Creek Gorge in #TiogaStateForest and #TiadaghtonStateForest ➡️ bit.ly/3rg4gMV. #TrailTuesday #PaStateForests #PaWilds #PAGetaway #BikeMonth
Aerial spraying of 18 #PaStateParks and 12 #PaStateForests in northcentral, southcentral, and northeast Pennsylvania to combat spring spongy moth outbreaks is set to begin this week. It is safe to be in the woods when spraying occurs. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3UnpU25.
We’re wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. If you are heading out to #PaStateParks or #PaStateForests , remember to #LeaveNoTrace ; and be sure to take a moment to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom. 🇺🇸
Don’t forget to check yourself and pets for ticks after spending time in #PaStateParks and #PaStateForests , especially now when ticks can be about the size of a poppy seed -- making them difficult to find! Learn more ➡ bit.ly/2pLHaRO. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth
Bears are ending hibernation and are most active at dawn and dusk. While bear encounters at #PaStateParks and #PaStateForests are rare, it’s good to know how to minimize chances of encounter and what to do in an unlikely event you run into one➡️ bit.ly/3vkLPyn. #Bearwise
The first Fish-for-Free Day in PA for 2024 will be Sunday, May 26. Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone to legally fish on PA waterways with no fishing license required. All other fishing regulations still apply. More info ➡️ bit.ly/3MqaOVz. #PaStateParks #PaStateForests
Don’t forget to check yourself and pets for ticks after spending time in #PaStateParks and #PaStateForests , especially now when ticks can be about the size of a poppy seed -- making them difficult to find! Learn more ➡ bit.ly/2pLHaRO. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth
Happy #EarthMonth ! We hope you make a list of ways to celebrate! 🌎🎉
Find #PaStateParks and #PaStateForests events ➡ events.dcnr.pa.gov.
Learn about the #KeystoneTreeFund ➡ bit.ly/3J3IJiS.
The Pine Run Loop in #ClearCreekStateForest is a 2-mile trail that explores a rocky forest and descends along a cascading stream. A one-mile loop winds through the unique rock formations. Learn more ➡ bit.ly/3uHn4w3. #TrailTuesday #GetOutdoorsPa #PaStateForests #PaWilds
DCNR celebrated the induction of the Forrest H. Dutlinger Natural Area in #SusquehannockStateForest into the #OldGrowthForestNetwork . The area boasts Eastern hemlocks over 52 inches in diameter and trees nearly 400 years old ➡ bit.ly/44EUOrr. #PaWilds #PaStateForests
Reminder that Pennsylvania’s spring turkey season begins this Saturday, May 4 through May 31. Those in the woods during hunting seasons should use precaution. We hope all that take to #PennsWoods be seen and be safe! #PaStateParks #PaStateForests #GetOutdoorsPa
Are you passionate about conservation and the great outdoors? Do you have a knack for maintenance and a love for keeping nature pristine? DCNR is hiring a semi-skilled worker in #ForbesStateForest in Fayette County! Apply by May 23 ➡ bit.ly/3WBNBXa. #PaStateForests
Look for wildflowers and budding trees while hiking the Swift Run Trail in #BaldEagleStateForest , exploring a rugged valley which contains old growth white pine, hemlock, and pitch pine. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/2Fqt0jb. #PaStateForests #TrailTuesday
PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources Any idea what these tracks are from outside the cabin in eastern PA? #PaStateForests
Take a spring ride on the Westbrook Trail, where mountain bikers will find great singletrack on level terrain. Bikers can access more than 11 miles of mountain bike riding in #DelawareStateForest . Learn more ➡ bit.ly/3fMKeFt. #TrailTuesday #GetOutdoorsPa #PaStateForests
A blue-headed vireo makes itself at home for the summer along Laurel Run in #TuscaroraStateForest . The blue-headed vireo is common in spring and summer and often associated with hemlock trees along cold water streams ➡ bit.ly/44bPcEN. #PaStateForests #WildlifeWednesday
The High Top Trail travels through a diverse forest along the ridges of #BaldEagleStateForest . Mountain bikers can enjoy a long ridge ride and use other trails and roads to make a loop. Learn more ➡ bit.ly/2Fqt0jb. #TrailTuesday #BikeMonth #PaStateForests
Be on the lookout for #SpringWildflowers while on the #HomesteadTrail at the Roaring Creek Tract of #WeiserStateForest . Explore ruins of the areas earlier residents and connect to other trails to make a loop. Learn more ➡ bit.ly/3eSxRoR #TrailTuesday #PaStateForests
The 2.5-mile Mill Run Trail in #ForbesStateForest has plenty of opportunities to see signs of spring! Hikers can see wildflowers and vernal pools along the trail during April and early May. Learn more ➡ bit.ly/3jKzAjX. #TrailTuesday #GetOutdoorsPa #PaStateForests
The Clark Run Trail is one of the best trails for a spring hike in #GallitzinStateForest . This two-mile trail winds through the scenic Clark Run Gorge past small waterfalls and #SpringWildflowers . Learn more ➡ bit.ly/3zRfZWJ. #TrailTuesday #GetOutdoorsPA #PaStateForests
