Gov. Shapiro proposes Laurel Caverns as Pennsylvania’s first underground state park
The Laurel Caverns caves are known for their winding sandstone formations and as a home to endangered bats.
Recreation
Delaware River wins 2025 Pennsylvania River of the Year
The public propelled the Delaware River to the honor of River of the Year. "Folks are flocking to the river. Recreation is booming all along the river."
Rothrock trail initiative gets state grant for project’s second phase
The effort to build a loop of trails in Rothrock State Forest in Centre and Huntingdon counties just got a boost from the state, with a $500,000 grant.
New plan aims to improve river access in Allegheny County
Friends of the Riverfront released a 10-year management plan to improve and expand access points along the county's three rivers.
Turning to Forests for Better Health
People are finding that forests are good medicine. To improve health, one local therapist has taken groups 'forest bathing' in Frick Park.
Pa. didn’t plan for the end of coal. This community is trying to find a way forward.
After the Homer City coal-fired power plant closed last year, residents of the Indiana County community are trying to make a go of tourism by cleaning up its legacy pollution.
Color-correcting viewfinders installed at 9 Pa. state parks for colorblind visitors
Lenses in the new color-correcting viewfinders filter light to increase contrast to address symptoms of red-green color blindness.
Clearfield County municipalities move closer to creating whitewater recreation parks
Two Clearfield County municipalities authorized engineering studies to determine the feasibility of creating whitewater recreation parks.
Pa. mom starts non-profit to help everyone get healing power of nature
The new nonprofit Wild Wellness promotes outdoor recreation as a key component of overall health and well-being in northeastern Pennsylvania.
Fishing and boating projects in Allegheny County win state grants
The Steel City Rowing Club received a grant to revitalizer its paddling fleet, as did Venture Outdoors for its "Vamos Afuera" program.
