State Outdoors
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Glamping in Pa? Several Pennsylvania state parks will have glamping option next year
Pennsylvania is traditionally considered one of the best states for camping, and with more than 300,000 acres of state park land, campers have no shortage of sites for hardcore camping.
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How could the federal shutdown affect Pennsylvania workers, parks, air travel?
Partisan spending disputes occasionally shut down parts of the government for a few days or a few weeks. Traditionally, “essential” workers such as military troops or air-traffic controllers are exempt from a shutdown, while visitors to national parks notice custodial workers are “non-essential” and trash piles up.
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From turkeys, rabbits, pheasants to geese, here’s a look at Pa.’s new hunting seasons
While Pennsylvania is well-known for deer hunting, there are many other hunting seasons that are soon opening, including for rabbits, grouse, pheasants and turkeys.
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The countdown to Pennsylvania’s archery is underway, here’s what deer hunters need to know
The countdown is on to the statewide opening of Pennsylvania’s archery deer season and here are several new things to know and a few other things to remember before heading to your blind or stand.
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Pa. state parks see increase in visitors following federal cuts at national parks
With summer now in the rearview mirror, the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced that state parks saw an increase in attendance during the season to the tune of nearly 25 million visitors.
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Teen becomes youngest Pennsylvania female archer to get bull elk
Samantha Bartlett, 14, of Oil City, used her crossbow to harvest a bull elk September 16 in northcentral Pennsylvania. She won one of only 16 archery bull elk tags in the Pennsylvania Game Commission’s annual license drawing. Overall, only 140 elk licenses were awarded this year over three hunting seasons.
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Your guide to leaf-peeping in Pennsylvania
When and where to see peak foliage across the state this fall.
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Visitors to the Poconos spent almost $5 billion last year on lodging, food, more
According to the Pennsylvania Tourism Office, the region brought in $4.9 billion in visitor spending in 2024, with Monroe County bringing in the most among its neighbors.
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‘Ooh’ and ‘ah’ at fall foliage on Pennsylvania’s prettiest autumn drives
Pennsylvania’s scenic drives wind past charming towns, historic sites, and sweeping landscapes, all enhanced by the beauty of fall colors.
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Some Pa. public access hunting properties may require a reservation in 2026. Here’s why
To address complaints the Commission has received from landowners and hunters about boundary lines and what’s permitted to be hunted on private property, a new online portal is being created to map what properties are involved, what restrictions the owner has for hunters, what permissions are required and how to access the properties.
