Pennsylvania's parks and forests offer a myriad of opportunities for engaging in outdoor recreation, quiet contemplation, and learning. Research shows that time spent outdoors improves human health.

With 121 state parks and 2.2 million acres of state forest, all with free access, there is much to explore!

Watch this new video from the PA Parks and Forests Foundation that shows you a side of Pennsylvania’s parks and forests you may not have seen before.

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NewsClips:

Sen. Yudichak Plans To Walk Delaware & Lehigh Trail After Super Bowl Pledge

PA Great Outdoors: New Trail System Developing In Elk County

Columbia, Lancaster County: Rolling On The Susquehanna River

Penn State Study: Great Recession’s Profound Impact On Parks, Recreation Funding

Feb. 23 Take Five Fridays With Pam, PA Parks & Forests Foundation

New Philly Council Bill Threatens Progress On Bike Lanes

Editorial: Question PennDOT’s Free Ride For Cyclists

Interior Dept Balancing Development Protections For Public Land, Is Facing Upheaval

[Posted: Feb. 23, 2018]

2/26/2018