The Pennsylvania Cable Network has joined forces with the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to showcase the beauty and versatility of the state's park system with a series of tours guided by Pennsylvania's expert state park staff.

The program is designed to highlight the unique features of 10 selected Pennsylvania State Parks. The Commonwealth is home to 117 state parks all of which are filled with wonderful opportunities for the active individual or those interested in a quiet getaway to get back in touch with nature.

"We're really excited because the PCN state park tour series will help us to visually showcase some of our most impressive state parks," said DCNR Secretary Michael DiBerardinis. "It's just another way we are encouraging Pennsylvanians every day to have more of an appreciation of their surroundings, to get outdoors and to visit our beautiful public lands."

"We at PCN are very proud to partner with DCNR to highlight all that Pennsylvania has to offer," said Brian Lockman, PCN President and CEO. "As the network for Pennsylvania, it just seems to be the perfect fit to have PCN travel around the state and take viewers along for the ride to experience the outdoor treasures offered throughout the Commonwealth."

Ten parks were chosen for the series. Each was chosen to showcase its natural beauty, historical significance, and outdoor activities--

· May 18: 8:00 p.m. - Oil Creek State Park;

· May 25: 8:00 p.m. - Cook Forest State Park/Clear Creek State Park;

· June 1: 8:00 p.m. - Cherry Springs State Park;

· June 9: 2:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. - Leonard Harrison State Park;

· June 22: 8:00 p.m. - Hickory Run State Park;

· June 29: 8:00 p.m. - Lehigh Gorge State Park;

· July 6: 8:00 p.m. - Ricketts Glen State Park;

· July 13: 8:00 p.m. - Canoe Creek State Park;

· July 20: 8:00 p.m. - Ohiopyle State Park; and

· July 27: 8:00 p.m. - Presque Isle State Park.

For more information on these and other parks, visit DCNR’s State Parks webpage.

5/11/2007