Pennsylvania’s state parks are booming in the wake of Trump administration cutbacks to federally managed campgrounds and recreational facilities. With some federal campgrounds closing due to staffing ...

State parks are preparing for an influx of visitors looking for alternatives to federally run campgrounds this summer.

All three facilities are near the 8,300-acre Raystown Lake. the largest ... and Facebook pages. Water flows downstream along Falls Trail at Ricketts Glen State Park in Benton on March 29, 2025.

The state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources says it is seeing a nearly 30% increase in campsite reservations ...

Great Trough Creek itself deserves special attention as the liquid heart of the park. Raystown Lake: Where the water’s so clear, you can see fish contemplating their life choices. Perfect for a ...