Department of Conservation and Natural Resources

With the fall season underway, the leaves on the more than 130 species of native trees in Pennsylvania will begin to change colors.

Dam rehabilitation work began today at Lackawanna State Park in Lackawanna County.

On Monday, the southern portion of the Catawissa Recreation Area will open to expand off-highway vehicle recreational opportunities in the Weiser State Forest.

The Pine Creek Rail Trail is the 2026 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources made the announcement Thursday.

Across the commonwealth, 60 hikes will be held on the first day of the year.

Valley in Motion is doing a feasibility study to create a roughly half-mile path from Connell Park to the state forest.

Arts for Life provides free art and writing classes from professional artists for caregivers and care recipients. The program uses creativity to promote acceptance of diagnoses and strengthen relationships between loved ones.

Pennsylvania is known for its vibrant colors, fall-themed events and forests bursting with different reds, oranges and yellows. This causes thousands of people to visit to experience the beauty that the fall foliage brings.

The Recovery in Nature initiative encourages Pennsylvanians, especially those living with substance use disorder, to get outside and take advantage of the healing power of nature during National Recovery Month.

The country is watching as protests continue in Los Angeles and other cities. Republicans, including at least two representing our region, express their support for President Trump’s decision to send soldiers to LA.And a new facility is open at Tobyhanna Army Depot - the Monroe County facility now makes microelectronics.