Look for flowering dogwood trees blooming at #PaStateParks with their white blossoms brightening the forest. This #PaNativeSpecies grows many red berries in summer that provide an abundant amount of food for birds. #WhatsHappeningWednesday #SignsOfSpring

Don’t forget to check yourself and pets for ticks after spending time in #PaStateParks and #PaStateForests , especially now when ticks can be about the size of a poppy seed -- making them difficult to find! Learn more ➡ bit.ly/2pLHaRO. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

The Great American Getaway is officially here. With countless adventures just a road trip away it's time to see why Pennsylvania makes the perfect weekend getaway. Get inspired and explore our travel guides through the link in bio to find your ideal #PAGetaway . 🚗💨

Pennsylvania has a new brand — The Great American Getaway. Governor Josh Shapiro understands how vital state parks and forests are for powering Main Streets across the Commonwealth. Proud to have PA Department of Conservation & Natural Resources be a part of The Great American Getaway launch!

The Youghiogheny River Trail at #OhiopyleStatePark is a flat, ADA accessible trail that is a great bike ride for all ages and is a section of the GAP Trail connecting Pennsylvania to Maryland. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/3yhjXaW. #TrailTuesday #PaStateParks #BikeMonth

Pennsylvania is the Great American Getaway.

We’ve got:

🌳 Stunning state parks & exciting outdoor rec experiences
🇺🇸 The most important historic sites in the nation
🍽️ Award winning restaurants
🏈 Championship-winning sports
... and so much more!

To plan your Great American

The High Top Trail travels through a diverse forest along the ridges of #BaldEagleStateForest . Mountain bikers can enjoy a long ridge ride and use other trails and roads to make a loop. Learn more ➡ bit.ly/2Fqt0jb. #TrailTuesday #BikeMonth #PaStateForests

Ready to hit the water at #PaStateParks with your kayaks and canoes? Before you go, make sure you have a launch permit, which is available at most state park offices or from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission. Learn more ➡ bit.ly/4bnHo5F. #GetOutdoorsPa

We’re seeking new members for the Pedestrian and Pedalcycle Advisory Committee, or PPAC. This important committee provides direction on policies and programs for bicyclists and pedestrians across PA.

Learn more: penndot.pa.gov/pages/all-news….

The best life jacket is one you will wear. Accidents happen quickly -- if you’re not wearing your life jacket, you won’t have time to put it on. Life jackets are for everyone, regardless of your age or swimming ability. Always #WearIt on our lakes! #SafeBoating #SafeBoating Week

There’s just a few days left to help guide future outdoor recreation investments, policies, and facilities by sharing your thoughts! Your responses will help develop next State Outdoor Recreation Plan. Complete the survey by May 22 ➡bit.ly/3vWICFx.

DCNR joined PA Department of Health and PA Department of Environmental Protection in celebrating the student winners of an art contest to promote awareness of the prevalence of ticks and encourage people to enjoy the great outdoors safely. Learn more ➡️ bit.ly/4bnxhOf. #LymeDiseaseAwarenessMonth

Non-native foxglove can spread from backyards to natural areas, threatening biological diversity, and all parts of the plant are poisonous. Native foxglove beardtongue is a good alternative, not poisonous and is helpful for pollinators ➡️ bit.ly/2JZs99I. #PaNativeSpecies

The first Fish-for-Free Day in PA for 2024 will be Sunday, May 26. Fish-for-Free Days allow anyone to legally fish on PA waterways with no fishing license required. All other fishing regulations still apply. More info ➡️ bit.ly/3MqaOVz. #PaStateParks #PaStateForests

DCNR visited Bowman's Hill Wildflower Preserve to celebrate a new management agreement for the preserve that is part of #WashingtonCrossingHistoricPark . The preserve is the only accredited museum in the country dedicated solely to native plants. More ➡ bit.ly/3UROfxg. #PaStateParks

Happy #PaNativeSpeciesDay ! Native plants create beautiful landscapes that provide our native wildlife with the diverse habitat and food they need to survive, plus several other benefits. Learn more about landscaping with native plants ➡️ bit.ly/2JZs99I.

You have probably seen #CanadaMayflower while walking forested paths at #PaStateParks . These form carpet-like colonies growing from a single organism. Watch for their white star-shaped blooms in May which are very fragrant. #SignsOfSpring #WhatsHappeningWednesday #PaNativeSpecies