“Now that it’s dark, let the spooks begin.” We sat around the campfire, surrounded by hemlocks and the night sky, our bellies full of hot apple […]
It’s no secret that the outdoors have long been linked to the state of your mental health. Mostly in good ways, of course. Studies do show […]
Sure, you may have a favorite park, the one with the trail you like or the one with that very special tree your dog likes (for […]
Pennsylvania is home to some incredible trails, parks, waters, and cities — and greenery, too! According to the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, we have about […]
Summer may be winding down, but the heat is still on. Stopping to smell the roses is all fun and games until you’re sweating buckets, parched, […]
The wind blowing through the trees. The birds singing their songs. The cicadas chirping noisily (though maybe not this year). It’s hard to deny the natural […]
On Friday July 19, 2024, Parks and Recreation staff gathered across PA to celebrate Park and Recreation Professionals Day. A day to honor those who make […]
Guest blogger: Rachel Ezekiel-Fishbein As America celebrates the 34th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) this month, there’s exciting news on playgrounds across Pennsylvania. […]
Water is the source of all life. It keeps us, and our plants and animals, going. But approximately 40% of it within the U.S. is too […]