Summer Resource Round-Up for Outdoor Lovers

Find the nearest farmers market to your favorite hiking trail
Take advantage of summer's bounty when you hit the trails! This interactive map, created by DCNR, shows you where farmers markets and farm stands are located in relation to hiking trails. So wherever you hike in PA this summer, you can shop local and support local farmers!

Free Sunscreen at PA State Parks
Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the expansion of a program offering visitors free sunscreen at state park beaches and swimming pools throughout Pennsylvania.

Etiquette for hiking with dogs
Tips for taking four-legged friends on your next Appalachian Trail adventure.

How to fill your bird feeders for the warm months
The main reason to buy any seed blend is to match your offerings with the preferences of the local birds you want to attract to your feeders. Here are the five of the most common kinds of specialty mixes you'll come across—and how their claims hold up.

Kids can explore a unique wildlife career opportunity
The PA Game Commission is holding one-day Junior Game Warden Camps across the state, providing youth with a structured, fun-filled day of learning about the career of a Pennsylvania State Game Warden.

Summer school: learning about PA's outdoor history
We explore the links between outdoor recreation, climate change, and Pennsylvania’s geological history with DCNR’s Kristen Hand in this Rock Talk Podcast episode.

Protect PA's native flora and fauna by learning to identify and report early detection invasive species
Learn how to identify ten early detection invasive species to be on the lookout for in Pennsylvania.
You'll know what their preferred habitats are, and their current distribution in the state, how to report them, and more!