Sproul Forest District

10/08/2026

10/08/2026

It's time for your Week 2 Fall Foliage Report! 🍂🍁

While autumn colors continue to spread across much of the Commonwealth, recent cold nights have helped fall colors reach their peak in the north. Bright, colorful leaves are now easy to spot in most Pennsylvania forests.

The best places to enjoy the season right now are the northern counties, the northern Poconos, and the Laurel Highlands.

Photo 1: Denton Hill (Susquehannock State Forest)
Photo 2: Route 850 (Perry County)
Photo 3: State Game Lands 159 (Wayne County)

View the full report: pa.gov/fallfoliage

10/07/2026

Fall doesn’t mean that ticks take a break!

Tick bites can happen well into the cooler months. Reduce your risk of Lyme Disease and other tick-borne illnesses by following these bite prevention tips.

10/07/2026

DCNR is seeking four passionate advocates to fill voluntary positions on the Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee. Apply today and help shape the future of Pennsylvania's trails!

To kick off September and Trails Month in Pennsylvania, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is now accepting letters of interest and resumes for four voluntary positions that will be opening on the 2027 Pennsylvania Trails Advisory Committee (PTAC). DCNR is seeking interested

10/06/2026

Expanding access to the outdoors!

A 12-acre parcel has been added to Boyd Big Tree Preserve Conservation Area in Lower Paxton Township, creating a new parking area and trailhead. This addition gives visitors even more ways to hike, explore nature, and enjoy the preserve. 🌲🚶‍♀️

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/shapiro-administration-expands-boyd-big-tree-preserve-conservati

10/06/2026

Discover Pennsylvania’s funga in-person!

There are many mushroom/mycology clubs in Pennsylvania where you can learn from experts with decades of identification experience. The safest, most rewarding way to learn about mycology is in-person.

Explore clubs at https://naturalheritage.dcnr.pa.gov/Fungi.html

10/05/2026

Wildfires are most likely to happen during the spring and fall months in Pennsylvania. 🔥

Follow these tips to stay safe and prevent wildfires when enjoying the woods. ⤵️

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/programs-and-services/community-outreach-and-development/wildfire

10/02/2026

Walk In Penn’s Woods events are happening this Sunday (October 4)!

Join DCNR forestry staff for guided hikes and learn more about the history, land use, trees, plants, and animals that shape Pennsylvania’s forests.

Find a walk: https://events.dcnr.pa.gov/search?search=walk+in+penn%27s+woods

10/02/2026

Explore Free: Because every season brings a new reason to visit.

09/10/2026

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09/10/2026

It's pawpaw season! Ripening in late summer to early fall, pawpaws are a native fruit that add a tropical touch to some Pennsylvania state parks and forests.

Their flavor is often described as a mix of banana and mango. 🍌🥭

09/10/2026

To help support the balance between a healthy forest and a healthy deer population, DCNR is offering hunters nearly 25,000 Deer Management Assistance Program (DMAP) permits in 89 areas of Pennsylvania state parks and forests.

These tags are now on sale. Hunters can purchase permits directly from license issuing agents or the https://HuntFish.PA.gov website.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dcnr/newsroom/pennsylvania-department-of-conservation-and-natural-resources-of

09/10/2026

Attention Road Work:
Graham Road will remain closed through December 2026 to expedite the completion the East Ferney bridge project. The section that will be closed is from Farrandsville to East Ferney. Camp access will be from the Oak Ridge end of Graham Road.

09/10/2026

Please see attached letter to see what gates will be open this season for hunting. Thank you!

09/08/2026

While marking timber today, we crossed paths with this little timber rattlesnake tucked into the leaf litter. 👀🌲 Just a reminder that while we’re out working in the woods, we’re also working in their home.

09/04/2026

Have a safe and happy holiday weekend!

09/04/2026

We are open today from 8am to 4pm. The sproul office does NOT have special hours for NRAT permits. Please plan accordingly. Thank you.

08/29/2026

Incase anyone was wondering how many Dmap tags are left in our units. Here are the current numbers!

08/26/2026

If you were wondering what Yost falls looks like today check it out! It's really running right now and beautiful.. Our Crews were working on this section of trail today, still alot to be done but always getting better everytime! Happy hiking!

08/26/2026

DCNR and the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission recently announced a new collaborative statewide public fishing and boating access strategy. This blueprint will guide organizations as they plan, develop, and enhance public access opportunities across Pennsylvania's ~85,000 miles of rivers and streams and 4,000 inland lakes.

Learn more: https://www.pa.gov/services/fishandboat/fishing-boating-access-strategy