Pennsylvania is inviting residents to explore its state parks through a GPS-based scavenger hunt called “Geo-Trail,” which ties themed caches to Pennsylvania history. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced the initiative, which runs from now until March 2028, at Codorus State Park in York County over the weekend.The free geocaching game features 25 caches across state parks, each sharing a piece of Pennsylvania history in honor of America’s 250th anniversary. “Each cache in the DCNR America250PA geo-trail shares a small piece of Pennsylvania history,” a DCNR official said during the launch. They noted that the trail highlights both famous and lesser-known historic sites. “The Geo-Trail is just another example of how our parks both at the state and local levels are working to find new, fun ways for people to enjoy the outdoors while exploring our rich bounty of natural resources,” York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler said.”It’s one of those things that will attract people to come to Pennsylvania and maybe to move back to Pennsylvania. To populate our small and really neat communities with young people as jobs can be found and places with state parks and trails, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said. State parks participating in the Geo-Trail include Codorus, Pine Grove Furnace, Little Buffalo, and Kings Gap. Visitors who find all 25 caches will receive a special commemorative coin.
Pennsylvania is inviting residents to explore its state parks through a GPS-based scavenger hunt called “Geo-Trail,” which ties themed caches to Pennsylvania history.
The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) announced the initiative, which runs from now until March 2028, at Codorus State Park in York County over the weekend.
The free geocaching game features 25 caches across state parks, each sharing a piece of Pennsylvania history in honor of America’s 250th anniversary.
“Each cache in the DCNR America250PA geo-trail shares a small piece of Pennsylvania history,” a DCNR official said during the launch. They noted that the trail highlights both famous and lesser-known historic sites.
“The Geo-Trail is just another example of how our parks both at the state and local levels are working to find new, fun ways for people to enjoy the outdoors while exploring our rich bounty of natural resources,” York County President Commissioner Julie Wheeler said.
“It’s one of those things that will attract people to come to Pennsylvania and maybe to move back to Pennsylvania. To populate our small and really neat communities with young people as jobs can be found and places with state parks and trails, DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn said.
State parks participating in the Geo-Trail include Codorus, Pine Grove Furnace, Little Buffalo, and Kings Gap. Visitors who find all 25 caches will receive a special commemorative coin.