Recovery in Nature initiative expands in Pennsylvania | News

DALTON — The Shapiro administration on Tuesday joined dozens of Pennsylvanians to mark the expansion of its Recovery in Nature initiative, which promotes the healing power of nature throughout the commonwealth’s state parks system.

The initiative highlights easily accessible and navigable trails and waterways within Pennsylvania state parks and conservation areas for Pennsylvanians — particularly those in recovery from substance use disorder (SUD) — to take advantage of throughout the year, especially during National Recovery Month in September.

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