Taking Recreation Seriously

Published: March 25, 2022, 5:26 p.m.

In Pennsylvania, fun is serious business. Amid growing recognition of outdoor recreation as a vital sector of the state\u2019s economy \u2014 not to mention an indispensable public good \u2014 the state agency tasked with managing Pennsylvania\u2019s natural resources is making a bold investment in the burgeoning outdoor industry, while reaffirming its commitment to ensuring equitable access for all Pennsylvanians. On this episode, we\u2019re getting to know Pennsylvania\u2019s first-ever statewide recreation czar, Nathan Reigner, and his vision for the newly-established Office of Outdoor Recreation within DCNR.