April 10, 2026 - Hanover, PA
Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn announced the DCNR America250PA GeoTrail at Codorus State Park in York County. Created in honor of America's 250th anniversary, the GeoTrail leads visitors to 25 state parks where themed geocaches reveal stories from Pennsylvania's past through a technology-driven scavenger hunt.The DCNR America250PA GeoTrail will launch Saturday, April 11, and run through March 2028. For details on how to participate, including coordinates, rules, and park information, visit the DCNR America250PA GeoTrail webpage."America's story lives on Pennsylvania's land, and DCNR has long conserved the parks, forests, and historic landscapes where that story was written," said Secretary Dunn. "This anniversary year, we are proud to join America250PA in celebrating that legacy through education, conservation, and public events. Through initiatives like the DCNR America250PA GeoTrail, we are creating new opportunities for Pennsylvanians to connect with the places that shaped our nation. And as we honor the past, we are investing in the future to ensure these lands remain protected and accessible for generations to come."List of Seakers:Deanna Schall, Park Manager Codorus State ParkChris Kemmerer, Bureau of State Parks, Chief of Education and Interpretation SectionLaura Wagner, President, Explore YorkPete Miele, Sr. Project Leader, Susquehanna National Heritage AreaJulie Wheeler, York County CommissionerSecretary Cindy Adams Dunn
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