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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 25 MIN

Why Doesn’t PA Have a National Park?

from City Cast Pittsburgh · host City Cast

PA has millions of acres of state and local parkland, but none of them have that coveted national park status. Why doesn’t Pennsylvania have a national park? And where should we go instead? Host Megan Harris brought these questions to PA’s director of outdoor recreation, Nathan Reigner, who's part of a new department all about championing our outdoor spaces. He shares a few of his favorites, including national forests, trails, state parks, and more — plus his pitch for why everyone should get outside as often as they can. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 27th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Family House Overlook Maps TurboTenant Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

PA has millions of acres of state and local parkland, but none of them have that coveted national park status. Why doesn’t Pennsylvania have a national park? And where should we go instead? Host Megan Harris brought these questions to PA’s director of outdoor recreation, Nathan Reigner, who's part of a new department all about championing our outdoor spaces. He shares a few of his favorites, including national forests, trails, state parks, and more — plus his pitch for why everyone should get outside as often as they can. Learn more about the sponsors of this August 27th episode: The Frick Pittsburgh Family House Overlook Maps TurboTenant Become a member of City Cast Pittsburgh at membership.citycast.fm. Want more Pittsburgh news?  Sign up for our daily morning Hey Pittsburgh newsletter. We’re on Instagram @CityCastPgh. Text or leave us a voicemail at 412-212-8893. Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info here.

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PA has millions of acres of state and local parkland, but none of them have that coveted national park status. Why doesn’t Pennsylvania have a national park? And where should we go instead? Host Megan Harris brought these questions to PA’s director...

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