CENTRE COUNTY, Pa. — On Tuesday, Governor Josh Shapiro and Lori Shapiro joined the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources at Black Moshannon State Park in Centre County to encourage travelers to visit Pennsylvania’s state parks this fall as trees reach peak color.
Governor Shapiro also unveiled new viewfinders installed at nine state parks.
What will they do?
These viewfinders will help colorblind visitors see the vibrant colors of Pennsylvania’s fall foliage.
“Within a few hours’ drive for over 70 million Americans, Pennsylvania is the Great American Getaway and we want everyone to be able to enjoy everything we have to offer. That’s why our team at DCNR has installed new viewfinders at nine state parks to help people with red-green colorblindness experience the full splendor of fall in Pennsylvania,” said Governor Shapiro.
The Pennsylvania Wilds Center operates conservation gift shops, allowing shoppers to make purchases with donations to support conservation.
Visitors to the Pennsylvania Wilds contributed more than $50,000 to support the purchase and installation of the viewfinders.
Where will they be?
Color-correcting viewfinders are in place at:
- Bald Eagle State Park, Centre County
- Black Moshannon State Park, Centre County
- Colton Point State Park, Tioga County
- Cook Forest State Park, Clarion County
- Hyner View State Park, Clinton County
- Kettle Creek State Park, Clinton County
- Little Pine State Park, Lycoming County
- Leonard Harrison State Park, Tioga County
- Sinnemahoning State Park, Cameron, and Potter counties
A tenth viewfinder will be installed in the Tiadaghton State Forest in Lycoming County.