Gov. Josh Shapiro's administration is looking to keep people coming to state parks in 2026 with not only more access to camping but also glamping, or glamorous camping.

According to the governor's office, Pennsylvania's state parks welcomed nearly 25 million visitors last summer, and parks saw a 10% increase in camping reservations statewide.

Cindy Adams Dunn, secretary of the state Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, announced on Tuesday that Pennsylvania will partner with Timberline Glamping to bring glamorous camping to eight state parks, starting next year.

"Glamping provides the best of both worlds," Adams Dunn said. "All the creature comforts of a hotel, but close to nature and the outdoors. And this continuum of options for outdoor overnights is what we are looking

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