Newport, PA – Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today joined staff and families at Little Buffalo State Park(opens in a new tab) in Perry County to celebrate the 2026 graduating class of the department’s ranger and park manager trainee academy.
“Our rangers and park managers play an important role in making sure visitors have a great time in our beautiful state parks — and we are proud to celebrate their completion of our academy today,” said Secretary Dunn. “These dedicated public servants put a great deal of effort into training, and they’re ready for long, successful careers in our state parks. I can’t wait to see the impact they make this summer and beyond.”
DCNR rangers and managers play a vital role in protecting public lands, educating visitors, and ensuring safe and welcoming outdoor spaces for all. To prepare for this work, ranger and manager trainees must complete a 19-week academy focused on visitor services, educational programming, equipment use, and law enforcement training, including enforcement of park rules and Pennsylvania law…