York County's newest state park: the Susquehanna Riverlands

A new nature escape was acquired in south-central Pennsylvania.

The Susquehanna Riverlands in York County were recently added to the 121-state park system in Pennsylvania.

While the park isn't quite ready for visitors just yet, Phil Wenger, president of the Lancaster Conservancy, said he's excited for what the future of the Riverlands holds.

“We think that some places along the river are so special that they should not be developed and should be shared by everyone and that’s what’s cool about this project,” said Wenger.

With the help of the Lancaster Conservancy and Pennsylvania State Parks, Governor Wolf announced the addition of the Susquehanna Riverlands in York County to Pennsylvania’s State Park collection on Sept. 27.