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Pennsylvania is spending $45 million to add three new state parks at a nature preserve in Tunkhannock, on Big Elk Creek in the Philadelphia suburbs and along the Susquehanna River near Wrightsville.
Newly announced Big Elk Creek State Park in Chester County will include 3.5 miles of Big Elk Creek.
The 1,100-acre tract near Wrightsville was one of three new parks designated by the state as part of a $45 million effort to expand recreation across Pennsylvania.
Gov. Tom Wolf announced the additions to the state's 121-park system on Tuesday.
Pennsylvania is spending $45 million to establish three new state parks.