DCNR Announces New Assistant Manager for Promised Land State Park Complex

​Harrisburg, Pennsylvania -- Department of Conservation and Natural Resources Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn today announced the appointment of Sara Jade Woodsmith to serve as the assistant manager for the Promised Land State Park Complex in Pike and Wayne counties.

"Sara Jade is a passionate and dedicated leader who is a perfect fit for Promised Land and its satellite parks," Dunn said. "I am eager to see her grow and thrive in this new role and look forward to seeing her impact at the complex."

Woodsmith officially began the role in May, assisting operations at the complex, which includes the 444-acre Varden Conservation Area. Promised Land State Park is a nearly 3,000-acre park on the Pocono Plateau and is surrounded by the Delaware State Forest. Promised Land offers fishing and boating in two lakes, rustic cabins, camping, hiking, and more.

"I love our parks and I love seeing people enjoy them, so I am excited for this role and the opportunity to help steward the complex," Woodsmith said. "This is a really gorgeous area, surrounded by forests, and it is a great place to hike and view nature."

An avid hiker, birder, and photographer, Woodsmith said she spends some of her free time wandering through the woods capturing images of plants, flowers, insects and birds. She enjoys spending time with her partner, Adam, and cats, Gremlin and Ghost, in her personal time.

Woodsmith is an Epsom, New Hampshire native who earned a biology degree from Eastern University. She attributes her love of nature to a weeklong summer camp at Bear Brook State Park near her hometown.

Woodsmith began her career with the department as a resource ranger at Tyler State Park before applying for the park manager trainee program and training in State Parks' southcentral region in 2023.

Visit the department's website for more information about state parks, and check out the new Calendar of Events for events on public lands.

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