Outdoors
Nation celebrates Safe Boating Week
May 11, 2008
Boating in Pennsylvania can be lots of fun, but learning how to safely boat is a serious matter, according to Fish and Boat Commission officials and others who are knowledgeable in the recreational ac » Full Story
Official’s best advice: Wear a life jacket
May 11, 2008
“Most people think a boating accident is between high-speed motorboats, but usually they involve capsizing or falling out of a boat into cold water,” said Dan Martin, director of boating and access fo » Full Story
Drinking and boating poses a problem
May 11, 2008
Drinking and driving is illegal, regardless whether the vehicle being driven is on a road or in the water. » Full Story
Hobie Mirage makes kayaking fun for all
May 11, 2008
FLORIDA — After viewing the Hobie Mirage line of kayaks at boat shows in Annapolis and Baltimore, my husband, Lance, and I decided we were interested in buying a couple. » Full Story
Kayak Demo Day at Little Pine State Park
May 11, 2008
WATERVILLE — As part of the Get Outdoors Pennsylvania initiative, a kayak demo will be held at 1 to 5 p.m. May 17 at Little Pine State Park.
Participants will meet at the boat launch. » Full Story
Participants will meet at the boat launch. » Full Story
OUTDOOR BRIEFS
May 11, 2008
Open house planned at lakes TIOGA — An open house will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Ives Run Visitor Information Center at Tioga-Hammond and Cowanesque lakes. » Full Story
IN THE PARKS
May 11, 2008
Hills Creek State Park, Wellsboro Saturdays in May — Birding Walks. Meet at park office at 7:30 a.m. » Full Story
REFLECTIONS IN NATURE
May 11, 2008
In some of my outdoor outings this year, I happened upon a tree that appeared as if it had been struck by lightning; however, on a closer inspection, I found that the culprit was a hungry bear after a » Full Story
Commission seeks comment on preliminary fisher plan
May 11, 2008
HARRISBURG — Public comments are needed on the state Game Commission’s fisher management plan, the draft of which is available for review at www.pgc.state.pa.us. Comments are due by June 1. » Full Story
Students co-chair banquet
May 11, 2008
The Tiadaghton Chapter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) held its 16th annual fundraising banquet on March 15. Doors opened at 4 p.m. » Full Story