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Outdoors

Why are crossbows breaking? A closer look

A friend recently messaged me to say his season was over followed by a picture of his crossbow with the left limb hanging by the string. I immediately thought about a similar experience I had a few seasons ago and the growing number of reports I have seen involving busted limbs on even the most ...

Reflections in Nature: Two species of flying squirrels live in Pennsylvania

I recently received an email from a friend saying that she had flying squirrels on her property. She went on to write that she and a friend had made a nesting box and were planning to make a few more. They hope to identify whether their flying squirrels are southern or northern. Sometimes the ...

Trout and trees: Final Floating Classroom wrapped up last month on Hiawatha

Nearly 50 people participated in the final Middle Susquehanna Riverkeeper Association Floating Classroom of the 2025 season on Oct. 14 aboard the Hiawatha Paddleboat. The program — Trees and Trout — featured a presentation by arborist and Rider Park manager Sara Street on trees that can ...

Reflections in Nature: Rhythm of the tides is important to many creatures

This past Sunday at 2 a.m., our clocks were changed back to standard time. This hour change sometimes throws me for a loop and takes me a while to become accustomed to. Have you ever wondered if the change of time affects wildlife? The answer is no since most animals live on the same rhythm ...

Deer are crossing roads more frequently throughout Pennsylvania

HARRISBURG — With deer becoming increasingly active, and daylight-saving time soon to put more vehicles on the road during the hours when deer move most, the Pennsylvania Game Commission is advising motorists to slow down and stay alert. Deer become more active in autumn with the lead-up to ...