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Outdoors

AMD cleanup efforts of area waterways aim to help trout population

Thomas McGuane, a celebrated novelist and avid fly-fisherman, has written, “If the trout are lost, smash the state.” For Trout Unlimited, it means carrying on with stream restoration projects on waterways impacted by acid mine drainage toward maintaining wild trout species. Brian ...

Combine passions of hunting and fishing into one trip

Fall is here. Bow season is in full swing, but fishing is still going strong. As much as I want to spend my days in the woods, I cannot pass up a few opportunities to be on the water either. What is an outdoor addict to do? Simple, combine both passions into one trip. Many sportsmen look ...

Reflections in Nature: The moon is Earth’s closest heavenly body

On October 6, we had a full moon that was referred to as the Hunter’s Moon or the Blood Moon. The many stages of the moon have always fascinated me. Perhaps this is because I spent many nights sitting in my vehicle, while on night patrol, watching for game violators. The moon is about 2,160 ...

Outdoor community calendar for week of Oct. 14

AUDUBON EVENT: LIME BLUFF RECREATION AREA BIRDWALK WHERE: 461 Elm Drive, Hughesville WHEN: Saturday, Oct. 18 at 8:30 a.m. NOTES: At Lycoming Audubon’s suggestion, the East Lycoming Recreation Authority decided to leave large areas of Lime Bluff unmowed to provide habitat for birds. ...

Latest Floating Classroom aboard Hiawatha was a success

Nearly 50 people learned valuable wilderness survival skills and Leave No Trace principles during the Sept. 30, 2025, Floating Classroom aboard the Hiawatha Paddleboat near Williamsport. On the upper level, Rose Anna Moore, of This is My Quest, and one of her junior board members, Mia, ...

AMD mitigation to be featured at Susquehanna TU Chapter meeting

The public is invited to a meeting of the Trout Unlimited Susquehanna Chapter featuring Brian Cooper, project manager for Trout Unlimited’s PA AMD Program, as well as Tom Clark, project manager for the AMD Program at Kleinfelder Engineering in State College. The meeting will be held on ...