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Reflections in Nature: The extra flow of resin from pine trees has been valuable

Recently, we had a very large evergreen tree cut down in our front yard. This tree was only a seedling when I planted it more than 50 years ago. I had mistakenly planted the seedling too close to the house, and through the years it was necessary to cut off branches that were touching the house. The tree cutters cut the trunk and branches into smaller pieces and hauled all away. There were several small branches left behind and I carried them to my truck. When finished I noticed and felt that my hands were black and sticky from the pitch This reminded me of how the evergreen trees ...

Susquehanna Greenway Outdoor Expo celebrates its fifth year on Saturday

There’s no denying it—the Susquehanna River is one of Pennsylvania’s greatest natural treasures, offering endless opportunities for outdoor adventure. From paddling and fishing to hiking, biking, wildlife watching, and camping, more people than ever are discovering the beauty and ...

Outdoors community calendar for week of July 28

BLACK BEARS WHERE: Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, July 31 at 4 p.m. NOTES: Join the park naturalist at the table to learn more about the “Black Bears” around Pennsylvania. Topics will include adaptations, diet and a brief overview of the natural history of the black bear within Pennsylvania. This is designed to be an informal program. Feel free to stop on in anytime between 4-5 p.m. All children must be accompanied by an adult to participate. The program may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Those interested ...

Not everything is game

A quick review of either the Pennsylvania Game Commission or Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission summary of regulations, the paper booklet provided to every license buyer, will find that not every species of wildlife or fish has a season. When even lifelong outdoorsmen realize the Commission spends license dollars on these species, one of which cannot be legally taken with said license, there is often confusion. What they do not understand is how important these non-game species are to the overall natural landscape, the health of our streams and forests, and even the survival of the ...

Outdoors community calendar for week of July 22

MOON AND MOUNTAIN PIES WHERE: Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, July 31 at 9 p.m. NOTES: Enjoy an evening walk on the dam to see and learn about the rising moon in moon and mountain pies. Topics will include the moon phases, some folklore and other stars and constellations that are in the sky. On the other side of the dam, there will be a fire ring set up to make mountain pies on. This program is limited to 15 people and pre-registration is required to participate. A confirmation e-mail will be sent after registered. If you have not received it, call 570-753-6005. The cost ...

Reflections in Nature: A look at the bison in the United States

Recently I saw on the news where a man had been attacked by a buffalo in Yellowstone National Park. He was thrown eight feet into the air, but luckily survived and is now recuperating in the hospital. Watching the buffalo charge after the man, with the dust flying, reminded me of the time Mary Alice and I were in the middle of a Buffalo herd stampede. We were on a trip out west and stopped at Kearney, Nebraska, where we saw a museum built in an arch over I-80. The museum was made up of many rooms with each depicting a different phase of pioneer life in the west. In the first room, we ...