During the month of August, be on the lookout for grasshoppers. These grasshoppers were born in the spring and have been going through many molts to become full-grown grasshoppers. Most of the musical insects are straight-winged insects except for the cicada. The straight-winged insects ...

DISCOVER SNAKES WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: Thursday, Aug. 7 from 9-10:30 a.m. NOTES: Learn about Pennsylvania snakes from Dr. Mary Kate O’DOnnell. Those who attend will go on a short hike to discover a snake in nature. Those who wish to attend should register by emailing ...

HARRISBURG — The new Sunday hunting days for 2025 have been set. The Pennsylvania Game Commission today announced that beginning Sept. 14, and through the second Sunday in firearms deer season Dec. 7, all Sundays that fall within established hunting seasons will be included as part of those ...

There’s no denying it—the Susquehanna River is a natural treasure, offering endless possibilities for outdoor adventure. From paddling and hiking to biking and birding, interest in exploring this incredible waterway has surged in recent years. But knowing where to start, what gear to use, ...

Our local forests have far fewer oak trees than were present in the 1800s and yet, of all our native trees, the oak tree is the single most important tree species for supporting a forest ecosystem. Why do entomologists and botanists claim this unique accolade for oak trees? Oaks support ...

Among my collection of outdoor antiques were two cast iron New York highway signs with the words Beaver Kill. The Beaver Kill is a well-known trout stream located in the Catskills of New York and there is also a small hamlet named after the stream. I came into possession of these signs in a ...