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Outdoor community calendar for Week of Sept. 9

STAR PARTY WHERE: Rider Park WHEN: Friday, Sept. 12 at 8:30 p.m. NOTES: Gaze at the night sky through various telescopes. This is a relaxed chance to visit Rider Park in the evening hours. Local amateur astronomers will share their knowledge about the seasonal changes in star positions. Please arrive between 8-8:15 p.m. to get settled on the lawn. Those who attend should bring blankets, chairs, snacks, warm clothing and red flashlights. Those who wish to attend should register by emailing AmyP@FCFPartnership.org or calling 570-321-1500. KAYAKING LITTLE PINE WHERE: Little ...

New ATV route designation in Tioga County thanks to Shapiro admin

Westfield Borough – Pennsylvania Department of Transportation secretary Mike Carroll and Pennsylvania State Forester Seth Cassell announced the first designated All-Terrain Vehicle Route in the Shapiro Administration’s latest action to boost rural economies and the Commonwealth’s $19 billion outdoor recreation industry. Route 49 in the Borough of Westfield, Tioga County is the first route approved under a new process where municipalities or regional organizations that manage trail networks can request an ATV route designation from PennDOT. “Governor Shapiro’s focus on ...

Winners announced for the 14th annual SGP photo contest

The Susquehanna Greenway Partnership is excited to announce the winners of the 14th annual Susquehanna Greenway Photo Contest. Each year, the contest draws hundreds of images from across the Susquehanna Greenway—a 500-mile corridor for outdoor recreation along the Susquehanna River in ...

Visit the water authority for some great hiking, views

In our area, when you turn on your water faucet, you can count on clean, healthy water to drink. Many of you reading this article view Bald Eagle Mountain every day. After you read this article and then look at the mountain, give it a nod for being the source of our notably high-quality tap ...

There’s still summer catfish to catch

Summer is quickly coming to a close, and outdoor pursuits will soon focus on hunting, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t some big fish still to be caught. Let’s look at where and how you can end the summer on a bang with big catfish on your line. What you will be fishing for. Although the southern states receive the most attention when it comes to catfishing, Pennsylvania still offers a wide variety of opportunities and the possibility of catching some big fish. Here is what you can expect to see: • Channel catfish are found throughout the state and are even stocked in some ...