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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
A catbird was skulking around the forsythia in my backyard one random morning, but she was stealthy enough to keep their nest a secret. The bird box was full of sticks with a tidy nest of a house wren, complete with five eggs. Two young robins just left their nest to face the world. These, ...
SUMMER’S AMBIENCE WHERE: Little Pine State Park WHEN: Friday, Aug. 1 at 8:15 p.m. (Little Pine) and Saturday, Aug. 2 at 9:30 a.m. (Hyner Run) NOTES: Join the naturalist for a relaxing evening to hear summer’s ambience. Topics of discussion will center around what is being heard. This is designed to be an informal program. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The program may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new state or community guidelines. Those interested in the Little Pine program should meet at the boat launch. ...
