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DCNR names new Assistant Manager at Bald Eagle State Park

HOWARD — Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently announced the appointment of Ty Moon as the assistant manager for the Bald Eagle State Park in Centre County. “Ty brings a passionate, energetic approach to managing public lands and ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Guided Walk at Poe Paddy Tunnel WOODWARD — On Sunday, Nov. 8, at 1 p.m., and again at 3 p.m., you can take a short hike along the Pennsylvania Mid State Trail that begins with a memorable walk through the 250-foot Paddy Mountain Railroad Tunnel. The trail is welcoming, with wide, flat, even terrain. This hike will be about 1.5 miles. ...

Wingshooting Warriors honors record number of vets, first responders

Zach Reinoehl, of Pine Grove, served in the Marine Corps in the late 1990s. “Back then, as a 17-year-old looking to enlist, I was trying to prove something, that I could do it and that this was a country worth going out and serving,” said the 38-year old. “I learned that it takes a ...

Fall turkey season kicks off Oct. 31

HARRISBURG — This year, Trick-or-Treating isn’t the only thing to look forward to on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Pennsylvania Game Commission (PGC) announces the fall 2026 turkey season will kick off in 20 of the state’s 22 Wildlife Management Units (WMUs) on Halloween. Fall turkey hunting ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. Nature Journaling Club HOWARD — Join Autumn Knepp, Pennsylvania Master Naturalist, for a topic-focused Nature Journaling session at Bald Eagle State Park on Saturday, Oct. 31, at 10 a.m. We will have an introduction to nature journaling, perfect for beginners, or a nice refresher for experienced nature journal keepers. Bring your ...

In the Parks

Various local parks will offer programs that folks may be interested in attending. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. The programs may be modified or cancelled in the event of severe weather or community guidelines. CCC at Little Pine WATERVILLE — Join the Little Pine State Park naturalist on Saturday, Oct. 24, and learn about the work the Civilian Conservation Corps did in the 1930’s and 1940’s in the area, the culture in these camps and how it prepared some to be well-disciplined World War II veterans. The program begins at 3 p.m. Meet at ...