As a Montoursville native, a lot of my younger park experiences happened out Route 87 or down at Montour Preserve. Throughout my teens, my favorite park, easily, would have been a relatively-unknown spot along Loyalsock Creek called Sandy Bottom, just past Barbours. Shout out! However, ...
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. Butterfly Trail Hike HOWARD — Hiking is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health! Join the Bald Eagle State Park naturalist on Saturday, May 9, beginning at 10 a.m., for a guided 1.87-mile hike on the Butterfly Trail to get some exercise and explore the flora, fauna and park landmarks we encounter along the way. This ...
PHOTO PROVIDED On Monday, May 4, while it wasn’t Mason Bitner’s first day hunting turkeys with his dad, it was the first day he was able to seal the deal. The tom walked out from cover and Mason spotted him immediately as he was in full strut. According to his family, Mason was patient as ...
LOCK HAVEN — In a lab where streams run indoors and ecosystems are built by hand, Emily Gonzalez, of Wilkes-Barre, is doing more than collecting data. She’s helping answer questions that could shape the future of Pennsylvania’s waterways — and directly support large-scale ...
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. Morning Bird Walk HOWARD — Experience an unpredictable morning of bird watching at Bald Eagle State Park and become acquainted with birds that migrate through or inhabit central Pennsylvania. This program, on Saturday, May 2, beginning at 10 a.m., will consist of a short walk to explore for birds around the Winter Launch. Please dress ...
Before last month, a young southern sea otter named Rey would never have imagined she’d be a mother. That changed when she met Sunny, a pup — about two weeks old — found orphaned and alone on Asilomar State Beach in February. The pairing went off without a hitch. The two otters now ...
