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Floral Wonders: A closer look at Cape Henlopen State Park’s blooms

In my previous article, I described some of the plant life observed while hiking the Great Dune in Cape Henlopen State Park. Walking is great fun and exercise, but its limitation is the amount of area that can be covered. With the park encompassing more than 5,000 acres and just a limited ...

Morning Paddle: The benefits of an early trip to the river

For the average person, starting your day can be a struggle. Many of us turn to caffeine or other means of boosting our energy levels, but did you know that paddling provides a host of benefits that start your day off right? Lucky for us, the Susquehanna River offers a close-to-home outlet ...

Centre conservation district director recognized

BELLEFONTE — During the annual conference in Harrisburg in July, the Pennsylvania Association of Conservation Districts (PACD) honored Thomas Boldin, Centre County Conservation District Director, with the Ann Rudd Saxman Conservation District Director Excellence Award. This prestigious ...

Local church briefs

Local parks in the area announce upcoming activities that are being offered to the public. All programs and events may be modified or canceled in the event of severe weather or new community guidelines. All children must be accompanied by an adult in order to participate. Stream study On Saturday, Aug. 12, at 3:30 p.m., at Little Pine State Park, join the park naturalist for a “Stream Study” and explore an underwater community to find some different aquatic insects that call this creek home. Please wear shoes to get wet. Program may be modified or canceled in the event of high ...

Like an old friend: Appalachian Trail keeps Yale coming back year after year

(EDITOR’S NOTE: This is part four of a four-part series about Steve Yale, who was born in Williamsport and lived in Lock Haven for 17 years, who is hiking the Appalachian Trail for the fifth time.) Millions of people every year at some point visit a part of the Appalachian Trail. And of ...