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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 Walk HOWARD — Hiking is a great way to improve both your physical and mental health! Join the Bald Eagle State Park naturalist on Saturday, June 27, at 9:30 a.m., for a 1.87-mile hike on the Butterfly Trail to get some exercise and explore the flora, fauna and park landmarks we come across along the way. This hike is ...

2026-27 hunting licenses on sale June 22

HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission announced that its new hunting and trapping licenses for the 2026-27 seasons will go on sale Monday, June 22, at 8 a.m. “The new hunting license year is almost here, and we are looking forward to plenty of great seasons ahead,” said Pennsylvania Game Commission Executive Director Stephen Smith. “The 2026-27 seasons are full of expanded opportunities, including all hunting seasons being open on Sundays, with the exception of migratory game birds. Thank you to all our hunters, trappers, recreational shooters and license buyers who ...

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. Summerfest 2026 MIFFLINBURG — Celebrate the beginning of summer at Raymond B. Winter State Park’s annual Summerfest! On Saturday, June 20, from noon to 4 p.m., various educational displays and activities will be available from PA State Parks and Forests, PA Fish and Boat Commission, local environmental organizations and more! Drop ...

A rare look at a Killdeer bird nesting

A remarkable wildlife encounter recently provided a glimpse into the nesting habits of one of Pennsylvania’s most unique birds, the Killdeer. While photographing wildlife, local photographer Ashton Peters discovered a Killdeer incubating eggs in a ground nest. Unlike many bird species that ...

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. Early Bird Walk HOWARD — The early bird gets the worm; and the early birder sees the bird! Join the park naturalist at Bald Eagle State Park on Saturday, June 13, at 8 a.m., for a guided, casual birding walk on portions of the Woapalanne and Butterfly Trails. The park will have binoculars to loan. All levels of experience and ages are ...

An ancient whale graveyard in the Indian Ocean teems with life

NEW YORK (AP) — Scientists have unearthed communities of marine life — including jellyfish, tubeworms and brittle stars — thriving on a millions-year-old whale graveyard. These graveyards form when whale carcasses fall to the sea floor, becoming a sustaining snack for nearby ...