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DCNR secretary, officials mark opening of accessible fishing platform

CAMMAL — Pine Creek has long been a world class destination for fishing. Now, thanks to a new fishing platform at the Tomb Flats Campground, fishing in Pine Creek will be more accessible to fishers of all ability levels. The 100-foot, flat fishing platform at the campground near Cammal ...

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. Night Sounds in the Valley COBURN — Curious as to who is making all that ruckus while you’re trying to sleep? Join the park naturalist at Poe Valley State Park on Friday, June 5, at 7:30 p.m., as we talk about and listen to the calls of the amphibians, birds and mammals you may hear in the campground during your stay! Poe Trivia ...

Pa. Game Commission: Leave young wildlife alone

HARRISBURG — With Memorial Day being the unofficial kickoff to summer, the Pennsylvania Game Commission reminds those spending time in the great outdoors to leave young wildlife alone. While some young animals might appear to be abandoned, usually they are not. It’s likely their mothers ...

Pennsylvania’s Northcentral Regional ATV Trail reopens

It’s official, the ATV riding season has begun. The Northcentral Regional ATV Trail reopened on May 22 for the 2026 season, offering nearly 1,000 miles of connected roads and trails across Clinton, Lycoming, Potter and Tioga counties. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources ...

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. Coyotes of PA HYNER — On Saturday, May 30, at 3:30 p.m., at Hyner Run State Park, join the park naturalist to learn more about the “Coyotes of Pa.” Topics will include adaptations, diet and a brief overview of the natural history of the Eastern Coyote within Pa. This is designed to be an informal program. Meet by the ...

Penn State Wildlife Society chapter earns regional honors in Maryland

UNIVERSITY PARK — Nine members of Penn State’s student chapter of The Wildlife Society recently earned honors at the Northeast Section of The Wildlife Society Student Conclave, in Frostburg, Md., April 16-18. The chapter is housed within Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences ...