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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania boaters, anglers, and hunters using small boats and paddlecraft must wear U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jackets beginning Sunday, November 1, 2026, under a statewide seasonal safety …
Pennsylvania Life Jacket Mandate Takes Effect November 1 Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has certified its first new Channel Catfish fishing record in 35 years after an Allegheny County angler caught a 36-pound, 2-ounce fish in the Allegheny River …
Pennsylvania Certifies New Channel Catfish Record After 35 Years Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump signed an executive order this past Thursday, Sept. 17, directing federal agencies to overhaul recreational saltwater fishing rules, data collection and permitting, potentially changing …
Trump Order Pushes Overhaul of Recreational Fishing Rules Read More
CLEARFIELD, PA — Pennsylvania added six ATV connector routes in Elk and Potter counties Wednesday, expanding two regional trail networks as the state seeks to channel growing outdoor recreation activity …
Pennsylvania Adds Six ATV Routes to Link Rural Trail Networks Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — Miles of preserved countryside, historic villages and winding roads along the Brandywine will become a playground for cyclists this September as Bike the Brandywine returns with a …
Bike the Brandywine Rolls Through Chester County With New Family Ride Read More
CHESTER COUNTY, PA — Young golfers in Chester County enrolled in Bank of America’s Golf with Us program can reserve Topgolf bays for $5 through Sept. 3, adding another low-cost …
Chester County Youth Golfers Gain $5 Topgolf Access Read More
MERCER COUNTY, PA — Whether racing for a share of nearly $8,000 in prize money or simply enjoying a day on the water, paddlers will once again have the chance …
Mercer County’s Lake to Lake Paddle Challenge Returns With Cash Prizes and Scenic Adventure Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Departments of the Interior and Agriculture are seeking public nominations for long-distance biking routes as they begin implementing a federal law that could establish at …
Interior Seeks Biking Trail Proposals to Expand Recreation Access Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Pennsylvania officials launched the state’s third annual Outdoors for All celebration in Philadelphia on Saturday, expanding a statewide initiative aimed at increasing access to outdoor recreation as …
Pennsylvania Expands Outdoors Campaign as Recreation Industry Grows Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The U.S. Department of the Interior has added six trails spanning 162.5 miles across five states to the National Trails System, a move that expands recreational access …
Interior Department Expands National Trails Network by 162 Miles Read More