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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is reminding anglers and boaters that the state’s cold weather life jacket requirement remains in effect through April 30 as warmer …
Pennsylvania Reminds Boaters of Cold Weather Life Jacket Requirement Read More
UPPER BLACK EDDY, PA — Whitewater boating conditions will return to Tohickon Creek later this month as state officials prepare to release water from Lake Nockamixon during a scheduled event …
Whitewater Release Set for Tohickon Creek Draws Paddlers Read More
By late afternoon, the light along the Susquehanna turns honey-soft, slipping between the bridges and catching the slow curl of the river as it edges past Harrisburg’s skyline. A woman …
Where Pennsylvania Goes to Breathe Read More
The first sound is not the honk but the rush — a low, living wind that seems to gather itself over the lake. Then the white lifts.
When the Sky Turns White at Middle Creek Read More
The boardwalk at Black Rock Sanctuary flexes almost imperceptibly underfoot, a soft give that makes you aware of your own weight and the wetland’s patience. In the reed beds, something …
Where Chester County Breathes: Parks, Trails, and the Habit of Getting Outside Read More
The first thing the kids notice isn’t the cold — it’s the sound. Boots thump across lodge floors. Zippers rasp. Someone’s poles clatter like dropped silverware. Outside, the air has …
The First Tracks of Winter: Pennsylvania’s Family Ski Mountains, From Poconos to Peaks Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pine Creek Rail Trail, a 62-mile corridor through Lycoming and Tioga counties that draws more than 44,000 visitors annually, has been named Pennsylvania’s 2026 Trail of …
Pine Creek Rail Trail Named 2026 Trail of the Year Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — From prime ice fishing conditions to sweeping regulatory changes and millions of trout ready for stocking, the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission opened its quarterly business meeting …
Ice, Trout, and Safety Take Center Stage at Fish and Boat Commission Meeting Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — A new statewide poll suggests Pennsylvania families are trading backyard football for something slower, steadier, and far more inclusive on Christmas Day: a gentle walk that brings together …
Poll Names Pennsylvania’s Best Christmas Day Walks for All Ages Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania anglers can now reel in their 2026 fishing licenses, launch permits, and gift vouchers, as the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission opened sales for the upcoming …
PA Opens 2026 Fishing License Sales With New Perks, Rare Collectible Gear Read More