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New trails, glamping, historic sites: A fresh look at Pennsylvania’s state parks
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (962+ words) With spring underway, many people are thinking about getting outdoors. In Pennsylvania, there are many options. The commonwealth has 124 state parks, which will soon become 125. There are more than 300,000 acres available for outdoor recreation. This article, and the WGAL 8 In…...
HAPPENING TODAY | Governor holds roundtable about 'ongoing surge' of avian flu
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (178+ words) Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro and other leaders will hold a roundtable discussion in Lancaster County today about the "ongoing surge" of avian influenza infections. The roundtable will be held at 11:30 a.m. at the Lancaster County Rapid Response Center as the commonwealth…...
Waddle way: Students help ducklings parade to their pond
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (256+ words) Students at Milton Hershey School lined the halls Monday morning for their annual duck parade, a cherished tradition that guides a mother duck and her ducklings from the school's courtyard to a nearby pond. "When I came in, Mrs. Poff…...
Public survey | Lancaster Conservancy seeking input on the future of River Hills Conservation Area
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (104+ words) WGAL Lancaster Conservancy is inviting residents to help shape the future of the Lancaster River Hills Conservation Area, located along the Susquehanna River in Conestoga and Martic townships in southern Lancaster County A public survey is now open through September,…...
Peacocks on the loose
5+ mon, 1+ day ago (112+ words) A WGAL viewer called in Friday night about two peacocks roaming around her neighborhood in East Lampeter Township, Lancaster County. Sandy Rodriguez said she and her husband noticed them on Susan Avenue off Lincoln Highway. One looks like an albino…...
Seen a wild turkey in Pennsylvania? The state wants to know
1+ mon, 4+ week ago (81+ words) WGAL Sightings in yards, fields, and along roads can help biologists track turkey numbers and learn how the birds are doing in different parts of the state These reports also help the state see where turkeys are living and how…...
DCNR offering free pocket meadow kits to help homeowners create eco-friendly yards
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (102+ words) Pennsylvania's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is encouraging homeowners to transform their grass yards into meadows by providing free pocket meadow kits. You can view News 8 headlines in the video player above. The kits include seeds of native…...
Viral bald eagle cam shows rare first moments of newly hatched chicks
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (351+ words) A live camera in Blue Springs, Missouri, is giving viewers a rare, real-time look at a bald eagle family, and it’s quickly gaining attention across the Kansas City area. The 24/7 stream shows a pair of bald eagles raising newly hatched…...
State bird | Pa. lawmakers propose scarlet tanager as official migratory bird
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (108+ words) Pennsylvania lawmakers are looking to designate an official migratory bird for the state, and supporters say the scarlet tanager is a perfect fit. You can watch News 8 highlights in the video player above. The striking red songbird, the scarlet tanager,…...
Piping Plover Day | Endangered piping plover marks 10 years of nesting in Pennsylvania
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (110+ words) WGAL The endangered piping plover, a small shorebird that had disappeared from Pennsylvania for more than 60 years, has officially nested in the state for 10 consecutive years The Pennsylvania Game Commission said the birdâs only habitat in the state is…...