6+ hour, 35+ min ago   (279+ words) This remarkable story took place around 10 years ago, on a late Friday afternoons. Our canoe was drifting easily over the blue waters, the entire weekend lay before us. The freedom of doing just what we wanted for the next two…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (878+ words) Pennsylvania may now have more ospreys than in pre-Colonial times, according to a biologist with the Pennsylvania Game Commission. Osprey nest reports have increased 37-fold since the 1980s, according to surveys for the third Pennsylvania Bird Atlas. Unlike bald eagles, which…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (286+ words) CAMERON COUNTY — The Lumber Heritage Region celebrated its inaugural Teen Conservation Camp, held June 29 through July 1 for teens from across north-central Pennsylvania. Designed for youth ages 15 to 17, the overnight camp offered three days of outdoor adventure, conservation education, leadership development…...

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (291+ words) I’ve heard there were some pretty impressive fireworks displays (and other celebrations) in our area to mark our nation’s 250th birthday. I can hear the fireworks from Bradner Stadium, but can’t see them because of the hills. And these days, I…...

3+ mon, 3+ day ago   (275+ words) Dear Heloise: Mothballs might seem like an easy way to scare away animals, but they cause more trouble than they're worth. They're full of strong chemicals that can hurt your family, your pets, and the land around your home. The…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (222+ words) The Lumber Heritage Region, in partnership with Cameron County Outdoor Youth Activities and Penn State Extension Cameron County 4‑H, is accepting registrations for the 2026 Teen Conservation Camp. The weeklong program gives teens ages 15 to 17 hands‑on experience with forestry, wildlife,…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (284+ words) It’s an interesting facet of human nature, we all love to appear in our best light, as accomplished as possible. There are few better feelings than solving a challenge and through sheer will power and brilliant critical thinking winning the…...

3+ mon, 4+ week ago   (285+ words) UNIVERSITY PARK — Penn State’s López‑Uribe Lab recently hosted its sixth annual Pennsylvania Bee Monitoring Workshop, bringing together scientists and Master Gardener volunteers to review data, update monitoring protocols and outline research priorities for the coming year. The program partners…...

4+ mon, 18+ hour ago   (336+ words) While everyone is complaining about the rising cost of fuel, many spring turkey hunters are also having to dig deeper in their pockets this season. Over the last several years, turkey hunters have made the switch to using Tungsten Super…...

4+ mon, 3+ day ago   (282+ words) SMETHPORT — Recognized by both the Pennsylvania State House and Senate, April 26-May 2nd, 2026 is Conservation District Week. We all know the importance of clean water and healthy soil to keep our families fed. Did you know that your local county conservation…...