Wellsboro, Pa. – The Turkey Path at Leonard Harrison State Park, 10.7 miles from Wellsboro, reopened to the public last Friday for the first time since last Thanksgiving. The popular hiking trail is located on a steep slope that descends 800 feet to the bottom of the gorge where Pine Creek flows and bikers, hikers, … Read more
The wildfire smoke that’s choking the West Coast has made its way 3,000 miles east to central Pennsylvania, leaving a smoky haze in its wake, meteorologists said. The National Weather Service said westerly winds are carrying the smoke all the way to the East Coast and giving the sun a “milky white” appearance at sunrise. Meteorologist David … Read more
After recent, much-needed rain, a noted forestry expert is a bit more positive about this year’s fall foliage display in western Pennsylvania than he was in late August. Of course, Mother Nature always has the final say, but Marc Abrams, professor of forest ecology and physiology at Penn State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences, said, … Read more
A refreshing splash of normality is about to enter this disorienting autumn of Zoom classes, quarantines, and masked professors. The annual fall foliage show already is creeping across the woods, and early indications are that it will be more than a pleasant distraction. “I think this is going to be a very good year,” said … Read more
Named for its woods, Pennsylvania is clearly well known for its trees. Our state holds about 200 different species of trees and a number of them are under threat due to invasive pests or disease. Many of these iconic woody wonders are the focus of specific conservation efforts that will, hopefully, prevent us from losing … Read more
The Saharan Air Layer is a mass of very dry, dusty air that forms over the Sahara Desert. Activity typically builds in mid-June and peaks from late June to mid-August. During the peak period, it is common for this layer to travel thousands of miles away from its African origins, impacting many areas. New outbreaks … Read more
The Air National Guard will be in central Pa., as well as a couple other cities on Tuesday, for a flyover to salute healthcare workers and those working to stop the spread of COVID-19. Operation American Resolve features pilots with the 171st Air Refueling Wing and the 193rd Special Operations Wing, which will a fly … Read more
Lawmakers in Harrisburg have never overridden a veto from Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf. State Rep. Gerald Mullery, D-Luzerne, said that could change if the governor follows through with plans to veto a bill that would offer tax breaks to companies that use Pennsylvania natural gas to produce fertilizers and other chemicals. Mullery said northeastern Pennsylvania … Read more
On February 5, 2020, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), PennDOT, and Keep Pennsylvania Beautiful released the first statewide comprehensive research report on littering, the cost of cleaning litter, and attitudes towards littering. The study was conducted throughout the years 2018 and 2019. The organizations are now working on a plan to focus on preventing litter, since … Read more