Outdoors
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Your guide to leaf-peeping in Pennsylvania
When and where to see peak foliage across the state this fall.
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Laurel Highlands named one of the best destinations for fall foliage
The Laurel Highlands offers 3,000 square miles of scenic views and recreation.
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Your 2026 guide to fall foliage in NEPA
From scenic drives to waterfall hikes, here’s what to know and where to go to catch the best leaf peeping in NEPA.
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10 apple orchards in Pennsylvania perfect for apple picking & fall fun
Pick your own fresh apples at these orchards in Pennsylvania—and also check out their farm markets, corn mazes, apple festivals, and other fall activities.
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One of Pa.’s best fall foliage views is reopening for autumn
Kinzua Bridge State Park’s Skywalk is scheduled to be open Sept. 1 through Oct. 31.
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Pennsylvania anchors a trail linking America’s Sept. 11 sites
The triangular route passes through six states and Washington, D.C., but the longest segment, totaling more than 900 miles, stretches through Pennsylvania.
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10 of the best early-fall activities in Pennsylvania to beat peak crowds
From outdoor adventures to small-town escapes, here are 10 of our favorite early-fall activities in Pennsylvania—before autumn’s biggest crowds arrive.
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Study reveals Pennsylvania wildlife agencies face future budget crisis
An independent study of the Pennsylvania Game Commission and the Fish and Boat Commission revealed that both agencies may exhaust all of their reserve funds by 2034 if changes are not made.
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Heading into the woods this fall? Pa.’s tick risks are changing
Safeguarding yourself, and your pets, from ticks requires protecting yourself before, during, and after spending time outdoors in the fall, which is a busy time for adult ticks in Pennsylvania.
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Rangers, civilian honored for saving life at Lebanon County’s Swatara State Park
Sean Nam and two park rangers were recognized for their life‑saving actions after Nam’s friend Bill Blandford suffered a cardiac arrest while cycling in Swatara State Park.
