Outdoors
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2026 Pennsylvania wildflower season: What to know & where to go
Welcome spring by visiting the parks and reserves where you can admire wildflowers in Pennsylvania.
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Your guide to protesting in Pennsylvania
Here’s what to know about keeping yourself safe while making your voice heard by protesting in Pennsylvania.
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Giant troll sculptures will lurk in Pa. national forest
A world-class public art experience by a Danish artist is coming to a Pennsylvania national forest in September of 2027, and he’s bringing his giant troll sculptures with him.
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Ever wonder why Scranton is called the Electric City?
The “Electric City” moniker is thanks to an electrical innovation Scranton was among the first to adopt.
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Boat parade returning for Lake Wallenpaupack’s 100th anniversary
Plans for the centennial celebration of Lake Wallenpaupack, set for July 24 to 26, include a revival of a decorated boat parade, which was a popular feature in the early years of Wally Lake Fest held in late August.
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Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy grows to $20.4 billion
Outdoor recreation jobs grew by 9,000 in 2024 to 177,000 workers. Wages in the outdoor recreation sector now total $9.5 billion across the state. Overall, Pennsylvania’s outdoor economy in 2024 is reported to have grown by $1.5 billion to a total of $20.4 billion in economic impact.
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Spring events in Pennsylvania that are worth traveling to
Celebrate spring in Pennsylvania with festivals, wildflowers, sports, and one-of-a-kind local events.
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Inside Scranton’s beloved St. Patrick’s Day Parade
“Parade Day” attracts tens of thousands of people to downtown Scranton each March.
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What is a mud sale? Inside the Lancaster area’s Pennsylvania Dutch tradition
Mud sales are a peek inside Pennsylvania Dutch culture—and a great way to score goods like Amish-made furniture, quilts, and farm and garden supplies.
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10,000 gallons of oil spilled during J&K scrapyard fire, officials say
The state Department of Environmental Protection reported that oil and other fluids that had flowed into the creek could be seen as far downstream as the Susquehanna River.
