State Outdoors
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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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Snow geese take off for the Arctic in mesmerizing sunrise display
A few dozen birdwatchers gathered in the predawn darkness to wait for the moment when thousands of migrating snow geese stopped honking and preening to suddenly take flight from a Pennsylvania reservoir.
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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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Former PA politician warns EPA rollback could worsen poor air quality
A former politician living in the Mon Valley says the region’s already poor air quality could worsen after the Environmental Protection Agency revoked the Endangerment Finding, a key legal finding for regulating air pollution.
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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.
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PA issues ‘do not eat’ fishing order in 3 counties due to contaminants
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), Department of Health and Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) issued on Feb. 27 a “Do Not Eat” advisory for all species of fish in Briar Creek in Columbia County and Middle Spring Creek in Cumberland and Franklin counties.
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Here’s why Pine Creek Rail Trail is Pa.’s 2026 Trail of the Year
If you are looking for a new trail to explore this year, you may want to head to Lycoming and Tioga counties.
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Want to see frozen waterfalls in PA? Try these 7 gorgeous winter hikes
Waterfalls in Pennsylvania become sparkling ice sculptures when the temperature drops below freezing.
