State 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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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.
