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By Carol Mulvihill Outdoor Writer It's springtime once again on the Pennsylvania elk range. The cows are more than eight months pregnant and have split off from the larger herds of 40 to 100 into small groups of four to six. More ... State park programs this weekend Cherry Springs and Lyman Run state parks welcome visitors over the Memorial Day weekend. At 7:00 p.m. Saturday, a program entitled "Discover the Sun" will allow Cherry Springs visitors to view the sun safely through a solar telescope. More ... Kayaking program Saturday A program on kayaking has been set from 1 pm to 2:30 pm Saturday at Sinnemahoning State Park. It'll show basics, such as types, techniques and safety tips, at the boat launch area of the park. Boaters will also have a chance to kayak near the George B Stevenson Dam. More ... Pontoons rides Sunday, Monday Pontoon boat excursions will be held Sunday and Monday at Sinnemahoning State Park. The 45-minute tour explores the George B Stevenson Dam, wetlands and wildlife, especially bald eagles. More ...
Trout anglers can look forward to the region's best fishing opportunities in the coming weeks. Recent rains have rejuvenated area streams, leaving them looking healthy and full, a stark contrast to conditions experienced one year ago. More ... Birds of prey program Saturday Sinnemahoning State Park will host an informational program "Birds Of Prey," on Saturday from 6 pm until 7:30 pm. Visitors will be able to get a close look at many species of raptors found in the state and hear a presentation from Earl Shriver, a master falconer. More ... Sizerville pool now open Sizerville State Park's pool is now open on weekends and Memorial Day, from 11 am to 7 pm. Weekday hours will be 4 pm to 7 pm daily until June 7, when summer pool hours of 11 am to 7 pm will begin. The pool will remain open until mid-July before closing as part of a park improvement project. Conc... More ... Drum & Henry derby to mark 54 years June 1 Plans are in place for the annual Drum and Henry Fishing Derby, to be held on Sunday, June 1, at the Bucktail Rod and Gun Club. It's a success story that dates back more than a half-century. Funds come through donations from local businesses, as well as a gift from the Emporium Foundation. More ... Elk apps being taken Hunters may now apply for the drawing that will distribute 45 elk-hunting licenses for the Nov. 3-8 season. Winners will be chosen on Saturday, Sept. 20, at the Pennsylvania Elk Expo. Some 17 antlered and 28 antlerless licenses will be awarded. More ... Fishing derbies this weekend A Kids' Fishing Derby is scheduled for Saturday at Brooks Run, north of George B. Stevenson Dam off Rt. 872. Registration will start at 9 am, with the derby running from 10 to noon. This event, sponsored by the Sinnemahoning Sportsmen's Club, is open to children under age 13. More ... |
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