The near-record heatwave singeing the greater Pittsburgh region could negatively impact aquatic wildlife and human users by enabling the growth of waterborne bacteria and algae, according to experts. According to Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) Natural Resources Program ...
A Maryland bus driver faces charges in Fayette County after students said she racked up charges on their credit cards while they were exploring Ohiopyle State Park. Monique Logan, 41, of Temple Hills, is charged with three counts each of identity theft, access device fraud and theft by ...
Next time you head to a state park, make sure you have your smartphone handy. Twenty-five state parks, including Ohiopyle and Ryerson Station, have secret caches that will reveal stories about Pennsylvania鈥檚 history. 鈥淧ennsylvania鈥檚 story lives in its landscapes 鈥� in the places where ...
Leaf peepers will be given a new tool to plan their autumn sojourns throughout Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) is launching a redesigned weekly fall foliage report on Sept. 25. It will feature regional updates, photos and tips to help ...
With sunshine now regularly in the forecast, bike riders are making a 鈥渂rake鈥� for the outdoors with local cycling groups. 鈥淭he right time to find out if you fit with a ride group is often early in the season,鈥� said Jim Logan, president of the Western Pennsylvania Bicycle Club ...
Ohiopyle State Park鈥檚 newest park operation manager Chris Houck is looking to bring his experience along with passion for the outdoors to help enhance the visitor experience at the park. 鈥淚 kind of like to think of a park manager as a problem solver and facilitator,鈥� said Houck, who ...
