So much of history was influenced by weather. Fires, floods and storms continue to make the news and more so today with our ever evolving new weather patterns. Over the years no area has escaped unscathed and a look at history tells the story of the influence of weather. In 1788 a dry ...
While participation in some outdoor activities has dropped in recent years, fly-fishing has enjoyed booming popularity. At gatherings or parties, if the topic of fishing comes up in conversation, invariably someone will share their desire to learn to fly-fish. Some fly-fishing observers ...
The late Jim Tobal鈥檚 vision of helping kids learn the joys of fishing breathed new life last Thursday, May 23. Youngsters affiliated with East End United Community Center in Uniontown fished for trout in Hutchinson Run at South Union Township鈥檚 Hutchinson Park in Hopwood, where Tobal ...
We鈥檙e entering that great time of year when people spend more time outdoors. Participation in hiking, boating, cycling, fishing, and camping all spike in the summer. Except for a refreshing change of pace, exercise, and new perspectives, the vast majority of outdoor excursions are ...
The Pennsylvania Game Commission has a new executive director. Stephen Smith, who has served as deputy executive director since February, was appointed to his new role recently by the Board of Game Commissioners, which convened in executive session. Smith replaces Bryan Burhans, who ...
I can still remember the pictures of the Cuyahoga River in Eastern Ohio catching fire from all the pollution floating on the river surface. The day was June 22nd, 1969. Today it鈥檚 our polluted oceans in the news and last week we all saw the pictures of the garbage being dumped in the ocean ...
