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Public boat docks to be removed for winter at PFBC’s Mangan Cove Access at Lake Wallenpaupack

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​HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission has announced that public boat docks at the Mangan Cove Access on Lake Wallenpaupack, Wayne County, will be removed during the week beginning Sept. 28, 2026. While docks are typically removed from this location each fall in preparation for winter, the removal is happening earlier than normal due to low water levels associated with a partial drawdown underway at Lake Wallenpaupack. Dependent upon a return to normal water levels and local weather conditions, docks are anticipated to be re-installed in late-March 2027.

PFBC, DCNR begin work to remove Spring Garden Dam

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NEWTOWN, Pa. — Work began Sept. 10 to remove the Spring Garden Dam on Neshaminy Creek inside Tyler State Park, Bucks County. Demolition of the nine-foot-tall dam is expected to last three-to-four weeks. The Pennsylvania DNCR and Fish and Boat Commission say removing the dam will restore ...

Game Commission to host driving tours on several game lands

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HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission will again be hosting several wildlife habitat driving tours on state game lands for the public to enjoy from the comfort of their own vehicles this fall. “These driving tours provide an overview of what’s available on our state game lands, while showcasing how the agency’s habitat work benefits various species of wildlife,” said Game Commission Executive Director Steve Smith. “For hunters, these tours highlight potential opportunities for the upcoming seasons, and for non-hunters, the beautiful Pennsylvania fall landscapes ...

PFBC accepting applications for Erie Access Improvement Grant program

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HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is now accepting applications for the Erie Access Improvement Program. The application can be found on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). Through this grant program, funding is available to support projects that provide public fishing access or protect or improve fish habitat for Lake Erie, Presque Isle Bay, their tributaries, and waters that flow into those tributaries. Eligible applicants include townships, boroughs, counties, municipalities, and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations such as land trusts, conservancies, and ...

PFBC accepting applications for Boating Facility Grant program

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HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is opening the next round of Boating Facility Grants to meet growing demand for public access and expand safe, accessible boating opportunities. The application can be found on the PFBC website (Fishandboat.com). The Boating Facility Grant Program supports the planning, acquisition, development, expansion, and rehabilitation of public boating facilities. Eligible applicants include townships, boroughs, counties, municipalities, and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations such as land trusts, conservancies, and watershed ...

Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park reopens for fall foliage viewing

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MOUNT JEWETT, Pa. — One of Pennsylvania’s iconic fall destinations in the Pennsylvania Wilds, the Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park, has reopened for fall foliage viewing, giving visitors a chance to experience breathtaking views of the Kinzua Valley at peak leaf-peeping season.   The Skywalk at Kinzua Bridge State Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to walk out and peer down for stunning views of the Kinzua Valley on a viaduct that was reimagined as a skywalk after being partially toppled by a tornado.  For fall leaf viewing season, the Skywalk and the Kinzua ...