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DCNR to improve campground at Cook Forest State Park

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COOKSBURG, Pa. – The Shapiro Administration is making a multimillion-dollar investment to enhance the visitor experience at Cook Forest State Park in Clarion, Forest, and Jefferson counties by replacing the Ridge Campground shower house and restroom facilities with modern, accessible, and family-friendly amenities. Cook Forest State Park and the Ridge Campground will remain open for use throughout the entirety of this project. The Department of Conservation and Natural Resources is replacing existing facilities, which were built in the early 1970s to meet today’s visitor ...

DCNR honors rangers, civilian at Swatara State Park

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HARRISBURG — Quick action by two Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources rangers and a trained paramedic helped save the life of a mountain biker who suffered sudden cardiac arrest at Swatara State Park this spring. DCNR Secretary Cindy Adams Dunn recently recognized Ranger Ellen Secor, Ranger Emily McCoy, and civilian Sean Nam for their lifesaving response. “Ranger Ellen Secor, Ranger Emily McCoy, and Sean Nam demonstrated extraordinary bravery, quick thinking, and professionalism during a life-threatening emergency,” said Secretary Dunn. “DCNR rangers ...

PGC, PFBC seek public input on PA Wildlife Action Plan

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HARRISBURG — The Pennsylvania Game Commission and Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission have announced that public input is being accepted related to the agencies’ draft 2025-2035 Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan. This is a non-regulatory plan that encourages all Pennsylvanians to participate in fish and wildlife conservation. The draft Plan and public comment form are available online. Comments may be submitted through Sept. 19, 2026. First developed in 2005, the Pennsylvania Wildlife Action Plan has been the Commonwealth’s blueprint “to conserve Pennsylvania’s native ...

Enhanced digital mapping tool now available for Pa. hunters

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HARRISBURG — Opening day for Pennsylvania’s 2026-27 hunting seasons was Sept. 1, 2026, marking the beginning of statewide seasons for both Canada goose and mourning doves. The Pennsylvania Game Commission reminds hunters that the agency has upgraded its online mapping center to enhance user experience for hunters and outdoor enthusiasts. "For hunters, we’re entering the best time of the year,” said Game Commission Executive Director Stephen Smith. “The early season is upon us, marking the beginning of the new license year, a time when hunters across the state are making ...

Outdoors Calendar

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Atkinson Mills Sportsmen’s Club • Meetings — held on the first Wednesday of each month at 7:30 p.m. The club is located at 55 Sportsmen Club Lane, McVeytown; email atkinsonmillssportsmensclub@gmail.com; online at http://atkinsonmills-sportsmensclub.weebly.com. Blue Rock Sportsman’s Club • Club meetings — 2 p.m. on the fourth Sunday of each month on the gun range, and at 7 p.m. January and February in the barn. To east end Blue Rock: From Milroy, follow signs to Reeds Gap State Park. Free camping available and kitchen is open during all events except trap ...

Boys soccer: Indians nudge Wildcats, 2-1

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MIFFLINTOWN --- Offensively, the Juniata boys soccer team has been putting up the numbers in their first two games scoring a total of 13 goals while holding their opponents scoreless. In the battle of the unbeatens Tuesday, Juniata (2-0) met up with Halifax in boys soccer Tri-Valley League ...