The Quittapahilla Audubon Society brings bird, wildlife and nature enthusiasts together for fun outdoors, while also supporting conservation across the region.
Bob Frye
Bob Frye is a long-time, award-winning journalist and book author. He’s written for newspapers, blogs, magazines and other outlets, often about the outdoors, but also about history, culture and more. A native of western Pennsylvania, he relocated to the Lebanon Valley in 2020 and now lives in Cleona.
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Lebanon County lakes receive yearling catfish in bid to extend angling season
The Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission is stocking channel catfish in Memorial Lake and Stoever's Dam.
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Getting hooked on fishing in Lebanon County with free fishing gear program
Three local sites participating in Pennsylvania's fishing tackle loaner program remove barriers to angling.
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Swatara State Park fossil site offers a glimpse into an ancient past
Visitors can not only search for fossils, but keep some, too, which is unusual among state parks.
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Lebanon County hosts most remote section of historic Horse-Shoe Trail
Stretching almost 140 miles, including across the Lebanon Valley, it's a great way for hikers and equestrians to explore the outdoors.
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Trout stockings underway all across Lebanon County ahead of opening day
A number of Lebanon County waters are getting fish prior to April 5, the busiest single day on the Pennsylvania fishing calendar.
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Appalachian Trail’s stretch through Lebanon County is small but special
Lebanon County is only home to about 11 of the trail’s 2,190 miles, but they’re packed with history and unique natural features.
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Bear Hole Trail offers adventure on foot, horseback, bicycles, skis, cars, and more
The five-mile pathway through Swatara State Park provides the chance to get outside, explore history, and even see some wildlife.
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Soaring and scoring at Second Mountain Hawk Watch
Lebanon County’s hawk watch site is one of about 200 across the Americas that support the world’s largest migration monitoring database.
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Doubling down on bouldering: Remaining 2024 bouldering events announced
The South Central Pennsylvania Climbers are showcasing their sport twice this fall, starting at Governor Dick Park.
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Hidden wonder in the Valley: Vernal pools play vital role in amphibian reproduction
Lebanon County’s vernal pools, temporary bodies of water filled by rain and snow melt, play an integral role in the reproduction of several amphibian species; however, their existence is at risk due to the alarming depletion of wetland areas in the state.
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The rise and fall of the Union Canal: A tale of ambition, struggle, and ingenuity
The Union Canal, once a vital water-based interstate highway system, is now recognized for its historic tunnel, an engineering feat that stands as the oldest existing transportation tunnel in the U.S., despite the canal’s overall failure and short lifespan.
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Spanning time and water: Inwood Iron Bridge finds new home on Swatara Creek
Once a vital transportation link, the Inwood Iron Bridge now offers visitors an up-close look at the engineering and history of Pennsylvania’s metal truss bridges.
