The South Central Pennsylvania Climbers are showcasing their sport twice this fall, starting at Governor Dick Park.
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.
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.
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.
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.