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Outdoor Recreation: A Mountaintop Experience

Aug 31, 2021 05:00PM ● By Karen Hendricks

That feeling of being on top of the world? You can experience it—or at least Pennsylvania’s version—within a few hours’ drive.

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Hiking Havens: Walking Toward Peace

Aug 31, 2021 05:00PM ● By Cindy Ross

In Ferncliff Nature Preserve, Lancaster County, our heads tilt skyward, as we follow the ancient giants—beech, tulip poplars, hemlocks and white oak—up into the heavens.

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Ferncliff Nature Preserve Backstory

Aug 31, 2021 05:00PM

The 65 acres on which Ferncliff Wildlife and Wildflower Preserve sits in Lancaster County once was owned by the Dr. Henry H. Huffnagle family.

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Hiking Havens: Hike the Most Popular Trail in America

Jun 11, 2021 04:40PM ● By Karen Hendricks

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the Appalachian Trail proposal. What was a grand idea back in 1921 is known as “the most popular hiking trail in America” today.

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Stewardship: Paddling Our Way to Sustainable Tourism

Jun 11, 2021 04:30PM ● By Joan Wenner, J.D.

Whether paddling downstream from Duncannon through the Susquehanna Water Gaps, or under the Rockville Bridge, a trip on the Susquehanna teaches river fragility and responsibility to protect.

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Lewisburg Neighborhoods Announces Community Cleanup

Mar 24, 2021 11:30AM ● By Erica Shames

Help keep our community clean!

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The Spring 2021 Episode of the Susquehanna Life Out Loud Podcast is Available

Mar 22, 2021 02:57PM ● By Erica Shames

Now that you've read the Spring 2021 issue of Susquehanna Life magazine, delve deeper with a listen to the accompanying podcast!

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Ancient Native American Eel Weirs Uncovered in Susquehanna River

Mar 16, 2021 08:17PM ● By Ad Crable

An old eel weir built from stacked river rocks was a simple but effective way to funnel and catch migrating American eels.

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Outdoor Education along the Colebrookdale Railroad Line

Mar 16, 2021 08:05PM ● By Laura Johnson Collard

Now that you’ve learned about learning pods in the Spring 2021 issue of Susquehanna Life magazine, here is another innovative education initiative that arose out of the pandemic.

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Hiking Havens: 7 Hikes for All Abilities

Mar 16, 2021 07:23PM ● By Gerry Dincher

Hiking is a great way to welcome spring and experience the health-giving properties of nature. Beyond downtown Harrisburg, a variety of nature trails beckon in parks and wooded areas.

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