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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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Hiking Havens: 9 Winter Hikes to Other-Worldly Water Features

Nov 23, 2020 09:09AM ● By Erica L. Shames

Colder temperatures don’t mean an end to hiking adventures! In fact, winter brings with it some unexpected opportunities to see sites so spectacular you might think you’ve left the planet. Be sure to follow the vital cold-weather guidelines at the end of the article to keep yourself safe.

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Our Natural World: Budding Biologists Target Water Quality

Nov 23, 2020 09:05AM ● By Darrin Youker

Clean water sustains life, but its role is often overlooked until problems arise. Slowly and steadily, water quality is improving in the Susquehanna River watershed, but there is still work to be done.

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Silver Spray Falls Hike

Nov 23, 2020 09:00AM

Silver Spray Falls is a fun waterfall in the Delaware Water Gap. You can access the falls from the same road as the more accessible Buttermilk Falls. In winter, the falls take on an otherworldly splendor.

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