By Bill Deaton—williamjdeaton@yahoo.com Unquestionably, the COVID-19 pandemic has driven many people to seek solace in outdoor recreation. Kayak and bicycle sales were though the roof…
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Birds of Winter
By Stephanie Marie Uhranowsky Come December, we will have said goodbye to many of our resident summer birds and the migrants who pass through in…
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THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF OUR NATURE
November is a time for being Thankful. The name Pocono is derived from a Delaware Indian word (pohoqualin), which means “stream between mountains” in reference to the…
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Hikers and Hunters Can Peacefully Co-Exist
By Bill Deaton williamjdeaton@yahoo.com Since time immortal Sundays have been a haven for hikers during the month of November in the Keystone State. It was…
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Winter Eagle Watching in the Upper Delaware
In the winter months, our region becomes a temporary home to hundreds of bald eagles. Arriving in December from Canada and upstate New York, the…
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Pathways for Leaf Peeping
By Bill Deaton williamjdeaton@yahoo.com The abrupt shift from balmy summer to mid-autumn-like weather two weeks before the fall equinox certainly has sent some trees into…
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Prime Pike Paddling
Outdoor Ramblings September 2020 Prime Pike Paddling By Bill Deaton williamjdeaton@yahoo.com Lots of things are in high demand this year because of the pandemic. At…
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Exploring Ricketts Glen
Outdoor Ramblings August 2020—By Bill Deaton williamjdeaton@yahoo.com It’s amazing how quickly a decade can fly by. The last time I visited Ricketts Glen, unquestionably one…
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Environmental Education Needs You!
By Stephanie Sherman Now more than ever, we need nature. Hiking and exploring the forest are some of the lowest risk activities during the…
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Green forests, blue waters, and silver linings
Many people have been looking for any silver linings amidst the headlines associated with our current pandemic. Earlier this spring, it was noticeable that many…
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