Old and New National Parks Share Lessons for West Virginia’s New River Gorge Duncan SladeMay 14, 2021 From bucket-list visitors to year-round tourism, what the New River Gorge National Park and Preserve can expect in its first summer and beyond. EconomyRecreation
This App Takes Crowdsourcing Cicadas to the Next Level Andy KubisMay 14, 2021 Scientists have been crowdsourcing periodical cicadas for nearly 200 years, with notices in newspapers and postcards, then answering machines and emails. Now the public can help track Brood X with an app called Cicada Safari. RecreationWild PennsylvaniaWildlife
Giving City Communities the Chance to Get to Know the Delaware Keisha ScovensApril 16, 2021 Two sisters share their wonder for the outdoors with kids and reconnect people to the natural world that's just beyond their own backyards. EssayRecreationWater
Hunters, Business Owners Concerned Over Impact of New River Gorge’s National Park Designation Duncan SladeApril 16, 2021 West Virginia's first national park sparks concerns over crowds, lack of infrastructure, and loss of hunting. CultureRecreation
Opening Spaces of Welcome on Now-Hidden Shorelines Susan PhillipsApril 2, 2021 Stacy Levy is an artist who works with rain, urban tides, and watersheds. She shares her vision for the Delaware River Watershed. EssayRecreationWater
For a Frosty Good Time, Try Snow Tubing Jennifer Szweda JordanFebruary 26, 2021 If you want to feel like a kid again, consider hopping on an inner tube and sliding down a snowy mountain. Recreation
Pennsylvania State Parks Opening More Campsites to Pets in 2022 Rachel McDevittFebruary 16, 2021 Yes to cats, dogs, turtles, birds and other domestic pets. No to farm animals. CoronavirusRecreationWild Pennsylvania
Starting Seeds Indoors Now for Your Dream Garden is Easy and Cheap Kara HolsoppleFebruary 12, 2021 You don't need a green thumb to start seeds. Just follow these tips to get the special varieties of veggies and flowers you can only get from seed. Recreation
Dancing Down the Slopes to the Beat of His Own Drummer Andy KubisFebruary 12, 2021 This great-grandfather is keeping the lost art of ski ballet alive. And having a really good time doing it. Recreation
New River Gorge Rock Climbers Grapple With Racist Route Names Zack HaroldFebruary 5, 2021 Develop a climbing route and it's yours to name. But many have names that are offensive to people of color, women, LGBTQ people and others. Environmental JusticeRecreation
