Changes are coming to Beltzville Lake. Here’s how to see them and weigh in
The Army Corps of Engineers will share details on a master plan draft revision for...
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Colorado lake named among best places for ice fishing in US
Here's hoping the temperatures drop so you can hit one of the country's best ice...
Outdoors: Annual Audubon Christmas Bird Count is now in play
Count runs through January 5 and here's how you can participate
Artist makes stickers to cover Trump’s face on National Parks passes — and the orders are flying in
Jenny McCarty's stickers for 2026 passes have gained national attention.
Outdoors: Pennsylvania hunters still sharing the harvest as deer season ends
Donated venison helps to feed Pennsylvania residents
Outdoors: Folklore or not, it’s fun to follow nature’s critters for signs of a harsh winter
Woolly bear caterpillars are one way to gage what winter will be like, according to...
After early snow, the Lehigh Valley area ski season is under way. Here’s what’s new this year
Lehigh Valley area ski resorts are getting an early start amid snow and cold weather....
Outdoors: Perfect weather greets hunters on first day of deer season
Outdoor columnist Tom Tatum chronicles his pursuit of 'Mr. Big' on the first day
Outdoors: Firearms deer season opens on Saturday
This Saturday, Nov. 29th, marks the most circled date on every Pennsylvania hunter’s calendar. That’s...
Outdoors: Saltwater fishing still going strong … at least for now
Outdoors columnist Tom Tatum chronicles dry docking his boat for the winter
With one touch, they vanish. Meet the delicate, icy wonders called frost flowers
The fleeting, icy blooms can disintegrate with a single touch.
Outdoors: Whitetails and motorists are stuck in the rut
Columnist Tom Tatum gives tips on how to avoid a crash with a deer
Nature walks are good for you, but can a city stroll be just as good?
Trees in particular seem to make people more relaxed — even if they’re on the...
Outdoors: Time to talk turkey for Pennsylvania’s hunters
Outdoors writer Tom Tatum spells out the do's and don'ts of fall hunting
Tom Tatum: Hunting seasons becoming more ‘bearable’
Bow hunters lugging their archery gear into the deer woods in quest of that trophy...
Pa. fall foliage update: Peak expected this week in Lehigh Valley
This week will be the ideal time to see foliage in the Lehigh Valley.
10 tips from actual kids on reconnecting with your childlike sense of wonder
Slow down and appreciate the wonders of the local flora and fauna.
Outdoors: Pheasant season set to open Saturday in Pennsylvania
Back in the day, that day being sometime in the fall of the early 1970s,...
Gaining speed: E-bikes pose opportunity and hazards
Experts weigh in on the pros and cons that come with the surging popularity of...
Pa. fall foliage update: Lehigh Valley nears peak fall color. Here’s where to see it
Fall foliage is approaching peak in the Lehigh Valley, while areas north of the region...
Outdoors: Fall isn’t just for hunting, anglers can get in on the action too
Tom Tatum's weekly column centers around autumn fishing opportunities
Pa. fall foliage update: When Lehigh Valley, Poconos will see peak color
Autumn leaves in the Lehigh Valley and Poconos will soon be at their peak autumn...
Some Pa. state parks are getting ‘glamping’ spots. Here’s what they are and where to find them
"Glamping" or glamorous camping, is all the rage these days. Soon you'll be able to...
Outdoors: So you want to be a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist
Outdoor columnist Tom Tatum steps into an education role
Lehigh Valley fall foliage update: Peak color may arrive sooner than you think in some areas
Part of the Lehigh Valley could soon be approaching peak fall foliage as October begins.
Outdoors column: On the trail of trail cameras
Tom Tatum's weekly outdoors column
Visit a national park for free on Saturday, Sept. 27
Enjoy a national park for free on September 27, 2025
Outdoors: Archery season is underway with a few new rules
Archers account for about one-third of the deer harvested each season by hunters
Pa. fall foliage forecast: Why you may need to hurry to see great colors this year, and when the Lehigh Valley will hit its peak
Here's when you can expect to see peak fall foliage in the Lehigh Valley and...
Outdoors: Archery season opens Saturday as concerns grow over viral disease in deer
Epizootic hemorrhagic disease is spread to deer by small insects commonly referred to as 'no-see-ums'
Tom Tatum: Fall hunting seasons begin on Labor Day
Canada geese and mourning dove seasons open on Sept. 1
Best sailing destinations in the US
There’s just something special about sailing.
Greater firepower may be in the works for our state’s big game hunters
Lawmakers make some proposals on changes
So you’re thinking about getting into pickleball? Here are some tips
Here are some suggestions to get your pickleball game on.
Tom Tatum Outdoors: The elegance of the once nearly extinct brown pelican
Once on the verge of extinction, the majestic bird is now thriving in places like...
Maryland boat lands namesake fish at White Marlin Open, now in lead for $4.2 million top prize
A Virginia Beach boat reeled in a 95-pound tuna on Tuesday and held that category's...
95-pound tuna potentially worth $1.8 million caught in Maryland fishing tourney
The scales closed Tuesday night with the Barbara B, an Atlantic Beach, North Carolina, boat,...
North Carolina boat lands 900-pound, ‘multi-million dollar’ blue marlin in fishing tourney
The 52-year-old tournament — billed as the world’s largest and richest offshore billfish tournament —...
Tom Tatum: Sunday hunting ready to ramp up in Pennsylvania
New law expands opportunities across the commonwealth
Tom Tatum: Fish bait worms return for their annual meal
They are consuming the leaves of the catalpa tree that grows behind columnist's garage.
How to watch two meteor showers peak together in late July
Viewing of each shower lasts through August 12.
Tatum: Saltwater season heating up
For saltwater fishing buffs, both inshore, offshore, and back bay, now is the time to...
Tatum: Landmark legislation to change the face of hunting in Pennsylvania
Legislation that will fully repeal Pennsylvania’s Sunday hunting ban was signed into law last week...
How to beat the heat: Here are some of the best boating, kayaking spots in the Lehigh Valley region
Here are seven Lehigh Valley area spots where you can rent kayaks and canoes, or...
Best campground in the US, according to camping app
The campground strikes awe into the hearts of those who have stayed overnight there.
After Texas floods that killed campers, here’s what to consider when sending your kids to camp
The American Camp Association advises parents to ask camps about their safety plans.
Tom Tatum Outdoors: Sunday hunting bill reaches Gov. Shapiro’s desk
House Bill 1431 would lift Sunday hunting prohibition throughout Pennsylvania