Pennsylvania Magazine

Cook Forest State Park will be conducting two teacher workshops for ACT48 this year.  Please feel free to pass this information on to other interested educators: 1.  ‘Old Growth Forest Ecosystems Teacher Workshop’ This two-day workshop, in conjunction with the North Central Region Math/Science Education Collaborative,  will emphasize identification of old growth forest characteristics when [...]

GAME COMMISSION LOOKING FOR REPORTS OF DEAD BARN OWLS HARRISBURG – Pennsylvania Game Commission wildlife biologists are seeking information from the general public about dead barn owls that may have succumbed to starvation during the long periods of snow and ice that covered much of Pennsylvania this winter. Information can be submitted to the Game [...]

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In the September/October issue of Pennsylvania Magazine: From the article Uncovering a Civil War Mystery (High school students reproduce 1864 Confederate submarine lanterns) by Jodi Webb, photographs by Edward “Ned” Eisenhuth At the end of that article, we mention the three previous projects done with students by Edward “Ned” Eisenhuth and retired industrial arts teacher [...]

This is a listing that goes with an article in the Sept./Oct. 2010 issue of Pennsylvania Magazine of  New Deal Post Office artwork. If you’d like to see a copy of the article, email the editor. Post Office Art in Pennsylvania, list compiled by the article author Aliquippa1 – Oil on canvas, 1938,  Western Pennsylvania [...]

When I planted my sunflowers in the spring, I had no idea that two of them would end up being 12 feet tall. The stock is about 4.5 inches around and their height dwarfs the other sunflowers that they are growing by. joe kostelansky, butler

  US 6 cuts across the Northern tier of Pennsylvania, offering 290 miles of  pleasurable, scenic riding for the entire route.  The road is in great condition and traffic is generally light – particularly in the mid-section.  There are plenty of open spaces for passing when needed.  Throughout the entire route, US 6 offers many gentle curves, a [...]

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This road has been described by other riders as providing twists, curves and elevation changes. I found it to be quite tame actually – there are only a few corners that I would label as ‘tight’ as it gently winds its way along through the forest as it hugs the banks of the Tionesta Creek. It’s never boring because it is full of (mostly gentile) curves and it surrounds you with the spectacular scenery of the heart of the Allegheny National Forest almost from beginning to end. I recommend it if you find yourself in the area.

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We mentioned this movement in the News and Views section of the May/June issue. Here’s what appeared there: Buy Fresh, Buy Local This issue we feature a Pennsylvania dairyman and cheese maker, Brian Futhey (see page 8). His cheese is available at many markets that are part of the Buy Fresh Buy Local program, which [...]

When: May 12th at dawn Where: The northern section of Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area, 4 miles south of Milford. Photo was taken from the cliffs called Indian Point, which overlook the Upper Del. R. where it splits. The land on the opposite side of the river is Namanock Island. Who: Jeffrey Williams, see [...]

Here are the events listings as we had them for 2009. Use them for your 2010 vacation and outing planning. Call the number listed now for 2010 dates! Tell them you saw their event on the Pennsylvania Magazine Web site! 2009 EVENTS CALL for 2010 dates!!! WEST (counties of Erie, Crawford, Warren, Mercer, Venango, Forest, [...]

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