Pennsylvania

Love em or hate em, they may be cursed and crawl on their bellies like a reptile, but they still are important to nature.

From the heavens to the earth, from before Christ to now, bears have a place in our lives that delights, aggrevates, entertains and amuses society all at once.

Sap of the sugar maple has begun to flow. This is just the first step in the making of maple syrup, as the people of Meyersdale Pennsylvania know quite well. Yes, they know how to celebrate the making of maple syrup.

Each year around the time we celebrate Valentine's Day, nature begins a process that eventually adds a very sweet, delightful addition to our table fare.

Nature is one great teacher. Unknowingly, without effort, nature and wildlife give us some of the most important lessons about life. This new year let's celebrate life.

Pressure put on us during the winter months can challange our resolve to enjoy earth's gifts. Nature has many ways of dealing with the season. A winter sleep over is one of those ways, but it's not meant for man.

Wild turkey may not be part of your plans this Thanksgiving, but a pleasant drive could provide some experiences to be thankful for.

Each year thousands of raptors soar through the sky on their journey south for the winter. Hawk Mountain Sanctuary has a long history on the recording and protection of birds of prey.

Almost half the counties in Pennsylvania have been adversely affected by the drought. Nature has suffered. Fall planting may enable more wildlife an opportunity for future survival.

To stink or not to stink. . . that is the question. In the wild skunks need to stink if they want to defend themselves and stay alive. It's their nature. As pets, they have less need to defend themselves.