Local landmark Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field marks its 100th anniversary this year. The park originally opened on April 22, 1926, back when it was known as Municipal Athletic Field. Construction cost $75,000 at the time — equivalent to roughly $1.36 to $1.42 million today. Its first game was an exhibition game between
Tragically, every year as the hunting season gets underway and the “army” of Pennsylvania hunters hits the woods, unpleasant discoveries are made. As these hunters travel deeper into the woods than normal in pursuit of small or big game, the chances are all too real that they may come across a hiker or camper who
This is hardly the time of year when anglers are thinking about catching trout; instead, bass, walleyes, and an assortment of panfish are probably what occupy their intentions on any given day. I understand since I too love to pursue a variety of the “warm water” fish species, but I’m also a dedicated trout angler
If you had told me when I was a kid growing up in this state that we would someday have an elk hunting season, I would have said you were crazy. We actually don’t have a single elk season, but we now have four different seasons when elk can be hunted in Pennsylvania, and 155
Since the United States opened its doors to this summer’s World Cup, much has been said and written expressing the welcoming and friendliness of Americans to those visitors who poured in here from around the World. In two weeks, our little neck of the woods will be doing the same as “Williamsport welcomes the world”
Appreciate all the love. I heard from several friends. Even a few fans from this column said hello. It was a quiet birthday. Twelve months shy of 50 clicks. I spent the evening on Lycoming. That is my favorite thing. My bride was okay with me fishing. It was my fourth night straight. Fun time
We have all learned over the years that it’s not a good idea to procrastinate. In fact, there are rarely any occasions when it is a good idea to wait until the very last minute to do what you know simply has to be done. The benefits of accomplishing tasks early far outweigh any poor
North Central Pennsylvania features several outdoor opportunities, and paddling gives you an entirely new perspective. This includes kayaking, canoeing, and even wakeboarding. Many folks are out on the nearby lakes, rivers, and streams. Yes. Paddling is another great option to experience our backyard. We have a canoe, but we don’t use it much. Time takes
It is estimated that each year, half a million volunteers around the globe support the Little League Baseball and Softball programs. Fittingly, when Little League expanded the number of teams participating in the World Series in 2001 and needed a second stadium, they chose the name Volunteer Stadium. In a few weeks, that stadium will
Last year, a northern Lycoming County landowner whom I have known for quite some time approached me about helping him design and develop a food plot. He owns 120 acres, which included 50 acres of open fallow fields and a wooded area of about 70 acres that stretched up a hillside and across a mountain
As we move into these midsummer days, I find a couple of wildlife developments that seem to interest those of us who hunt. Sure, I’m always on the lookout for wildlife in my travels, but when this time of year rolls around, I find myself especially interested in spotting turkeys; not just gobblers but also
Regardless of one’s endeavor, successfully performing a feat with 43,863 partisan fans wildly cheering against you is not for the faint of heart. But St. Louis Cardinals slugger Jordan Walker was more than equal to the task, blasting six home runs on his final six swings to edge Philadelphia Phillies favorite Kyle Schwarber 12-11 in
