4 Fun Facts About Punxsutawney Phil for Groundhog Day
What you didn't know about Pennsylvania's most famous groundhog.
Sophia LoJan 28, 2026Urban Almanac
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Sophia LoJan 28, 2026
What Are Pawpaws? Your Guide to Pittsburgh’s Tropical-Tasting Fruit
Learn about the native tree and where to find pawpaws in Pittsburgh.
Francesca DabeccoSep 10, 2025
How To Join the 126th Annual Christmas Bird Count in Pittsburgh
Count birds with the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania , and be a part of the world’s longest-running citizen science project.
Francesca DabeccoDec 12, 2024
You Might Be Surprised to Hear the Predictions About Pennsylvania’s Hodge-Podge Upcoming Winter
Discover the Farmer's Almanac winter forecast for Pennsylvania 2024-25, with tips on how to prepare for varied weather conditions across the state.
Only In PennsylvaniaNov 13, 2024
We Spent a Chilly Fall Day Exploring Two Easily-Accessible Waterfalls at Ohiopyle State Park
Our more than hour-long drive to Ohiopyle State Park, one mid-October afternoon, gave us a small glimpse of the autumn beauty that awaited us.
Only In PennsylvaniaOct 16, 2024
Visit One of the World’s Rarest Birds
Lane FisherOct 3, 2024
Don’t Rake Your Fall Leaves in Pittsburgh
The colorful leaves that fall every Autumn protect native pollinators and plants over the winter in Pittsburgh.
Francesca DabeccoSep 25, 2024
Watercolors in ‘Tiny Worlds’ Explore Flora and Fauna in Appalachia
In her new book “Tiny Worlds of the Appalachian Mountains” artist Rosalie Haizlett shares an artistic celebration of regional biodiversity.
Francesca DabeccoSep 11, 2024
What To Do About Pittsburgh’s Wild Turkeys
See wild turkeys in Pittsburgh? Help the state track population growth, and report sightings to the Pennsylvania Game Commission's annual survey.
Francesca DabeccoAug 14, 2024
Why Are Fireflies Endangered in PA?
What are lightning bugs? And how can you help firefly populations? Here's a handy guide.
Lane FisherJul 18, 2024
How Beavers Went from Eradication to Abundance in Pennsylvania
Let’s explore how beavers made a comeback in the Keystone State and where you can (safely) see one in Pittsburgh today.
Adrian GonzálezJun 27, 2024
Free Sunscreen Now Available in PA State Parks
While you’re having fun in the sun, state officials want you to be protected. Here's how and where you can get that sun protection for free.
Kevin GavinJun 20, 2024
