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Attractions
Train Spotting
Apr 30, 2010
The south bank of the Juniata River is a great place to watch for trains.
Best Breakfast around
Apr 7, 2010
If you're coming north of the ridge in the morning, you can't beat New Bloomfield's County Seat restaurant for breakfast.
Fishing Season
Mar 7, 2010
You can fish all year round in Pennsylvania, but the beginning of trout season is usually considered the start of the fishing year.
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Outdoor Notes
Black-shouldered Spinyleg
Jul 17, 2010
Look for this large clubtail of midsummer perched on rocks and low foliage near our larger streams and creeks.
Fishing Spiders
Jul 9, 2010
By dint of water resistant hairs, fishing spiders are able to walk on water. They are also exquisitely attuned to vibrations in the water's surface.
Rattlers
Jun 20, 2010
If you want to see cold-blooded venomous creatures that speak from their backsides, visit the State House. If you want to see Rattlers, come to the mountains.
Puddling
Jun 10, 2010
Puddling refers to the tendency of butterflies to gather around a mud-puddle or some other source of moisture to gather nutrients.