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Former landfill near Emporium could become a new stargazing destination in Pennsylvania
This story comes from our partners at WPSU. This story is part of our series, Wild Pennsylvania. Check out all of our stories here. A former landfill near Emporium in Cameron County in northcental Pennsylvania could become a new stargazing site, similar to Cherry Springs in Potter County. The Pennsylvania...
Former landfill near Emporium could become a new stargazing destination in Pennsylvania
A former landfill near Emporium in Cameron County could become a new stargazing site, similar to Cherry Springs in Potter County. The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection recently approved the 99-acre space for recreational use. Josh Zucal, a Cameron County commissioner, said there are yearly methane inspections at the site...
Will a former landfill become PA's next stargazing mecca?
This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. This story first appeared in PA Local, a weekly newsletter by Spotlight PA taking a fresh, positive look at the incredible people, beautiful places, and delicious food of Pennsylvania. Sign up for free here. A former...
Tips to protect yourself against ticks and Lyme Disease
(WTAJ) — Summer is here and with being outside more often you can be at a greater risk of tick bites So what are some things you can do prevent bites and illnesses? Let’s hear what the experts have to say. Lyme Disease is the most commonly reported illness in Pennsylvania, according to the Department […]
Northern Lights shine over Central Pennsylvania
CAMERON COUNTY, Pa. (WTAJ) — The Northern Lights shined bright into Northern/Central Pennsylvania Friday morning. Another geomagnetic storm has hit Earth leaving the Northern Lights to reach further south into the U.S. than normal. As of 10:18 a.m. Friday (June 28), NOAA said the storm reached “G4” which is “severe” on its storm scale. Thursday […]
Want to live off the grid? These 3 counties in Pennsylvania are among the best places to get away.
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Three counties in Pennsylvania made the list of the top 150 places in the United States to live off the grid. Business Electric found the "most coveted locations to live off-grid," and Potter, Cameron and Tioga counties in the Keystone state made the cut. Potter and Tioga counties are next to each other in northern Pennsylvania, both bordering New York state, while Cameron County is below Potter County to the southwest.Potter County was No. 63, Cameron County was No. 68 and Tioga County was No. 79. Business Electric said it found the top 150 places to live off the grid after surveying 3,000 Americans online. Where are the best places to live off the grid?Wasco County in Oregon is the top place to live off the grid, followed by Hot Springs County in Wyoming at No. 2, Meriwether County in Georgia at No. 3 and Bienville Parish in Louisiana at No. 4. Best places to live off the grid in West VirginiaIn West Virginia, Pocahontas County is the top spot to get away, coming in at No. 28 overall. Hardy County (No. 61) Tucker County (No. 92) and Randolph County (No. 150) also made the list.
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