Ice dunes are a sight to see, but they are a major slipping hazard and hollow below the surface.

Presque Isle State Park is a popular birdwatching destination, hosting over 330 bird species. The northeast end of the park, particularly Pine Tree Trail and Dead Pond Trail, is ideal for observing ...

Swimming at Presque Isle State Park beaches will be permitted starting Memorial Day weekend. Food trucks, beach chair and umbrella rentals, and a water taxi service will be available. Free bus service ...

Shallow water, a large sandbar and geese droppings contribute to the high bacteria levels. Park officials are considering options for the beach's future, including dredging the sandbar. Late-summer ...

People are drawn to Presque Isle State Park's beaches and trails but fewer are aware of its wetlands. A new Ridge Center ...

Presque Isle State Park draws more than 4 million visitors annually, most of them between sunrise and sunset. But there are conditions under which you can set foot, or wheels, on the peninsula when it ...

In mid-May, I attended the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers conference in Erie. The conference was its usual good mixture of craft improvement seminars, newsmaker presentations and good fellowship. Since ...

State officials are asking Presque Isle visitors to give up 10 minutes of their time online to help plan the next 25 years of the state park. People who go to the Tom Ridge Environmental Center and ...

Expect a shorter drive with more frequent displays at this year's Presque Isle Lights. The Presque Isle Partnership is again setting up the self-guided evening driving tour at the state park. The ...

Yes, squirrels have a day to be officially appreciated. Many places joined the celebration, including Presque Isle State Park ...

In mid-May, I attended the Pennsylvania Outdoor Writers conference in Erie. The conference was its usual good mixture of craft improvement seminars, newsmaker presentations and good fellowship. Since ...