This summer carries a special significance as we celebrate the 250th birthday of America – a historic milestone that invites us to reflect on our nation’s past, appreciate the present, and look ahead to the future. Moments like this remind us of the importance of community, tradition, and the simple joy of spending time together. Here at Masthope Mountain Community, there is truly no better place to embrace the spirit of this celebration than in the beauty of the great outdoors, surrounded by friends, family, and neighbors. This is shaping up to be a summer to remember. Pennsylvania itself holds… Read More »

Boating Safety Education Certificates are required to operate a personal watercraft (regardless of age) and for persons born on or after January 1, 1982, to operate boats powered by motors greater than 25 horsepower. Any operator that is required to have a Boating Safety Education Certificate must carry the certificate with them while operating a boat per PA law. The certification card never expires, and the course can be taken online or in person. Persons 11 years of age or younger may NOT operate a PWC. Persons 12 through 15 years of age may NOT operate with any passengers on… Read More »

The spongy moth, Lymantria dispar (formerly known as the “gypsy moth”) is native to parts of Europe, Asia, and North Africa. It was inadvertently introduced to North America in New England in 1869 and has since spread westward. Over time, the spongy moth has become one of the most important insect pests of forest and shade trees in the eastern U.S. The larva (caterpillar) is the destructive life stage that feeds on foliage which can result in defoliation. Repeated defoliation can weaken trees, resulting in greater susceptibility to disease and other insect pests. Spongy moth caterpillars can also be a… Read More »