Trout Season is just around the corner and if you are a fisherman you will not want to miss this show! Checkout the many booths filled with outdoor related information and merchandise. Learn about Rod building, charter services, and new fishing equipment. Check out the latest information on RV’s, boats, motorcycles and more. Located at the Pickelner Arena in downtown Williamsport, hours are Friday: 5-9, Saturday: 10-7, Sunday: 10-5. For more information please contact the Pickelner Arena at: 570-323-2102.

Start looking for treasures once the snow thaws. Lycoming County has many antique shops with undiscovered treasures just waiting for you. Whether your passion is antique buttons, glassware, furniture or memorabilia you are sure to find it in one of our charming antique shops. Visit our shopping page for a complete list of antique shops in Lycoming County.

Cast you lines and reel them in! It is the month of April and that means it is open trout season in Pennsylvania. Lycoming County offers many locations for excellent trout fishing. Plan your next fishing trip to Lycoming County and not only take home a great catch but great memories. Trout season starts the first Saturday after April 11th. Ages 16 and older must posses a valid PA fishing license and a trout/salmon stamp. Visit www.fish.state.pa.us for a complete guide to trout fishing in Pennsylvania.

Tropical rainforests are magical places where fiction meets reality to create exaggerated life forms. They are the most intense expressions of life on Earth. A visit to Reptiland during the last two weekends in April will introduce you to this unique and fragile ecosystem. The Tropical Rainforest - Nature's Hothouse is centered around a live show featuring animals from rainforests worldwide, including a kinkajou, fruit bat, giant millipede and marine toad. An authentic Indian blowgun is used to demonstrate an ancient hunting technique still used by some tribes in the Amazon Basin. Visit www.reptiland.com for more information.

Get ready for another great season on the Susquehanna River with the Hiawatha Riverboat. This month the Hiawatha goes back into the water and gets ready for another season of dinner cruises, karaoke cruises, public cruises, concert cruises and more. Opening weekend is May 11-12. Don’t forget to check out the Hiawatha’s new season and schedule. Look for more information about the Hiawatha under the “Featured Attractions” page on this web site or call River Valley Transit at 570-326-2500.

“Today is the first day of the rest or your life…” Graduates it’s time to put on the cap and gown and head down that path to your future. No loved one wants to miss this exciting event and Lycoming County has Penn College of Technology and Lycoming College’s graduations. If you need a hotel room than start planning early, visit the Food and Lodging section of this web site to find the perfect place to stay and celebrate this exciting day.