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How Sweet It Is: Maple Syrup Tour in NEPA

Maple syrup has a rich history in North America, dating back to Native American tribes who first discovered how to turn sap into syrup and sugar. In the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, this time-honored tradition continues to thrive, and visitors can get a firsthand look at the process during the annual Self-Guided Maple Tour hosted […]
How Sweet It Is: Maple Syrup Tour in NEPA
Just waiting for the syrup to flow on Jeff Dexter's maple tree in Milanville, PA.

Maple syrup has a rich history in North America, dating back to Native American tribes who first discovered how to turn sap into syrup and sugar. In the heart of Northeastern Pennsylvania, this time-honored tradition continues to thrive, and visitors can get a firsthand look at the process during the annual Self-Guided Maple Tour hosted by the Northeastern PA Maple Producers Association.

Trevor Tochydlowski , Forest Specialist for Wayne Conservation District, spoke about the history and environmental importance of maple syrup production in NEPA.

Image Credit: Cynthia Nash

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