PHOTOGRAPHERS: Have you been sharpening your photography skills?

The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau is currently looking for submissions for its seasonal photo contest. The theme for the current contest is “Spring Things,” and submissions will be accepted through May 31.

“The only requirements are that the photos meet the contest theme and must be taken in Jefferson, Elk, Clarion, Forest, or Cameron Counties,” the contest webpage states.

Submit your entry or learn more at https://visitpago.com/contest/

In early June, people will be able to vote for their favorite of the finalists online. Money prizes of $100 for first place, $75 for second, $50 for third and $25 for fourth will be awarded.

The Pennsylvania Great Outdoors Visitors Bureau has also announced the theme and deadlines for its other photography contests of the year. Photos with the theme “Sunday Drives” will be accepted from June 1-Aug. 31; photos with the theme “Trail Less Traveled” will be accepted from Sept. 1-Nov. 30; photos with the theme “”Flavors of the Great Outdoors” will be accepted from Dec. 1-Feb. 28, 2021; and photos with the theme “Hometown Pride” will be accepted from March 1, 2021-May 31, 2021.

Email contact@visitpago.com with any questions.

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Virtual walking program: The Penn State Extension has a free walking program called Walk Across Pennsylvania. The deadline to sign up is 5 p.m. on March 30. The program will take place between March 30 and May 18 and involves creating a team of five people. Participants can walk wherever they choose — be it a local park, track, the neighborhood, your own house or any other location.

Team members are encouraged to walk 15 miles a week — and they can walk solo or together. Your dog can be part of your team as well.

For more information, visit https://extension.psu.edu/everybody-walk-across-pa.