Shots By Shopes

08/14/2026

It's never too early to start planning for fall adventures! I was lucky enough to be a guest blogger for the Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation, writing this piece to get you thinking about fall! Enjoy!

Have you begun planning your fall adventures yet?

Even though we're still enjoying these last weeks of summer, some of us are thinking about all the great places to visit during the fall months.

And to help you plan, we've got some great new blogs coming your way in the next few weeks that we hope give you some inspiration of where to explore next!

Our latest blog is written by Zac Shopene, an avid outdoorsman, photographer, and conservationist from Pittsburgh, PA. He loves using photography to inspire others to to get outside and explore, and he's taking us on a journey to a state park that often flies under the radar for most...Hillman State Park.

Check out the newest blog linked in the comments.

Photo credit: Zac Shopene, Hillman SP

08/10/2026

Follow the Leader

08/08/2026

A tight-racked bull notices my presence.

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08/07/2026

If you haven’t checked out my latest video photographing elk in Pennsylvania, head on over to YouTube, check it out, and comment. Don’t forget to subscribe and share Shots By Shopes with your friends and family!

In this episode of Shootin' It With Shopes, I head out into Benezet...

08/07/2026

Meet the Goldfinches

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08/05/2026

Feeding Time

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08/03/2026

The Bulls Come Marching In

08/02/2026

Spotted

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07/31/2026

Running to the Weekend like…

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07/31/2026

The Boys Together Again

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