April 5 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
April 5, 2024 Weekly Digest: Recent News from the PA Wilds
The PA Wilds Weekly Digest is a roundup of news articles about the PA Wilds, the region’s public lands and its Landscapes and Journeys that have been published over the past week.
Note: some of the news websites may have paywalls that prevent you from reading their content.
Enjoy this week’s PA Wilds News Clips below.
On the PA Wilds visitor blog, there are two timely blogs. One is helping readers get ready for a once-in-a-lifetime total solar eclipse in the PA Wilds (a small section in the northwestern part of the PA Wilds is in the path of totality). Another blog has info from PA DCNR, inviting readers to think about big or small ways that they can celebrate Earth Month in April.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, there is a Request for Proposals from individuals and/or firms with experience in business planning and market analysis to give planning partners a clear understanding of the sustainability and earning potential of the PA Wilds Center’s possible new technology platform. The April Partner Opportunities blog is also up, with lots of resources and opportunities for grants, webinars, and more.
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, Jill Forquer of Allegheny Nesting has a new outdoor game: The Blue Egg Project, hiding wooden eggs around the PA Wilds to inspire joy.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
Tips for a once-in-a-lifetime solar eclipse experience in the PA Wilds – Britt Madera
Happy Earth Month! Here are some ways to celebrate, big and small – DCNR info
WCO
WCO Member Spotlights
April spotlight – Jillia Ceramics: Small batch handmade pottery inspired by the beauty of the PA Wilds
PA WILDS CENTER
Request for Proposals: Market analysis for new technology platform
April 2024 PA Wilds Partner Opportunities
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
Allegheny Nesting: The Blue Egg Project – Jill Forquer, Allegheny Nesting
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Area historical sites receive Lumber Heritage Region mini grants – NorthcentralPA.com
DuBois Area Historical Society, Rails to Trails receive grant funds – The Courier Express
Lumber Heritage Region Awards 2024 Mini-Grants – GantNews.com
(Wilds Sonshine Factory: PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship – McKean County – $5,000 for Historic Educational Displays of Refurbished Sheffield Log at Wilds Sonshine Factory)
Pennsylvania reveals roadmap to grow $17 billion outdoor economy – NEXTpittsburgh
Local ceramic artist present at Bald Eagle Art League meeting – lockhaven.com (Ceramic artist Victoria Hess designed and executed the “PA Wilds” interactive mural at the James V. Brown Library in Williamsport.)
National Guard: Ongoing ‘internal discussions’ on low-level training flights | News – Olean Times Herald
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
Take in a celestial spectacle, activities set locally – The Bradford Era
April night sky programs in Allegheny National Forest – The Bradford Era
Wave of defense tactics aim to save eastern hemlocks – Bay Journal
World Water Day: Forest Service partnerships for stream health in the ANF – The Kane Republican
5 great places for outdoor learning fun in Pennsylvania and Ohio – Pittsburgh is Kidsburgh
Parks and rec sites starting to open up – Times Observer
Lodging Tips Ahead of the Eclipse – Erie News Now
DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Building a brand – The Bradford Era (About the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau and Linda Devlin’s retirement)
Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau welcomes new director – Olean Times Herald
Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau names new executive director – Warren Times Observer (Welcome, Rustin! And congratulations on a well deserved retirement, Linda!)
Cherry Springs State Park
Take in a celestial spectacle, activities set locally – The Bradford Era
Pennsylvania’s Hidden Darkness: Unveiling a Remote Town’s Shadows – West Palm Beach News
How to Get to Boone Run Vista in Potter County, PA – Uncovering PA
Cherry Springs to host eclipse party – Tioga Publishing
Look up: Sky watchers prepare for solar eclipse – Tioga Publishing
Clarion River
Cheers to 30 years: Winery at Wilcox celebrates growth of business – The Courier Express
Clear Creek State Park
Jefferson County Conservation District hosts educational activities for all ages – The Courier Express
Colton Point State Park
10 Most Scenic Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)
Cook Forest State Park
Worshippers Gather for 72nd Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Cook Forest – exploreJeffersonPA.com
Worshippers Gather for 72nd Annual Easter Sunrise Service at Cook Forest – Explore Clarion
Elk State Park
Dock Program at East Branch Lake gears back up after long pause – The Kane Republican
April programs at Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex – The Bradford Era
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Take in a celestial spectacle, activities set locally – The Bradford Era
April programs at Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex – The Bradford Era
DIFFERENCE MAKERS: Building a brand – The Bradford Era (About the Allegheny National Forest Visitors Bureau and Linda Devlin’s retirement)
Leonard Harrison State Park
10 Most Scenic Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)
Parker Dam State Park
Central Counties Concerned Sportsmen, Parker Dam celebrate Laurel Run Liming Project partnership – Clearfield Progress
Susquehannock State Forest
How to Get to Boone Run Vista in Potter County, PA – Uncovering PA
Tiadaghton State Forest
Wave of defense tactics aim to save eastern hemlocks – Bay Journal
Tioga State Forest
10 Most Scenic Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark Skies
Pennsylvania’s Hidden Darkness: Unveiling a Remote Town’s Shadows – West Palm Beach News
Take in a celestial spectacle, activities set locally – The Bradford Era
Cherry Springs to host eclipse party – Tioga Publishing
Look up: Sky watchers prepare for solar eclipse – Tioga Publishing
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
10 Most Scenic Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)
Progress underway for Wellsboro Commons Northern Trailhead project – NorthcentralPA.com