June 14 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
June 14, 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, 300 trees were recently planted in the Allegheny National Forest, helping with wildlife habitat, shade, and soil erosion.
Jillia English, owner of Jillia Ceramics in Lycoming County, recently released a new PA Wilds-inspired line of ceramics! Find the press release on the PA Wilds Center blog.
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, learn more about the photographers that capture the beauty of nature in the PA Wilds region.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
300 trees planted in Allegheny National Forest through Plant-A-Tree program – Allegheny National Forest
WCO
WCO Member Spotlights
June spotlight – Warren County Chamber of Business & Industry: Leading Warren County to economic and community excellence
PA WILDS CENTER
Jillia Ceramics releases line of PA Wilds-inspired ceramic pieces on June 13
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
Photographers sharing the beauty of the PA Wilds
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
African American and Historic Sites in PA – VisitPA (Williamsport, Lock Haven, Bellefonte mentioned)
The PA Wilds are known for their… – U.S. Senator Bob Casey – Facebook “The PA Wilds are known for their natural beauty, and when a new low-flying zone threatened to disrupt the tourism that supports the regions economy, I went to work to stop it. Last week, I took U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator Guzman to Kinzua Bridge State Park to show off this Pennsylvania treasure.”
Zippo/Case Museum earns 2024 ‘Great Places Champion’ award – Olean Times Herald
Zippo/Case Museum earns ‘Great Places Champion’ award – The Bradford Era
Brandy Camp Creamery named to Pa. Ice Cream Trail making for a sweet start to summer – The Daily Press (“As a new start-up business within last the five years, being on the trail will help us gain visibility as a creamery in the PA Wilds,” noted Meredith Bon, Brandy Camp Creamery owner.)
North Central plays key role in helping Wapiti Woods secure state loan – The Bradford Era (“We actually got the idea of getting funding when we sat in the (PA Wilds) meetings,” Steve Kronenwetter said.)
MENTIONING PA WILDS TOWNS
9 Most Inviting Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Bellefonte, Punxsutawney, Ridgway, Warren… PA Wilds towns make up about half of the list!)
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
11 of the Most Charming Small Towns to Visit in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Ridgway, Bennezette)
300 trees planted in Allegheny National Forest to support stream restoration – The Bradford Era
9 Most Inviting Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Bellefonte, Punxsutawney, Ridgway, Warren)
Free plein air art program – The Bradford Era
Free Fishing Program Offered in Marienville – exploreJefferson
Free orienteering program offered at Hearts Content – The Bradford Era
7 Top-Rated Tourist Attractions in Pennsylvania for 2024 – Wyandotte Daily
Allegheny River
9 Most Inviting Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Bellefonte, Punxsutawney, Ridgway, Warren)
Bald Eagle State Park
‘Slice of heaven.’ A PA state park is at the heart of this Centre County borough –
Centre Daily Times
An aerial view of Howard on a summer afternoon – Centre Daily Times
Bendigo State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park programs for June – The Courier Express
Chapman State Park
Tackling Ticks in Warren County – Erie News Now
Cherry Springs State Park
Northern Lights: 20 Dark Sky Places In The U.S. For The Best Views – Forbes
Cook Forest State Park
French & Indian War Encampment Comes to Life at Cook Forest State Park – exploreJefferson
French & Indian War Encampment Comes to Life at Cook Forest State Park – GantNews.com
Elk State Forest
11 of the Most Charming Small Towns to Visit in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Ridgway, Bennezette)
Kinzua Bridge State Park programs for June – The Courier Express
Hyner Run State Park
Outdoor community calendar for week of June 11 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
HERYN kayaking and fishing program offering sessions July 24-25 at Hills Creek by Wellsboro – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Kinzua Bridge State Park
June events set for Kinzua Bridge State Park – The Bradford Era
Kinzua Bridge State Park programs for June – The Courier Express
Kinzua Bridge Skywalk to get facelift – The Clarion News
Little Pine State Park
Outdoor community calendar for week of June 11 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Parker Dam State Park
11 of the Most Charming Small Towns to Visit in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Ridgway, Bennezette)
Programs Planned at Parker Dam – GantNews.com
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark Skies
Northern Lights: 20 Dark Sky Places In The U.S. For The Best Views – Forbes
ON THE HUNT: Fly fishing streams in the Dark Skies region of Potter County – The Courier Express (By Ray Hunt, also a regular contributor to the PAWilds.com blog)
Elk Country
Elk Country Visitor Center June weekend programs – The Courier Express
How can you hunt elk in Pennsylvania? – Pocono Record
Ride into Summer event benefits Elk County Riders’ ‘Trail of Dreams’ – The Courier Express
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
11 of the Most Charming Small Towns to Visit in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Ridgway, Bennezette)
Happy Acres Resort an ‘outdoor lovers paradise’ – Williamsport Sun-Gazette