July 28 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
July 28, 2023 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.
Wow, what an incredible night at the 2023 PA Wilds Champion Awards and Dinner! Thank you to everyone who helped celebrate the winners last night. Be on the lookout for the dinner’s full press release early next week.
On the PA Wilds Center’s blog, you can find more info about the Wilds Are Working participants in Emporium and the ways that the program has been introducing them to fantastic places around Cameron County and the PA Wilds. On the ShopThePAWilds.com blog, there is an introduction to one of the newest sellers on the PA Wilds Marketplace, Deep Green Journey.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDSBrewing in the PA Wilds: Mechanistic Brewing Company – Britt MaderaOutfitting the PA Wilds: Pale Whale Canoe Fleet – Britt MaderaThe Truth About Snakes – Aura Stauffer, Forest FridaysWCOMember & Partner Press ReleasesWCO Member SpotlightsJuly spotlight – From Construction to Woodturning: How Scott Gnan Found His Niche
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IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
New accessibility project underway in PA Wilds – The Bradford EraCharity Checkout for Conservation raises funds for PA Wilds state parks, forests – The Courier ExpressLH JAMS looks for another record turn out for 8th annual festival – Lock Haven Express (PA Wilds Center is a bronze-level sponsor of this event)Brookville Trail Hub applys for feasibility study grant – The Courier Express “What we want to do is be a part of the continuous loop, the Pennsylvania Wilds Loops, it will be a 220-mile loop through the area.”
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Allegheny National ForestAllegheny National Forest offices to be closed this Thursday – Times ObserverForest Offices closed Thursday – The Bradford EraForest offices closed Thursday – The DerrickAllegheny National Forest reps visit Ridgway farmers market – The Ridgway RecordTrails at Jakes Rocks draft decision on Class 1 E-Bikes – The Bradford Era
Chapman State Park
Chapman Lake: Remote Beach In Clarendon, Pennsylvania – OnlyInYourStateCherry Springs State Park
Finding a Hidden Gem in Big Sky Country – Fox 11 Tri Cities Fox 41 Yakima
Full weekend of free fun at Cherry Springs – The Bradford Era
Trail system is true success story: Susquehannock Trail Club News – Tioga Publishing
Cherry Springs State Park offering free programs – WETM
Clarion RiverLazy day on the river – Clarion News
Pennsylvania Great Outdoors: Clear Creek State Park – exploreClarion.comOpening day of Riverfest music gathering well received – The Ridgway Record‘Watershed Wednesdays’ return in Clarion County – The Courier Express
Clear Creek State Park/ForestPennsylvania Great Outdoors: Clear Creek State Park – exploreClarion.comElk State Park
Elk State Park to host free kayak float – The Bradford Era
Kinzua Bridge State ParkResilience and reverence: The Kinzua Bridge, Park, and MJ2KB Trail’s historic journey – The Kane RepublicanFrom Destruction to Triumph: Commemorating 20 Years Since the Kinzua Bridge Tornado – The Kane RepublicanKinzua Bridge Foundation celebrates 30th anniversary – The Daily PressTrail of the Year & Kinzua Bridge anniversaries celebration – The Kane RepublicanKBSP to host Birding from the Bridge – The Bradford EraLewis Run VFD hosts ‘Dam Good Time’ Motorcycle Run Saturday – The Bradford EraGrowing Up WILD Educator Workshop to he held at KBSP – The Bradford Era
Parker Dam State ParkInterpretive Programs at Parker Dam State Park – The Courier ExpressPrograms Planned at Parker Dam – GantNews.com
Ole Bull State ParkTrail system is true success story: Susquehannock Trail Club News – Tioga Publishing
Susquehannock State ForestTrail system is true success story: Susquehannock Trail Club News – Tioga Publishing
Tioga State ForestPCHPG concerned about proposed well-pad placement – Tioga Publishing
Elk CountryElk Expo moving to late July in favor of archery tag winners – The Courier Express
Scenic Route 6
MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPSNew accessibility project underway in PA Wilds – The Bradford Era
Charity Checkout for Conservation raises funds for PA Wilds state parks, forests – The Courier Express