July 26 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
July 26, 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.
To everyone who came to the PA Wilds Champion Awards and Dinner in Bradford on Thursday, thank you for helping to celebrate the many incredible people, places, businesses, and organizations that make this region so special!
On the PA Wilds visit blog, Jim Hyland shares his story of learning to camp and his memories of camping and hiking in the PA Wilds. The lodging series continues with a look at places to stay in the Dark Skies landscape of the PA Wilds. Ralph Scherder, owner of Dark Skies Fly Fishing, shares tips on how to best photograph and release fish.
On the Wilds Cooperative blog, there are three total BIG IDEA Contest spotlights. Two finalists are featured: Woodland Biomass Innovations (Tioga County) and Brite-Liter (Lycoming County). The Penn West – Clarion SBDC was also featured as a sponsor of the BIG IDEA Contest.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, find more information about the Artisan Collaborative and how WCO artisans can apply. Also on the PA Wilds Center blog, the PA Wilds Center has issued an RFP for a Pennsylvania Wilds Artisan Collaborative Marketing Consultant.
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, the PA Wilds Marketplace is celebrating Christmas in July, offering new products, free shipping, and other sales on the marketplace from July 25 through July 27! Check it out at ShopThePAWilds.com!
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
Learning to camp, PA Wilds style – Jim Hyland
PA Wilds Stays: Overnight accommodations in the Dark Skies landscape of the Pennsylvania Wilds – Britt Madera
Tips for photographing and releasing fish – Ralph Scherder, Dark Skies Fly Fishing
WCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
BIG IDEA Contest Spotlights
The PennWest – Clarion SBDC generated big excitement for the BIG IDEA Contest
Woodland Biomass Innovations: Turning PA Wilds renewable resources into revenue
Brite-Liter: a handheld solution to increasing literacy
WCO Member Spotlights
July spotlight – Village Eatinghouse: Handcrafting flavorful, all natural and gluten free sauces
PA WILDS CENTER
PA Wilds Center issues RFP for Pennsylvania Wilds Artisan Collaborative Marketing Consultant
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
Christmas in July New Products and Deals on the PA Wilds Marketplace
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
PA Wilds Center launches Artisan Collective program for regional artists – NorthcentralPA.com
PA Wilds seeks artisans for new Collaborative – Tioga Publishing
St. Marys prepares to host The Wilds Are Working program families – The Courier Express
Trails and tourism: How outdoor recreation can bring a boom to Pa. river towns – NorthcentralPA.com
Beechwoods author releases book on the history of Benezette – The Courier Express
10 unique finds from the central PA 100 Mile Yard Sale – Centre Daily Times
Roambler platform offers guide to the Pennsylvania outdoors – NorthcentralPA.com
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
General Pennsylvania State Forests
A new plan for PA forests: new uses, more trails, continued logging – Chesapeake Bay Journal
Allegheny National Forest
America’s Most Beautiful National Forests, Ranked – MSN (ANF is ranked at #7 out of top 32 listed!)
Chop and Drop projects are happening across the state in wild trout waters. Here’s why – Tri-County Independent
42 Must-Ride Gravel Bike Trails in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
‘Round the Square: ‘Do 6’ – The Bradford Era
Chapman State Park
Commission to remove fishing restrictions at Chapman effective Jan. 1 – Times Observer
Cherry Springs State Park
Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing
Endless Mountain Music Festival starts this Friday – NorthcentralPA.com
5 Dazzling Stargazing Destinations within Driving Distance from Major U.S. Cities – People
Clarion River
Butler library to host event on Clarion River history – Butler Eagle
Clarion River Brewing Company is a microbrewery and so much more – The Clarion News
RVHS to host program on Great Depression – The Clarion News
Clear Creek State Forest
A section of Clear Creek State Forest is recognized as old-growth – The Allegheny Front
Hyner Run State Park
In the parks – The Express
Outdoor community calendar for week of July 23 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Kinzua Bridge State Park
TAMED continues to add mileage to local section of Knox and Kane Rail Trail – The Kane Republican
‘Round the Square: ‘Do 6’ – The Bradford Era
Little Pine State Park
In the parks – The Express
Outdoor community calendar for week of July 23 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Parker Dam State Park
Parker Dam Program Cancelled – GantNews.com
Programs Planned at Parker Dam – GantNews.com
Programs at Parker Dam State Park July 30 through Aug. 4 – The Courier Express
Sizerville State Park
EMPORIUM: Sizerville to hold educational programs this weekend – The Bradford Era
Susquehanna State Park
Trails and tourism: How outdoor recreation can bring a boom to Pa. river towns – NorthcentralPA.com
Susquehannock State Forest
5 Dazzling Stargazing Destinations within Driving Distance from Major U.S. Cities – People
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark Skies
5 Dazzling Stargazing Destinations within Driving Distance from Major U.S. Cities – People
Elk Country
KECA announces new CEO and president – The Daily Press
Keystone Elk Country Alliance Prepares for Elk Expo Weekend – Connect FM
CEC field trip to Elk Country Visitor Center – The Daily Press
Gauger named CEO and President of Elk Country Alliance – The Clarion News
2024 Elk Expo to feature, exhibits, seminars, contests and vendors – WTAJ
Elk Expo set for this weekend in Benezette – The Courier Express
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
42 Must-Ride Gravel Bike Trails in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
‘Round the Square: ‘Do 6’ – The Bradford Era
Scenic Route 6
‘Round the Square: ‘Do 6’ – The Bradford Era
MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPS
PA Wilds Center launches Artisan Collective program for regional artists – NorthcentralPA.com
PA Wilds seeks artisans for new Collaborative – Tioga Publishing
Roambler platform offers guide to the Pennsylvania outdoors – NorthcentralPA.com