August 4 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
August 4, 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.
Enjoy this week’s PA Wilds News Clips below. In the media coverage, some media outlets are already running the news about their local 2023 PA Wilds Champion Awards winners. The PA Wilds as a region is also getting some coverage nationwide, as the famous Eastern States 100 race goes through the area.
On the PA Wilds Center and PAWilds.com blogs, you can find the official 2023 PA Wilds Champion Awards and Dinner press release, complete with photos and info about the event and the winners. There is even a video photo slideshow (about 2.5 minutes) with great shots of the event.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDSBIRD LORE: Backyard birding – Bruce Buckle, Lycoming Audubon SocietyWCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
WCO Member Spotlights
July spotlight – From Construction to Woodturning: How Scott Gnan Found His Niche
August spotlight – New Trail Brewing Co : Inviting us to take new adventures
PA WILDS CENTERPA WILDS MARKETPLACE
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
PA Wilds holds annual Champion Awards in Punxsy – The Punxsutawney SpiritHighland Chocolates honored with PA Wilds Business of the Year Award – Tioga PublishingRunning 100 miles with Big Foot lurking – the Rotherham Advertiser
“But the hairy, human-like Sasquatch will be the least of Ben Hall’s problems when he embarks on an incredible 103-mile race through the Pennsylvania Wilds wilderness. Or Big Foot country, as it is known to some.”MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National ForestThe Allegheny National Forest Turns 100 in September – Times Observer
Save the date for ANF Centennial celebration – The Bradford Era‘The Goodest Boy’: Authorities capture an escaped inmate in Pennsylvania, thanks to a Labrador dog – Inquirer POPHyner View State Park10 Magical Pennsylvania Places to Visit – 93.3 WMMRANF to hold centennial event in September – Times Observer
Allegheny River‘Watershed Wednesdays’ return in Clarion County – The Courier Express
Chapman State ParkChapman State Park plans busy month for August programming – The Bradford Era
Cherry Springs State ParkThis Unique Pennsylvania VRBO Where You Can Stargaze During Your Stay – OnlyInYourStateCherry Springs to host 71st Woodsmen Show Friday through Sunday – The Bradford EraCherry Springs to host 71st Woodsman Show – Tioga Publishing71st Annual Woodsmen Show to host lumberjack favorites – NorthcentralPA.com
Clarion River‘Watershed Wednesdays’ return in Clarion County – The Courier Express
Colton Point State Park10 Magical Pennsylvania Places to Visit – 93.3 WMMR
Cook Forest State ParkDCNR Secretary Dunn Visits Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps ASL Inclusion Crew at Cook Forest State Park – exploreClarion.comSummer programs planned at Cook Forest State Park – The Courier ExpressUpcoming programs at Cook Forest State Park – The Courier Express
Elk State ParkKayak float happening at Elk State Park – The Courier ExpressHyner Run State Park10 Magical Pennsylvania Places to Visit – 93.3 WMMRUpcoming programs at Little Pine, Hyner Run – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Hyner View State Park10 Magical Pennsylvania Places to Visit – 93.3 WMMR
Kinzua Bridge State ParkUnraveling Disaster: Guseman Shines Light on Kinzua Bridge State Park’s Tornado History – The Kane RepublicanKinzua Half Marathon & 5k – The Daily PressBird program at Kinzua Bridge State Park – Olean Times HeraldPrograms at Kinzua Bridge State Park – The Courier Express
Leonard Harrison State Park10 Magical Pennsylvania Places to Visit – 93.3 WMMR
Little Pine State ParkRegistration open for introduction to fly fishing class at Lyman Run State Park – Williamsport Sun-GazetteEastern States 100: Route, live tracking & how to enter – RUN247
Free outdoor rec summer camp – The Express
Lyman Run State ParkRegistration open for introduction to fly fishing class at Lyman Run State Park – Williamsport Sun-GazettePre-registration open for fly fishing class at Lyman Run – The Bradford Era
Parker Dam State ParkPrograms Planned at Parker Dam – GantNews.comA summer picnic at Parker Dam with an outdoor adventurist – The Courier Express
Tiadaghton State ForestFree outdoor rec summer camp – The Express
Landscapes and Journeys
Elk CountryKECA holds Elk Calling Contest – The Daily PressElk Expo 2023 draws record amount of vendors, visitors to Benezette – The Courier Express
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon10 Magical Pennsylvania Places to Visit – 93.3 WMMR