August 11 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
August 11, 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 PA Wilds Center news mentions, there is a lot of continuing coverage about the PA Wilds Dinner and the 2023 PA Wilds Champions. Many media outlets throughout the region continue to highlight the winners in their specific area.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, you’ll find the write-up on the recent welcome party for the Wilds Are Working participants in Warren. There are also two Requests for Proposals, one for an event photographer for the Media Lab grand opening and another for a signage maker for the Media Lab. On the PA Wilds visitor-facing blog, writer Kalie Schmader highlighted some of the high clips
high-performance and energy-efficient buildings in the PA Wilds and why these buildings improve the visitor experience.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDSHigh performance buildings in the PA Wilds – Kalie SchmaderBrewing in the PA Wilds: New Trail Brewing Company – Britt MaderaAllegheny National Forest Centennial Celebration planned for September 24 at Twin Lakes – USDA Forest ServiceOutfitting the PA Wilds: Rich Port Adventure Company – Britt MaderaWCO
WCO Member Spotlights
August spotlight – New Trail Brewing Co : Inviting us to take new adventuresPA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
PA Wilds Champions receive awards at July 27 dinner – The Bradford EraCook Forest Multi-Sensory Trail receives PA Wilds ‘Great Place’ Award – The Courier ExpressHighland Chocolates honored with PA Wilds Business of the Year Award – Tioga Publishing2023 PA Wilds Champions Receive Awards at July 27 Dinner – GantNews.comPA Wilds Champions from Tri-County area receive awards at annual dinner – The Courier ExpressReception held to welcome remote workers to Warren – Times ObserverThese 3 Regions Have the Most Rugged Terrain in America’s Northeast – Lancaster FarmingArea author publishes book on war heroes in the Pennsylvania Wilds – The Courier Express
MENTIONING TA ENOS
PA Wilds Champions receive awards at July 27 dinner – The Bradford Era2023 PA Wilds Champions Receive Awards at July 27 Dinner – GantNews.comReception held to welcome remote workers to Warren – Times ObserverMENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National ForestThese 3 Regions Have the Most Rugged Terrain in America’s Northeast – Lancaster FarmingLegislators calling for NPS unit status for NCT – Times Observer (North Country Trail potentially could have National Park Service status)Allegheny National Forest 100th Anniversary Celebration set for Sept. 24 – The Courier ExpressPennsylvania Outdoor Corps works on Laurel Mill Ski Trail – The Ridgway RecordForest presentation scheduled – The DerrickDMAP permits available on state game lands this year – Clearfield Progress
Allegheny RiverKeep your body wet, your phone dry, and your skin unburned with this tubing guide – Pittsburgh City Paper
Bald Eagle State ForestEnjoy the wonders of the night sky in Pennsylvania – NorthcentralPA.com
Cherry Springs State ParkEnjoy the wonders of the night sky in Pennsylvania – NorthcentralPA.com
7 US parks where you can get stunning nightsky views – Popular ScienceCherry Springs State Park weekend programs – The Bradford EraPerseid meteor shower 2023: Best time to see in Philadelphia – Philadelphia InquirerExperience History: State Parks – Butler EaglePotter-Tioga region to hold free outdoor programs this weekend – NorthcentralPA.com
Clarion RiverPrograms at Cook Forest State Park Aug. 18-26 – The Courier ExpressKeep your body wet, your phone dry, and your skin unburned with this tubing guide – Pittsburgh City Paper
Cook Forest State ParkPrograms at Cook Forest State Park Aug. 18-26 – The Courier ExpressCook Forest Multi-Sensory Trail receives PA Wilds ‘Great Place’ Award – The Courier ExpressSummer programs planned at Cook Forest State Park – The Courier ExpressPA Outdoors Corps ASL Crew improves Seneca Trail in Cook Forest – The Courier Express
Kettle Creek State Park
Kinzua Bridge State ParkThese 3 Regions Have the Most Rugged Terrain in America’s Northeast – Lancaster FarmingKinzua Bridge State Park programs set – The Bradford EraKinzua events scheduled – The DerrickMoon Dance set to benefit Kinzua Valley Trail Club – The Bradford Era
Little Pine State ParkFly Fishing at Little Pine – The ExpressWalk, hike, ride: Central Pa’s trails are expanding – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Lyman Run State ParkWalk, hike, ride: Central Pa’s trails are expanding – Williamsport Sun-GazetteIntro to fly fishing class offered this week – NorthcentralPA.com
Parker Dam State ParkInterpretive Programs at Parker Dam State Park – The Courier ExpressPrograms Planned at Parker Dam – GantNews.com
Sproul State ForestEnjoy the wonders of the night sky in Pennsylvania – NorthcentralPA.com
Susquehannock State ForestEnjoy the wonders of the night sky in Pennsylvania – NorthcentralPA.com
Tiadaghton State ForestEnjoy the wonders of the night sky in Pennsylvania – NorthcentralPA.com
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark SkiesEnjoy the wonders of the night sky in Pennsylvania – NorthcentralPA.com
7 US parks where you can get stunning nightsky views – Popular SciencePerseid meteor shower 2023: Best time to see in Philadelphia – Philadelphia Inquirer
Elk CountryKECA recognizes first Grand Slam photo contest winner – The Daily PressElk Country Visitor Center August weekend programs – The Courier Express