August 23 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
August 23, 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-facing blog, we have TWO blog pieces this about the Wilds Are Working initiative: the Williamsport participants reflecting on their experience now that their month is over, and the introductions for the Saint Marys participants.
Also on the PA Wilds blog, check out an overview of the lodging establishments in the Elk Country landscape, as well as tips for what to check out when you’re traveling in that part of the PA Wilds region. Forest Fridays also put out a special blog about the fantastic volunteer response for the flooding in Tioga County.
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, read the heartfelt story of how Rich Horner decided to start making hand-turned pens.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
Here’s what remote workers had to say about their stay in Williamsport this July – Ellen Matis
PA Wilds Stays: Overnight accommodations in the Elk Country landscape of the Pennsylvania Wilds – Britt Madera
Four remote workers dive into Saint Marys’ Wilds Are Working: Remote Lifestyle Experience – Ellen Matis
Forest Fridays: The Incident Management Team response in Westfield, PA – Ryan Reed, Forest Fridays
WCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
WCO Member Spotlights
August spotlight – Cameron County Chamber of Commerce and Artisan Center: Supporting local businesses and showcasing artisans
PA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
A Survivor’s Story: Rich Horner’s Hand-Turned Pens
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
PA Wilds Conservation Shop in Marienville to host appreciation day, ribbon cutting – The Courier Express
St. Marys City Council gives warm welcome to ‘Wilds are Working’ visitors – The Courier Express
City applies for new grant as 120 connector project costs increase – The Daily Press (Includes photo of mayor with WAW participants)
ORR to Host National Leadership Forum on Rural Development Through Outdoor Recreation – The Daily by Outdoor Retailer
Forum Set for Rural Development through Outdoor Recreation – RVBusiness
Belly up to a World Record Bar and Order Some Unique Drinks: The Last Word – Erie News Now (Wilds Sonshine Factory)
Autumn Leaf Festival Steinholding Competition #PAGetaway – VISIT PA
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
Free orienteering program offered – The Bradford Era
DMAP permits available on 41 state game lands – The Courier Express
Forest Service offers free night sky program – The Derrick
Allegheny National Forest to Offer Free Night Sky Program – Erie News Now
Allegheny River
Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Attractions And Activities In Pennsylvania – OnlyInYourState
Have fishing rod, will travel, for unexpected rewards on new waters – The Citizens’ Voice
Bald Eagle State Park
Local experts pick best places in the region to see butterflies – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Have fishing rod, will travel, for unexpected rewards on new waters – The Citizens’ Voice
Bendigo State Park
Educational events planned at state parks – The Bradford Era
Weekend events set at area state parks – The Bradford Era
Cherry Springs State Park
Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Attractions And Activities In Pennsylvania – OnlyInYourState
PA Site Could Become Next Stargazing Mecca – LevittownNow.com
Clarion River
Improving Stream Habitats – Connect FM
September programs planned at Cook Forest – The Courier Express
Art Steffee’s Dream of Making a Difference for Foxburg – exploreClarion
Colton Point State Park
Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Attractions And Activities In Pennsylvania – OnlyInYourState
Cook Forest State Park
September programs planned at Cook Forest – The Courier Express
Elk State Park
Weekend events set at area state parks – The Bradford Era
Hills Creek State Park
9 Darling Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bradford listed)
Hyner Run State Park
In the Parks – The Express
Community Outdoors calendar for week of Aug. 19 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Educational events planned at state parks – The Bradford Era
Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Attractions And Activities In Pennsylvania – OnlyInYourState
Weekend events set at area state parks – The Bradford Era
2024 Miss McKean County chosen tonight – The Bradford Era (One of her favorite spots includes Kinzua Bridge!)
Leonard Harrison State Park
Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Attractions And Activities In Pennsylvania – OnlyInYourState
Little Pine State Park
Have fishing rod, will travel, for unexpected rewards on new waters – The Citizens’ Voice
In the Parks – The Express
Community Outdoors calendar for week of Aug. 19 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
PennDOT Provides Updates on Flood Damage Associated with Hurricane Debby in North Central PA – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Parker Dam State Park
Programs Planned at Parker Dam – GantNews.com
Programs at Parker Dam State Park, Aug. 23-25 – The Courier Express
Sizerville State Park
EMPORIUM: Programs on tap at Sizerville – The Bradford Era
Tiadaghton State Forest
Tiadaghton Trail Challenge: Waterville, PA – NorthcentralPA.com
Tioga State Forest
9 Darling Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bradford listed)
West Branch Susquehanna River
Gov Shapiro $51 million DOT MTF grants 66 projects – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark Skies
PA Site Could Become Next Stargazing Mecca – LevittownNow.com
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Attractions And Activities In Pennsylvania – OnlyInYourState
Gov Shapiro $51 million DOT MTF grants 66 projects – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Shapiro Administration Invests Over $51 Million in 66 Transportation Projects to Improve Safety, Mobility, and Grow Local Economies Across the Commonwealth – PennDOT Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Two Valley Projects on $50M PennDOT Investment List – Newsradio 1070 WKOK
Lycoming, Union Counties to receive infrastructure funding – NorthcentralPA.com
Tiadaghton Trail Challenge: Waterville, PA – NorthcentralPA.com
9 Darling Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bradford listed)
Scenic Route 6
Your Ultimate Guide To Fall Attractions And Activities In Pennsylvania – OnlyInYourState
MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPS
PA Wilds Conservation Shop in Marienville to host appreciation day, ribbon cutting – The Courier Express