August 30 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
August 30, 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, Ralph Scherder of Dark Skies Fly Fishing reflects on what fishing is really about. Lou Bernard recaps a historical haunted tour he gave in Lock Haven to his editor (me!) and a young lady who was visiting from Malaysia, highlighting some of the fascinating stories in Clinton County. Chris Firestone adds to the Forest Friday series, listing some of the botanical hidden treasures that can be found along the roadside when you keep your eyes open for them.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, a reminder that the Community Appreciation Day at the PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Marienville is underway right now.
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, it’s time to celebrate the beautiful fall foliage we have in the PA Wilds region! Did you know that Pennsylvania is scientifically one of the best places to see fall foliage, due to the wide variety of trees and length of our leaf peeping season?
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
What is fishing really about? – Ralph Scherder
A haunted tour of Lock Haven in the I-80 Frontier – Lou Bernard
Forest Fridays: Roadside treasures – Chris Firestone, 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 Conservation Shop in Marienville to host Community Appreciation Day, ribbon cutting on August 30 (Underway now!)
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
Why Pennsylvania’s fall foliage season is the most beautiful
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA (Almost all suggestions are within the PA Wilds region!)
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
Forest Service seeks input on tar sites cleanup – The Bradford Era
Road construction temporarily closes Longhouse Scenic Drive in Allegheny National Forest – Outdoor News
Commissioners hear how Invasive species buckthorn negatively impacts Allegheny National Forest – The Daily Press
‘Round the Square: To catch a raptor – The Bradford Era
How to Get to the Overlooks at Jakes Rocks in the Allegheny National Forest – Uncovering PA
Travel Off The Beaten Path To Try Mouthwatering Meals From DB’s Smokin’ BBQ In Pennsylvania – Only In Your State
10 Underrated Small Towns to Explore in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Ridgway and Tionesta listed)
5 Road Trips to Take From the Main Line Before Summer Ends – Main Line Today
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
Allegheny River
‘Round the Square: To catch a raptor – The Bradford Era
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Bald Eagle State Park
Susquehanna Greenway photo contest winners announced – The Daily Item
Fall festivals happening in Central Pennsylvania – WTAJ (Punkin’ Chunkin’!)
Cherry Springs State Park
Where can you see the Northern Lights? The best vacation spots – The Manual
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Clarion River
September programs planned at Cook Forest – The Courier Express
‘Round the Square: To catch a raptor – The Bradford Era
Clarion River Boating Program to Hold Guided Tour from Arroyo Bridge to Spring Creek – exploreClarion
Colton Point State Park
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
Cook Forest State Park
September programs planned at Cook Forest – The Courier Express
‘Round the Square: To catch a raptor – The Bradford Era
Travel Off The Beaten Path To Try Mouthwatering Meals From DB’s Smokin’ BBQ In Pennsylvania – Only In Your State
Clarion River Boating Program to Hold Guided Tour from Arroyo Bridge to Spring Creek – exploreClarion
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Elk State Park
‘Round the Square: To catch a raptor – The Bradford Era
Elk State Forest
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Hyner Run State Park
Community Outdoor calendar for week of August 27 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Kinzua Bridge State Park
The MJ2KB Trail Club’s membership grows, and new fundraising efforts support trail maintenance. – The Kane Republican
Kinzua Bridge State Park Labor Day weekend programs – The Kane Republican
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
Leonard Harrison State Park
Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
Little Pine State Park
Emergency Flood Repairs to Begin on Little Pine Creek Road in Lycoming County – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Most facilities at northcentral Pa. state park to remain closed for extended period – PennLive.com
PennDOT works on flood-damaged roads, continues major projects – NorthcentralPA.com
Community Outdoor calendar for week of August 27 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Little Pine State Park camping and fishing is open for Labor Day weekend – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Moshannon State Forest
Elk Viewing Destinations in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Parker Dam State Park
Programs at Parker Dam State park Aug. 29-Sept. 1 – The Courier Express
Labor Day Weekend Programs Planned at Parker Dam – GantNews.com
Sinnemahoning State Park
‘Round the Square: To catch a raptor – The Bradford Era
Elk Viewing Destinations in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Sizerville State Park
EMPORIUM: Birds and bats at Sizerville today – The Bradford Era
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark Skies
Where can you see the Northern Lights? The best vacation spots – The Manual
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Elk Country
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Elk Viewing Destinations in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Elk Scenic Drive
Elk Viewing Destinations in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
Two Pennsylvania counties awarded $2.2M to replace, improve bridges – Transportation Today
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
Scenic Route 6
Foliage-Packed Motorcycle Routes in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA