September 14 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
September 14, 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 media coverage, the PA Wilds Center was part of an interview from Spotlight PA about the new Pennsylvania Office of Outdoor Recreation and how it will benefit not just the PA Wilds but Pennsylvania as a whole.
Also in media coverage of our public lands, DCNR has announced the group that will be taking over operations at Denton Hill State Park, revitalizing it after nearly a decade. Unfortunately also in news from the public lands, a search is underway for a woman whose vehicle was found in Cook Forest State Park.
In the PA Wilds blog, Ray Hunt contributed his experience doing a volunteer cleanup on Medix Run. The PA Wilds blog also republished a road trip article from PA Route 6 Alliance, highlighting the many things to do along Route 6 in the PA Wilds region.
In the Center blogs, a Request for Proposals has been issued for the PA Wilds Center for an HR consultant. A new “Partner Opportunities” monthly roundup has also started on the Center blog. In the WCO blog, there is a reminder that Creative Maker applications are due by September 18 to be a part of the fall jury process.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDSBrewing in the PA Wilds: Logyard Brewing – Britt MaderaOutfitting the PA Wilds: Destination Marketing Organizations – Britt MaderaExplore PA Route 6 through the PA Wilds with these awesome stops – PA Route 6 AllianceWCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
WCO Member Spotlights
September Spotlight – PA Route 6 Alliance: Supporting a scenic heritage corridor
PA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry now has a direct line to state government – Spotlight PA
Pa.’s outdoor recreation industry has direct line to government – The Morning Call
Pennsylvania’s outdoor recreation industry now has a direct line to state government – Centre Daily Times
DCNR to pair with local group to revitalize Denton Hill – The Bradford EraJeep Invasion returns to Peanut Butter Festival – The Courier Express
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National ForestBest Fall Hikes In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas10 Incredible Places to Enjoy Pennsylvania Fall Foliage – Trekaroo BlogANF seeks Resource Advisory Council members – The Bradford EraLoleta Campground in forest will close Sunday – The Derrick
Allegheny RiverBest Fall Hikes In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlasARTinCC holding meeting on park – The Clarion News
Bald Eagle State ParkAn angler’s guide to Centre County – StateCollege.com
Cherry Springs State ParkDCNR to pair with local group to revitalize Denton Hill – The Bradford EraPa. DCNR to pair with local group to revitalize Denton Hill ski area in Potter County – Olean Times HeraldCauser, Owlett Express Optimism for Denton Hill’s Future – The Wellsville Sun
Colton Point State Park11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlasLeonard Harrison State Park is open, construction a success – Tioga Publishing13 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bellefonte listed)
Cook Forest State ParkEmergency personnel searching for woman in Cook Forest – The DerrickSearch Underway for Missing Woman in Cook Forest Area – exploreClarion.comEmergency personnel searching for woman in Cook Forest – The Clarion News
Denton Hill State ParkDCNR to pair with local group to revitalize Denton Hill – The Bradford EraPa. DCNR to pair with local group to revitalize Denton Hill ski area in Potter County – Olean Times HeraldCauser, Owlett Express Optimism for Denton Hill’s Future – The Wellsville Sun
Elk State Forest11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas
Kinzua Bridge State ParkKinzua Bridge sets September programs – Olean Times HeraldKinzua Bridge State Park Fall Festival is this weekend – The Courier ExpressKinzua Bridge Fall Festival returns for 24th year – The Bradford EraKinzua Bridge Fall Festival returns for 24th year – Olean Times HeraldKinzua Bridge Foundation gears up for 24th annual Fall Festival – The Kane Republican
Leonard Harrison State ParkSearching for PA’s Grand Canyon – The Rocket-Courier13 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bellefonte listed)
Parker Dam State ParkPrograms Planned at Parker Dam – GantNews.com
Susquehanna State ParkBuilding connections: Plan in motion to extend riverwalk to Elm, Susquehanna State parks – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Susquehannock State ForestState Forests closed to alcoholic beverages – Tioga Publishing
Tiadaghton State Forest11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas
Tioga State ForestBest Fall Hikes In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlasState Forests closed to alcoholic beverages – Tioga Publishing
West Branch of the Susquehanna River11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlasAn angler’s guide to Centre County – StateCollege.com
Landscapes and Journeys
Bucktail Scenic Byway11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas
Elk Country‘Elk Country After Dark’ events happening Sept. 20-21 – The Courier Express11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlasElk Country Visitor Center programs – The Courier ExpressRut season in elk country fast approaching – The Courier ExpressThe Most Unique Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Benezette listed)
Elk Scenic Drive
11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas
Scenic Route 611 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlasDCNR to pair with local group to revitalize Denton Hill – The Bradford EraCauser, Owlett Express Optimism for Denton Hill’s Future – The Wellsville Sun
PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Valley / Pine Creek Rail Trail11 Most Scenic Road Trips To Take In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlasBest Fall Hikes In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlasSearching for PA’s Grand Canyon – The Rocket-Courier13 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bellefonte listed)