September 22 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
September 22, 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.
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Enjoy this week’s PA Wilds News Clips below.
In media coverage of our public lands, locals and ski enthusiasts from around the country are excited that Denton Hill State Park is being revitalized after nearly a decade. Unfortunately also in news from the public lands, the body of a woman was found in Cook Forest State Park after a search.
In the PA Wilds blog, we published the full schedule of events for the Allegheny National Forest’s Centennial Celebration, as well as a call for organizations to include items for the centennial time capsule. (Ashley and Britt will be attending the event on Sunday at Twin Lakes, and the PA Wilds Center will put a signed copy of the Declaration of Principles in the time capsule.) The PA Wilds blog also used a Forest Fridays article to highlight some very timely fall foliage facts.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDSCelebrate the Allegheny National Forest’s Centennial on September 24, see full schedule of events – USDA Forest Service, Allegheny National ForestBrewing in the PA Wilds: Rosko’s Brew House – Britt MaderaOutfitting the PA Wilds: Roambler – Britt MaderaForest Fridays: Fall foliage facts – Ryan Reed, Forest FridaysWCO
WCO Member Spotlights
September spotlight – PA Route 6 Alliance: Supporting a scenic heritage corridorPA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Remote workers give feedback on Warren – Times ObserverPa.’s outdoor recreation industry has direct line to government – The Morning CallDenton Hill New Owners — Snowjournal 2.0 – NELSAP Forum (Direct shoutout from PA State Parks Director John Hallas about how outdoor rec is vital to rural economies like the PA Wilds.)Abandoned Pennsylvania Ski Area Set To Reopen – Unofficial NetworksTrying to make most of Penn’s Woods – The Citizens’ VoiceMake the most of Penn’s Woods – The Bradford EraBusiness bootcamp winners announced – Centre County GazetteScience festival coming to Wellsboro – Williamsport Sun-Gazette (Pennsylvania Wilds Astronomy Club)A struggling hospital in rural Pennsylvania turns to Gofundme in its fight for survival – Philadelphia Inquirer (Bucktail Medical center, South Renovo, Clinton County)
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National ForestANF plans centennial time capsule – Times ObserverItems sought for Allegheny National Forest time capsule – The DerrickPublic Invited to Participate in Centennial Time Capsule – exploreClarion.comANF sets Centennial Celebration Sept. 24 – Times ObserverANF kicks off 100-year celebration at Twin Lakes on Sept. 24 – The Bradford EraAllegheny National Forest Centennial Celebration to be held at Twin Lakes – The Courier ExpressAllegheny National Forest seeking Resource Advisory Council members – Times ObserverConservancy adds 109 acres to State Game Land 197 – Times ObserverOil Region Astronomical Society to hold public night – The DerrickNew road work set in Forest County – The DerrickPublic Lands Month: Event celebrates America’s good idea – Herald-Standard (Although article based in Greene County, photos from Clear Creek/Clarion River/ANF)Sweater Weather: Check Out These Spots For Vibrant Fall Foliage – Pittsburgh Magazine
Allegheny RiverPlan to be unveiled for Foxburg park – The Courier Express5 Best Fall Fishing Spots & Tips in Pennsylvania – PhillyBite Magazine‘Magic Zone’ is wonderful time for anglers – Indiana GazettePGC confirms three dead eagles along Allegheny River – Times Observer6 Best Drift-Boat Fishing Trips in the Northeast – Wide Open Spaces
Bald Eagle State ParkCouple explores by bike – Huntingdon Daily NewsAn angler’s guide to Centre County – StateCollege.comHVAB receives $70000 grant for Ironman – Centre County Gazette
Bendigo State ParkDCNR Announces New Park Manager for the Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex – Pennsylvania Pressroom (Welcome Alan Johnson, who oversees Bendigo State Park, Elk State Park, and Kinzua Bridge State Park!)About People – New Park Manager – The DerrickBlack Moshannon State Park
Cherry Springs State ParkPa. ski resort in ‘God’s Country’ will reopen for the first time in a decade – The Philadelphia Inquirer
Look up at the stars, Outdoorsy Newsletter – Philadelphia InquirerCherry Springs to hold free programs this weekend – NorthcentralPA.comSaturday night with the stars at Cherry Springs State Park – The Bradford EraDenton Go optimistic for future of Denton Hill State Park – The Bradford Era
Clarion RiverMan Accused of Hopping in River, Swimming Away From Authorities After Wrecking Truck in Cook Forest – exploreClarion.comClarion River Brewing Company to Host First Annual Steinholding Championship During ALF – GantNews.comPublic Lands Month: Event celebrates America’s good idea – Herald-Standard (Although article based in Greene County, photos from Clear Creek/Clarion River/ANF)Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 23 – US Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District (Photo of Clarion River Lake)
Clear Creek State ParkMONDAY MEETING: Get to know Molly McNutt – The Courier Express (Director of Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, says she’s fortunate to live near Cook Forest/Clear Creek)Look up at the stars, Outdoorsy Newsletter – Philadelphia InquirerPublic Lands Month: Event celebrates America’s good idea – Herald-Standard (Although article based in Greene County, photos from Clear Creek/Clarion River/ANF)
Cook Forest State ParkBody of missing woman found in Cook Forest – The DerrickEXPLORECLARION: BREAKING NEWS: Missing Clarion Woman Found Dead After Lengthy Search in Cook Forest – GantNews.comBody of missing Clarion woman found – The Clarion NewsMan Accused of Hopping in River, Swimming Away From Authorities After Wrecking Truck in Cook Forest – exploreClarion.comMONDAY MEETING: Get to know Molly McNutt – The Courier Express (Director of Jefferson County Area Agency on Aging, says she’s fortunate to live near Cook Forest/Clear Creek)‘Writers in the Woods’ workshops to be held at Cook Forest State Park Sept. 30 – The Courier Express
Denton Hill State ParkPa. ski resort in ‘God’s Country’ will reopen for the first time in a decade – The Philadelphia InquirerDenton Hill New Owners — Snowjournal 2.0 – NELSAP ForumDenton Go optimistic for future of Denton Hill State Park – The Bradford EraAbandoned Pennsylvania Ski Area Set To Reopen – Unofficial NetworksElk State ParkDCNR Announces New Park Manager for the Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex – Pennsylvania Pressroom (Welcome Alan Johnson, who oversees Bendigo State Park, Elk State Park, and Kinzua Bridge State Park!)About People – New Park Manager – The Derrick
Kinzua Bridge State ParkDCNR Announces New Park Manager for the Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex – Pennsylvania Pressroom (Welcome Alan Johnson, who oversees Bendigo State Park, Elk State Park, and Kinzua Bridge State Park!)About People – New Park Manager – The DerrickHarvesting success through togetherness: Kinzua Bridge State Park’s Fall Festival – The Kane RepublicanPercy: An equine therapy addition to the Fall Festival – The Kane RepublicanPreserving nature’s beauty: The MJ2KB Trail Club’s Leave No Trace initiative – The Kane RepublicanSweater Weather: Check Out These Spots For Vibrant Fall Foliage – Pittsburgh Magazine
Moshannon State ForestTHROWBACK THURSDAY: Shawville Tree Farm Recognized in 1974 – GantNews.com
Susquehanna State ParkRiverwalk expansion a cause for joy – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark SkiesLook up at the stars, Outdoorsy Newsletter – Philadelphia Inquirer
Elk CountryTime to head north for some elk viewing – Altoona Mirror
Pine Creek Rail Trail
Scenic Route 6Pa. ski resort in ‘God’s Country’ will reopen for the first time in a decade – The Philadelphia Inquirer