September 6 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
September 6, 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, you’ll find a piece about why Pennsylvania’s fall foliage season is truly the best… and tips for where and how to enjoy your leaf peeping adventures. The “A Watershed Moment” series continues with a poem and photo about the beauty of flowers. Jim Hyland wrote a blog about the history of Smokey Bear and his effect on stewardship efforts.
Organizations, businesses, and communities can find resources and opportunities on this month’s Partner Opportunities blog on the PA Wilds Center website. Regionally focused and time sensitive grant opportunities, technical assistance programs and professional development workshops are examples of the types of resources and opportunities that are included in this monthly blog.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
Why Pennsylvania’s fall foliage season is the most beautiful – Britt Madera
A Watershed Moment: Among the Flowers – poem by Laurie Barrett, photo by Greg Clary as part a blog series with The Watershed Journal
Smokey Bear turned 80 years old! – Jim Hyland
WCO
WCO Member Spotlights
September spotlight – Potter County Education Council: Working for a brighter tomorrow
PA WILDS CENTER
September 2024 PA Wilds Partner Opportunities
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
Why Pennsylvania’s fall foliage season is the most beautiful
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Program bringing remote workers to rural Pa. wraps up. St. Marys participants share feedback – WPSU Radio
25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations – CNN
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
Frost advisory affecting Pa. Wilds Tuesday – PennLive.com
Thunderstorms with marble-sized hail in Pa. Wilds Wednesday – PennLive.com
Ronald Zampogna Obituary (2024) – Legacy.com (After retiring in 1998, Ron’s family persuaded him to start a winery. In 2000, Flickerwood Wine Cellars was born in Wetmore Township, Kane. The winery quickly gained acclaim, winning multiple awards, including the PA Wilds Business of the Year. Ron’s legacy continues as three of his children now run the winery.)
PA Wilds towns mentioned:
10 Whimsical Towns to Visit in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Bellefonte)
9 Coziest Pennsylvania Towns to Visit in 2024 – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bellefonte listed)
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
Insect-Related Travel Experiences Are Trending And Here Are The Best Places To Do It – MSN
Will the lightning bug show go on? – The Times-Tribune
The 13 Best Places for Leaf Peeping in United States in 2024 – Matador Network
Where to See the Best Fall Colors in Pennsylvania, Delaware and New Jersey – 93.3 WMMR
Allegheny River
Shapiro Administration Announces ‘Recovery in Nature’ Initiative at Middle Allegheny River Water Trail And Other Parks Statewide – exploreClarion
Bald Eagle State Park
Punkin’ Chunkin’ Fall Festival 2024 in State College, PA – StateCollege.com
In the Parks – The Express
Bendigo State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex programming for September – The Kane Republican
Cherry Springs State Park
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Potter and Tioga counties Thursday – PennLive.com
25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations – CNN
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
25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations – CNN
Writer’s workshops coming to Cook Forest – The Clarion News
Denton Hill State Park
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Potter and Tioga counties Thursday – PennLive.com
Denton Go to the rescue; partners revitalizing state park save Coudersport couple’s wedding – The Bradford Era
Elk State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex programming for September – The Kane Republican
Hyner Run State Park
Community Outdoor calendar for week of Sept. 3 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
In the Parks – The Express
Kettle Creek State Park
Renovo Library hosts Kettle Creek State Park Naturalist – The Express
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park Complex programming for September – The Kane Republican
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations – CNN
The 13 Best Places for Leaf Peeping in United States in 2024 – Matador Network
Programs planned for weekend at Kinzua Bridge – The Bradford Era
Leonard Harrison State Park
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Potter and Tioga counties Thursday – PennLive.com
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
9 Coziest Pennsylvania Towns to Visit in 2024 – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bellefonte listed)
Little Pine State Park
Anticipate pea-sized hail with thunderstorms to hit Northern Lycoming Thursday – PennLive.com
Emergency Flood Repairs Continue on Little Pine Creek Road in Lycoming County – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Construction this week in north central Pa. – NorthcentralPA.com
Community Outdoor calendar for week of Sept. 3 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Federal disaster dollars sought for hardest hit flood communities in Lycoming and nearby counties – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Lyman Run State Park
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail to hit Potter and Tioga counties Thursday – PennLive.com
Parker Dam State Park
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Elk and Clearfield counties Saturday midday – PennLive.com
S.B. Elliott State Park
Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Elk and Clearfield counties Saturday midday – PennLive.com
Sinnemahoning State Park
AUSTIN: Weekend events at Sinnemahoning – The Bradford Era
Sizerville State Park
EMPORIUM: Fall Foliage Frolic at Sizerville – The Bradford Era
Tioga State Forest
This Easy Overlook Trail Is the Best Way to See Pennsylvania’s Fall Foliage – Only In Your State (Barbour Rock Trail)
Rescheduled forestry tour is Sept. 21 – Tioga Publishing
Dark Skies
25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations – CNN
Landscapes and Journeys
Elk Country
Activity begins heating up in elk country – The Courier Express
Webcam lets you watch Pa. elk from the comfort of your couch – PennLive.com
When and where can you see elk in Pennsylvania? – Erie Times-News
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
Amazing Places to View Fall Foliage in PA – VISIT PA
In the Parks – The Express
25 of the USA’s most underrated destinations – CNN
This Easy Overlook Trail Is the Best Way to See Pennsylvania’s Fall Foliage – Only In Your State (Barbour Rock Trail)
9 Coziest Pennsylvania Towns to Visit in 2024 – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Bellefonte listed)