September 13 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
September 13, 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 variety of stories throughout the region. Lumber Heritage Region shared their experience of watching Van Wagner climb to the top of a tree in Jefferson County, with the goal of climbing the tallest tree in each county in PA. Ed Byers writes a sweet piece celebrating the arrival of September. In the Forest Fridays series, Ryan Reed talks about how birds look for native plants with high fat content to help them get through winter.
Don’t miss the written story and video by Donnie Rosie of Rosie Marketing! His video showcases the allure of the Allegheny National Forest and Surrounds landscape of the PA Wilds.
On the Wilds Cooperative of PA blog, WCO members are urged to participate in ‘Wildly Cooperative’ engagement sessions this fall.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, there is a recap of the Community Appreciation Day that was held at Marienville, including a ribbon cutting for the PA Wilds Conservation Shop in the former train depot and a celebration for the volunteers that renovated the building.
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, get cozy with a piece about artisans and products that will help you prepare for the fall season.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
A climb with Van Wagner in Jefferson County – Lumber Heritage Region
September in the PA Wilds – a new beginning – Ed Byers
The Allure of the Allegheny National Forest and the Surrounds – Donnie Rosie, Rosie Marketing
Forest Fridays: Chewing the fat – Ryan Reed
WCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
WCO members urged to participate in ‘Wildly Cooperative’ engagement sessions this fall
WCO Member Spotlights
September spotlight – Potter County Education Council: Working for a brighter tomorrow
PA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
How to Prepare for a Cozy Fall in the PA Wilds
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Economic benefits of TAJR highlighted – Times Observer
Trails at Jakes Rocks Honored as Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Growth of TAJR recognized during Trail of the Year event – Times Observer
Discover the Hidden Gem: Trails at Jakes Rocks Earns Top Honors as 2024 Trail of the Year! – MyChesCo
Trails at Jakes Rocks Dedicated as PA Trail of the Year – exploreJefferson
Trails at Jakes Rocks Dedicated as PA Trail of the Year – exploreClarion
Trails at Jakes Rocks Dedicated as PA Trail of the Year – GantNews.com
WARREN: Trails at Jakes Rocks dedicated as Trail of the Year – The Bradford Era
Program bringing remote workers to rural Pa. wraps up. – WITF
Two nearby, ‘underrated’ destinations – The Bradford Era
11 Picturesque Towns In Pennsylvania For A Weekend Retreat In 2024 – WorldAtlas (Bradford and Coudersport listed)
Kinzua Bridge State Park skywalk maintenance closures start in fall 2024. Check the dates. – Erie Times-News
Armstrong Trails celebrates ‘A Very Brady Tunnel Opening’ – The Courier Express (“The tunnel now serves as a key link along the extensive network of trails, offering hikers, bikers and outdoor enthusiasts a unique journey through history, furthering the development of the emerging Erie to Pittsburgh Trail (270 miles) and the PA Wilds Trail (214 miles).”)
WPSU Board Member Spotlight: Kate Kennedy – Penn State Outreach
Ridgway Businesses Collaborate on Harvest Daze Festival – GantNews.com
MENTIONING TA ENOS
Economic benefits of TAJR highlighted – Times Observer
PA Wilds towns mentioned:
11 Picturesque Towns In Pennsylvania For A Weekend Retreat In 2024 – WorldAtlas (Bradford and Coudersport listed)
9 Undiscovered Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
Economic benefits of TAJR highlighted – Times Observer
Trails at Jakes Rocks Honored as Pennsylvania’s 2024 Trail of the Year – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Growth of TAJR recognized during Trail of the Year event – Times Observer
Discover the Hidden Gem: Trails at Jakes Rocks Earns Top Honors as 2024 Trail of the Year! – MyChesCo
Trails at Jakes Rocks Dedicated as PA Trail of the Year – exploreJefferson
Trails at Jakes Rocks Dedicated as PA Trail of the Year – exploreClarion
Trails at Jakes Rocks Dedicated as PA Trail of the Year – GantNews.com
WARREN: Trails at Jakes Rocks dedicated as Trail of the Year – The Bradford Era
11 Picturesque Towns In Pennsylvania For A Weekend Retreat In 2024 – WorldAtlas (Bradford and Coudersport listed)
Warren County Visitors Bureau Releases New Leaf-Peeping Guide for Fall – Erie News Now
ANF artist-in-residence to offer free craft at Kinzua Beach – The Bradford Era
Allegheny River
Volunteers needed for 16th annual Allegheny River cleanup – The Bradford Era
Celebrating 16 years of keeping the Allegheny clean – The Bradford Era
Chapman State Park
Thunderstorms with pea-sized hail in Warren County Friday – PennLive.com
Cherry Springs State Park
11 Picturesque Towns In Pennsylvania For A Weekend Retreat In 2024 – WorldAtlas (Bradford and Coudersport listed)
Cherry Springs State Park to hold history hike – Tioga Publishing
Clarion River
Foliage programs set for state parks this weekend – The Bradford Era
Clarion Conservation District to Host River Clean-Ups in September – exploreClarion
Clarion Conservation District holding two river cleanup events – The Clarion News
Colton Point State Park
State parks announce upcoming programs – Tioga Publishing
Cook Forest State Park
Clarion Conservation District to Host River Clean-Ups in September – exploreClarion
Go Gravel: Riding the Backroads of Pennsylvania’s Secluded State Forests for September 2024 – Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Elk State Park
Foliage programs set for state parks this weekend – The Bradford Era
Hills Creek State Park
9 Undiscovered Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)
Hyner Run State Park
Community Outdoor calendar for week of Sept. 10 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Hyner View State Park
Community Outdoor calendar for week of Sept. 10 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Kinzua Bridge State Park skywalk maintenance closures start in fall 2024. Check the dates. – Erie Times-News
WESTLINE: Moon Dance coming up Sept. 21; benefits Kinzua Valley Trail Club – The Bradford Era
Skywalk project to impact fall foliage viewing at Kinzua Bridge State Park – The Courier Express
Foliage programs set for state parks this weekend – The Bradford Era
Leonard Harrison State Park
State parks announce upcoming programs – Tioga Publishing
Little Pine State Park
Flood repairs continue on Little Pine Creek Road; Little Pine Creek State Park reopens – NorthcentralPA.com
Emergency flood repairs continue in Lycoming County – FOX56
Flood Damage Repairs on Little Pine Creek Road, Park Welcomes Back Guests – West Palm Beach News
Community Outdoor calendar for week of Sept. 10 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette
Moshannon State Forest
Go Gravel: Riding the Backroads of Pennsylvania’s Secluded State Forests for September 2024 – Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine
Ole Bull State Park
In The Arena: Allegheny Native – Theodore Roosevelt Conservation Partnership (Angler who was interviewed said he spent much of his childhood fishing at Ole Bull)
Sinnemahoning State Park
Upcoming programs at Sinnemahoning State Park – The Bradford Era
Sinnemahoning State Park to continue September programs – Tioga Publishing
Susquehannock State Forest
11 Picturesque Towns In Pennsylvania For A Weekend Retreat In 2024 – WorldAtlas (Bradford and Coudersport listed)
Tioga State Forest
Hit the Road this Fall with Martz Trailways – DiscoverNEPA
9 Undiscovered Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)
Landscapes and Journeys
Elk Country
Wagon rides in elk country continue to draw in record crowds for rut season – The Courier Express
Could possible lack of fall foliage affect tourism or festivals in the area? – WJAC
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
Hit the Road this Fall with Martz Trailways – DiscoverNEPA
9 Undiscovered Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)
Letters to the Editor – Tioga Publishing (Coudersport resident thanks Galeton and Wellsboro Fire Departments for their help after falling at the PA Grand Canyon)