September 27 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
September 27, 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, Lou Bernard talks about silver that was lost in the PA Wilds and says he hasn’t found buried treasure… yet. Lou also will begin his annual “Ghosts of the PA Wilds” series each Thursday in October.
Also on the PA Wilds blog, Tia DeShong shares a beautiful metaphor about migrating monarch butterflies and the joy of raising kids in the PA Wilds.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, you are invited to attend the “Second Look” event to celebrate the new colorblind viewfinders and renovated PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park on October 10. The PA Wilds Center also shares how staff celebrated PA Trails Month at a few trails-related events, such as the Western PA Trails and Greenways Summit and the official dedication of the Trails at Jakes Rocks as the PA Trail of the Year.
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, be sure to check out the new sellers on the shop. Megan also highlights Biscuit Authority, a new vendor on the PA Wilds Marketplace that sell farm-to-pet high quality dog treats.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
Silver in the Pennsylvania Wilds – Lou Bernard
Wilds Child: Late summer migratory paths at Parker Dam State Park – Tia DeShong
Coming Soon: 2024 Ghosts of the PA Wilds – Lou Bernard (A new haunted history story each Thursday in October)
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 Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park to hold ‘Second Look’ event
PA Wilds Center celebrates PA Trails Month at region’s events
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
New Sellers Launch on the PA Wilds Marketplace This September 2024
Farm-To-Pet High Quality Dog Treats Made in the PA Wilds
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Writer intrigued by the call of the PA Wilds: Backwoods Extreme by David Orlowski – Tioga Publishing
8th Annual Trail Fest Celebrates Trails at Jakes Rocks in Warren County – Erie News Now
9 of the Best Hard Cideries in Pennsylvania – Uncovering PA (Mad Macintosh Cider at Titan Hollow, Bellefonte)
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
8th Annual Trail Fest Celebrates Trails at Jakes Rocks in Warren County – Erie News Now
Additional Forest Roads Will Open for 2024-25 Hunting Seasons – exploreClarion
Allegheny Forest roads to open for hunting season – The Derrick
Allegheny National Forest opening roads for hunting season – The Bradford Era
Fall foliage destinations: 100 locations including the Adirondacks to see peak colors – Democrat and Chronicle (#42)
Insta vistas: Where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage – Keystone Newsroom
National Public Lands Day event Saturday – The Bradford Era
Fall color showing ‘unexpectedly slow progress’ in West Virginia and beyond – WBOY.com
Outdoor safety day to be held at Allegheny National Forest – The Derrick
Get to Know… The Allegheny Group – Sierra Club
Allegheny River
Our opinion: New fall fest a good addition – Times Observer
Get to Know… The Allegheny Group – Sierra Club
Bald Eagle State Park
National Hunting and Fishing Day activities planned at Bald Eagle State Park – lockhaven.com
Dirt bike group presents vision for Sugar Run – Altoona Mirror
Black Moshannon State Park
My Top 5 Favorites From Summer 2024 – Her Campus
Chapman State Park
WCVB details promotion efforts at meeting – Times Observer (PA Fish and Boat Commission’s fishing tackle loaner program)
National Public Lands Day event Saturday – The Bradford Era
Cherry Springs State Park
Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing
Clarion River
Autumn Leaf Festival Schedule of Events – The Courier Express
Cook Forest State Park
Friends of Cook Forest to Host 4th Annual Spooky Nights – exploreClarion
Cook Forest State Park programs in October – The Courier Express
Cornplanter State Forest
Shapiro Administration Makes Foliage Experts Available, Offering Foliage Tips for Residents and Travelers – Pennsylvania Pressroom
State of PA Foliage Experts Available, Offering Foliage Tips for Residents and Travelers – BCTV.org
Pennsylvania offering new resources to enjoy fall foliage – AOL.com
Elk State Forest
Insta vistas: Where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage – Keystone Newsroom
Kinzua Bridge State Park
Kinzua Bridge plans Fall Festival this weekend – Tioga Publishing
Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing
Insta vistas: Where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage – Keystone Newsroom
See it while you can: This Pa. destination for fall foliage is closing for repairs – Lehigh Valley Live
Massive turnout for Kinzua Bridge Foundation’s Fall Festival – The Kane Republican
MOUNT JEWETT: Fall Festival a big draw – The Bradford Era
All aboard! Scott Morgan’s interactive train displays attract visitors at Fall Festival – The Kane Republican
Leonard Harrison State Park
Insta vistas: Where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage – Keystone Newsroom
Little Pine State Park
Little Pine Creek Road tentatively scheduled to re-open this week – NorthcentralPA.com
Emergency Flood Repairs Continue on Little Pine Creek Road in Lycoming County – Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Lyman Run State Park
Lyman Run to offer Walk in Penn’s Woods – Tioga Publishing
Sinnemahoning State Park
Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing
Sproul State Forest
Gated roads opened for deer season in Sproul State Forest – lockhaven.com
Tioga State Forest
Insta vistas: Where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage – Keystone Newsroom
The 2-Mile Hiking Trail in Pennsylvania That Is a Fall Foliage Wonderland – OnlyInYourState
Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing
Shapiro Administration Makes Foliage Experts Available, Offering Foliage Tips for Residents and Travelers – Pennsylvania Pressroom
State of PA Foliage Experts Available, Offering Foliage Tips for Residents and Travelers – BCTV.org
Pennsylvania offering new resources to enjoy fall foliage – AOL.com
West Branch Susquehanna River
Clearfield County municipalities move closer to creating whitewater recreation parks – WVIA
Landscapes and Journeys
Elk Country
Writer intrigued by the call of the PA Wilds: Backwoods Extreme by David Orlowski – Tioga Publishing
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
Insta vistas: Where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage – Keystone Newsroom
Olean Times Herald Events: Ride/Walk With the Jersey Shore YMCA – Olean Times Herald
Easy street: Tioga Wilds e-bike rentals opens in Ansonia – Tioga Publishing
Scenic Route 6
Insta vistas: Where to find Pennsylvania’s most Instagrammable fall foliage – Keystone Newsroom