October 20 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
October 20, 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.
Much of the media coverage for PA Wilds this past week has been about Governor Josh Shapiro visiting Kinzua Bridge State Park and announcing nearly $600,000 in investments in the Kinzua/Mount Jewett area, including $300,000 from DCNR to the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship to continue our work to promote regional outdoor recreation, public lands, and conservation.
In the PA Wilds Marketplace and Wilds Cooperative blogs, there are also new blog posts reminding readers about the upcoming Makers Market, which will be hosted online at ShopThePAWilds.com on November 4. New deals and new products will be offered from sellers throughout the region, just in time for holiday shopping.
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PA WILDSGhosts of the PA Wilds: Dark skies and headless ghosts – Lou BernardClass 1 e-bikes now allowed on Trails at Jakes Rocks – USDA Forest Service, Allegheny National ForestFossil Fri-YAY! – The Brachiopod – Jamie Withers, Forest FridaysWCO
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MENTIONING PA WILDS
Governor, First Lady visit Kinzua Bridge – The Bradford Era (Specifically mentions Ta and her son Cole!)
Governor Shapiro and First Lady Shapiro Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, Announce Investments in Local Recreation and Conservation Projects in Pennsylvania Wilds – PA.Gov
Governor Shapiro And First Lady Shapiro Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, Announce Investments In Local Recreation And Conservation Projects In Pennsylvania Wilds – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Governor Shapiro announces $600,000 investment in Pennsylvania Wilds Conservation and Recreation – The Kane Republican
Governor Josh Shapiro visits the PA Wilds – The Kane Republican
Pa. governor, first lady visit Kinzua Bridge State Park – Olean Times Herald
Shapiro, state officials visit Kinzua Bridge State Park – The Latrobe Bulletin
Pennsylvania Wilds receives grants for outdoor projects – WITF
Recreation areas in PA Wilds to see upgrades from $600K grant series – NorthcentralPA.com
Kinzua Bridge State Park, PA Wilds receiving funds in $600K state investment – WTAJ
Watch: Gov. Shapiro, First Lady visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, announce investments in PA Wilds – YourErie.com
DCNR grants nearly $600000 to outdoor recreation and conservation in the PA Wilds – WPSU
Gov. Shapiro, First Lady visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, announce investments in PA Wilds – YouTube
Governor Shapiro, First Lady Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, Announce Investments in Local Recreation and Conservation Projects in Pennsylvania Wilds – exploreClarion.com
Governor Shapiro visits Kinzua Bridge State Park to highlight state investments in the Pennsylvania Wilds – The Kane Republican
Shapiro coming to Kinzua Bridge Thursday – The Bradford Era
Governor, First Lady Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, Announce Investments in Local Recreation and Conservation Projects – PennWatch.orgEDA grant to support growth plans for PA Wilds Center – Tioga Publishing
Remote work experts share insights – The Corry Journal
9 Quaintest Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro mentioned as being part of the PA Wilds)
Maryland Air National Guard: Low-flying jet training over region still in works – Olean Times Herald
State Senate can help rescue rural Pennsylvania: Opinion column by Paul W. Heimel – Tioga Publishing
Weedville native authors book on history of Pennsylvania’s elk herd – The Courier Express
Justin Jerrell Obituary (1988 – 2023) – The Courier Express (Mentions Justin as being a lover of the PA Wilds)
MENTIONING TA ENOS
Governor, First Lady visit Kinzua Bridge – The Bradford Era (Specifically mentions Ta and her son Cole!)
Governor Shapiro announces $600,000 investment in Pennsylvania Wilds Conservation and Recreation – The Kane Republican
Shapiro coming to Kinzua Bridge Thursday – The Bradford Era
EDA grant to support growth plans for PA Wilds Center – Tioga PublishingMENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National ForestLibrary to be recognized twice in annual WCCBI awards – Times Observer7 of the Best Places to See Fall Leaves in Erie and Beyond – Macaroni KID EriePa. Route 6 Alliance presents “Do 6” awards – The Bradford EraDzemyan announced as second speaker at KQDC kickoff – The Bradford EraDecision signed for e-bike use on trails at Jakes Rocks – The Bradford EraDoes PA have 3 of the best routes in the US to see fall foliage? This survey says yes – Centre Daily TimesForest County receives nearly $1 million in funding – The DerrickPotter man, McKean group recognized with Do 6 awards – Tioga Publishing
Allegheny River
Funding secured – Times Observer (State grant dollars have been awarded to the City of Warren to help procure a strip of land along the riverfront in downtown Warren.)
Our opinion: Closing in on waterfront hopes – Times Observer
Library to be recognized twice in annual WCCBI awards – Times Observer (Also celebrating milestones, including 15 years of Allegheny River Cleanup)
Mussel impact: Endangered mussels could impact riverfront boat launch project – Times Observer
Bald Eagle State ParkHoward Happenings – The Express (Punkin Chunkin Festival on Oct. 21)State Representative Paul Takac talks about priorities – The Express (Mentions he has a photo of BESP hanging in his office in Harrisburg)Black Moshannon State ParkPeak fall colors are around the corner in central PA – StateCollege.comFive Fun Hikes Close To State College – Onward State
Cherry Springs State ParkCommunity Calendar – Tioga Publishing (Partial solar eclipse viewing)10 Beautiful Natural Places That You Need To See To Believe In Pennsylvania – TheTravel (Pine Creek Valley, Cook Forest, Cherry Springs, and Bilger’s Rocks all named)
Clarion RiverStein holding contest a big hit at ALF – The Courier Express (Town of Clarion along Clarion River, but also involves WCO member Clarion River Brewing Company)
10 Beautiful Natural Places That You Need To See To Believe In Pennsylvania – TheTravel (Pine Creek Valley, Cook Forest, Cherry Springs, and Bilger’s Rocks all named)2024 River Of The Year Nominations Now Being Accepted Through Nov. 10 – GantNews.com (Uses photo of Clarion River)
Clear Creek State Forest
Colton Point State ParkLeaf peeping is enjoyable at home or away: Trail Hikes by Daryl Warren – Tioga Publishing10 Beautiful Natural Places That You Need To See To Believe In Pennsylvania – TheTravel (Pine Creek Valley, Cook Forest, Cherry Springs, and Bilger’s Rocks all named)
Cook Forest State ParkClarion County Weekend Guide: Corn Maze, Farmers Market, Hayrides, Foxburg Fall Festival and Much More! – exploreClarion.com10 Beautiful Natural Places That You Need To See To Believe In Pennsylvania – TheTravel (Pine Creek Valley, Cook Forest, Cherry Springs, and Bilger’s Rocks all named)
Elk State Forest
Kinzua Bridge State ParkExplore 13 of the Most Scenic Hiking Trails in All of Pennsylvania – AZ Animals (Turkey Path Trail at Leonard Harrison, Golden Eagle Trail near Slate Run, and Kinzua Bridge Trail at Kinzua Bridge all on the list)7 of the Best Places to See Fall Leaves in Erie and Beyond – Macaroni KID ErieGovernor, First Lady visit Kinzua Bridge – The Bradford Era (Specifically mentions Ta and her son Cole!)
Governor Shapiro and First Lady Shapiro Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, Announce Investments in Local Recreation and Conservation Projects in Pennsylvania Wilds – PA.Gov
Governor Shapiro And First Lady Shapiro Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, Announce Investments In Local Recreation And Conservation Projects In Pennsylvania Wilds – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Governor Shapiro announces $600,000 investment in Pennsylvania Wilds Conservation and Recreation – The Kane Republican
Governor Josh Shapiro visits the PA Wilds – The Kane Republican
Pa. governor, first lady visit Kinzua Bridge State Park – Olean Times Herald
Shapiro, state officials visit Kinzua Bridge State Park – The Latrobe Bulletin
Pennsylvania Wilds receives grants for outdoor projects – WITF
Recreation areas in PA Wilds to see upgrades from $600K grant series – NorthcentralPA.com
Kinzua Bridge State Park, PA Wilds receiving funds in $600K state investment – WTAJ
Watch: Gov. Shapiro, First Lady visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, announce investments in PA Wilds – YourErie.com
DCNR grants nearly $600000 to outdoor recreation and conservation in the PA Wilds – WPSU
Gov. Shapiro, First Lady visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, announce investments in PA Wilds – YouTube
Governor Shapiro, First Lady Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, Announce Investments in Local Recreation and Conservation Projects in Pennsylvania Wilds – exploreClarion.com
Governor Shapiro visits Kinzua Bridge State Park to highlight state investments in the Pennsylvania Wilds – The Kane Republican
Shapiro coming to Kinzua Bridge Thursday – The Bradford EraPassport to Pennsylvania’s scenic splendor: Governor Shapiro’s Kinzua Bridge exploration – The Kane RepublicanGovernor, First Lady Visit Kinzua Bridge State Park, Announce Investments in Local Recreation and Conservation Projects – PennWatch.org
DCNR Accepting Nominations for 2024 Pennsylvania Trail of the Year – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Leonard Harrison State ParkRegistration open for Canyon Waterfall Geology Hike – Tioga PublishingExplore 13 of the Most Scenic Hiking Trails in All of Pennsylvania – AZ Animals (Turkey Path Trail at Leonard Harrison, Golden Eagle Trail near Slate Run, and Kinzua Bridge Trail at Kinzua Bridge all on the list)10 Beautiful Natural Places That You Need To See To Believe In Pennsylvania – TheTravel (Pine Creek Valley, Cook Forest, Cherry Springs, and Bilger’s Rocks all named)Nominate your favorite trail for the 2024 Trail of the Year Award! – NorthcentralPA.com (Uses photo of Turkey Path at Leonard Harrison)
Little Pine State ParkLittle Pine to host Fall Festival this Sunday – Tioga Publishing
Lyman Run State ParkFord Hollow shelter finished, but dripping sap: Susquehannock Trail Club News by Bill Boyd – Tioga PublishingGALETON: Cider press at Lyman Run – The Bradford Era
Moshannon State ForestPeak fall colors are around the corner in central PA – StateCollege.comDCNR: Leaves showing best color in Clearfield, Jefferson counties – The Courier ExpressFive Fun Hikes Close To State College – Onward State
Parker Dam State ParkPeak fall colors are around the corner in central PA – StateCollege.com
Sinnemahoning State ParkFirst Fork Festival at Sinnemahoning State Park is Saturday – Clearfield Progress
Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing
Sproul State ForestFive Fun Hikes Close To State College – Onward State
Susquehannock State Forest10 Beautiful Natural Places That You Need To See To Believe In Pennsylvania – TheTravel (Pine Creek Valley, Cook Forest, Cherry Springs, and Bilger’s Rocks all named)
Tioga State Forest10 Beautiful Natural Places That You Need To See To Believe In Pennsylvania – TheTravel (Pine Creek Valley, Cook Forest, Cherry Springs, and Bilger’s Rocks all named)
Landscapes and Journeys
Elk CountryWeedville native authors book on history of Pennsylvania’s elk herd – The Courier Express
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail TrailLeaf peeping is enjoyable at home or away: Trail Hikes by Daryl Warren – Tioga PublishingRegistration open for Canyon Waterfall Geology Hike – Tioga PublishingThese Pennsylvania places offer some of the best fall foliage in the US, magazine writes – Centre Daily TimesExplore 13 of the Most Scenic Hiking Trails in All of Pennsylvania – AZ Animals (Turkey Path Trail at Leonard Harrison, Golden Eagle Trail near Slate Run, and Kinzua Bridge Trail at Kinzua Bridge all on the list)10 Beautiful Natural Places That You Need To See To Believe In Pennsylvania – TheTravel (Pine Creek Valley, Cook Forest, Cherry Springs, and Bilger’s Rocks all named)
Scenic Route 6Pa. Route 6 Alliance presents “Do 6” awards – The Bradford EraPotter man, McKean group recognized with Do 6 awards – Tioga Publishing
MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPSGovernor, First Lady visit Kinzua Bridge – The Bradford Era (Specifically mentions the Conservation Shop)EDA grant to support growth plans for PA Wilds Center – Tioga Publishing