October 4 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest

October 4, 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, Mickayla Poland shares her experience helping with a crosswalk mural project in Emporium (this piece was republished from PA Great Outdoors). Bellefonte’s famous Under the Lights progressive dinner is back, this time being held at Talleyrand Park. DCNR’s popular fall foliage maps are back this year, allowing residents and visitors to track the progress of the changing leaves throughout the season. Lou Bernard’s Ghosts of the PA Wilds series continues, this week featuring a ghost along a railroad track in Clinton County.

On the Wilds Cooperative of PA blog, the October member spotlight features Pleasant Valley Farm in Forest County! Be sure to also read the recap blog about the fall membership meeting that was held at Mechanistic Brewing in Clarion at the end of September.

On the PA Wilds Center blog, a new edition of Partner Opportunities has been posted for October, highlighting regionally focused and time-sensitive grant opportunities, technical assistance programs and professional development workshops are examples of the types of resources and opportunities.

On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, you’re reminded that the PA Wilds Makers Market virtual shopping event will be held virtually at ShopThePAWilds.com on October 19 with fantastic one-day sales. This is an annual marketplace tradition to help our customers kick off their holiday shopping and find unique gifts while supporting PA Wilds small businesses and creative Makers.

 

OUR BLOGS

PA WILDS

Emporium Crosswalk Mural Project: A celebration of community and art – Mickayla Poland, republished from PA Great Outdoors

Bellefonte Under the Lights returns in a new location for unique culinary experience – Downtown Bellefonte Inc.

Track the changing leaves to see the best colors with DCNR weekly fall foliage reports – PA Department of Conversation and Natural Resources

Ghosts of the PA Wilds: The Headless Trackwalker of the I-80 Frontier – Lou Bernard

 

WCO

Member & Partner Press Releases

WCO members connect at 2024 fall membership meeting at Mechanistic Brewing in Clarion

 

WCO Member Spotlights

September spotlight – Potter County Education Council: Working for a brighter tomorrow

October spotlight – Pleasant Valley Farm: Hand-forged metal work and curated vintage items

 

PA WILDS CENTER

October 2024 PA Wilds Partner Opportunities

 

PA WILDS MARKETPLACE

One Day Only Promotions to Help You Kick off your Holiday Shopping on October 19th

 

IN THE NEWS

 

MENTIONING PA WILDS

 

New viewfinders allow colorblind visitors to enjoy fall foliage at Leonard Harrison State Park – NorthcentralPA.com

WELLSBORO: ‘Second Look’ at Leonard Harrison State Park to celebrate shop, colorblind viewfinders – The Bradford Era

PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park to hold “Second Look” event – Tioga Publishing

DuBois Area School District Superintendent Report – Connect FM (DAHS art class program with PA Wilds Center and Conservation Shops)

 

Bridge to Nowhere – Town&Gown StateCollege.com

 

Shapiro Administration Study Finds Northcentral Regional ATV Trail Connector Generates $23.5 Million in Revenue Over Two-Year Period – Pennsylvania Pressroom

 

Author James Baumgratz details his latest book at DuBois Area Historical Society’s dinner – The Courier Express (Author of “Missing in the Pennsylvania Wilds” and more)

DuBois Historical Society hosts 41st annual dinner – Clearfield Progress

 

MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS

Parks, forests, rivers

Allegheny National Forest

Marilyn Horne Museum to hold 90th year tribute for native daughter – Olean Times Herald

DCNR Seeks Volunteers for Five Trails Advisory Committee Positions – Pennsylvania Pressroom

DCNR seeks volunteers for five Trails Advisory Committee positions – Daily American

Allegheny National Forest seeks Rural Schools Resource Advisory Committee members – The Courier Express

Allegheny National Forest continues search for committee members – The Derrick

Allegheny Watershed Benefits from Fish Habitat Improvement Project – Allegheny National Forest

Peace and Adventure in the Wilds of Warren County – VISIT PA

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

Fall Foliage Drives in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA

Rehab of canoe/kayak launch in Sheffield underway – Times Observer

 

Allegheny River

9 Most Laid-Back Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Foxburg listed)

Peace and Adventure in the Wilds of Warren County – VISIT PA

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

 

Bald Eagle State Park

Ironman 2024 makes $3.2 million economic impact: What’s next? – StateCollege.com

Calendar of Events – The Express

 

Black Moshannon State Park

Fall Festivals 2024 – Centre County Gazette

 

Chapman State Park

Peace and Adventure in the Wilds of Warren County – VISIT PA

Fall and winter trout stocking underway – Times Observer

 

Cherry Springs State Park

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing

 

Clarion River

71st Annual Autumn Leaf Festival Underway – exploreClarion

9 Most Laid-Back Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Foxburg listed)

Developer plans wellness resort on Foxburg’s RiverStone Estate’s 1200-acre site – The Derrick

Today at Autumn Leaf Festival: Foodstock, Kiddie’s Parade and Queen’s Tea Party – exploreClarion

Foxburg library to host Clarion River presentation – The Derrick

Foxburg Library to Host ‘History of the Clarion River’ Presentation – exploreJefferson

Foxburg Library to Host ‘History of the Clarion River’ Presentation – GantNews.com

 

Clear Creek State Forest

‘Fall is underway’ in Pa. Here’s where to see the foliage changing colors this week – PennLive.com

This fall foliage map 2024 shows when leaves should change color in Pa. – Philadelphia Inquirer

Fall Foliage Starting to Change in Northwestern Pa., across State – Erie News Now

 

Colton Point State Park

9 Most Laid-Back Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Foxburg listed)

10 Coolest Towns in Pennsylvania for a Fall Vacation in 2024 – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

 

Cook Forest State Park

Programs planned at Cook Forest State Park – The Courier Express

 

Cornplanter State Forest

‘Fall is underway’ in Pa. Here’s where to see the foliage changing colors this week – PennLive.com

Fall Foliage Starting to Change in Northwestern Pa., across State – Erie News Now

 

Elk State Forest

‘Fall is underway’ in Pa. Here’s where to see the foliage changing colors this week – PennLive.com

DCNR: Fall Foliage Report Week One – GantNews.com

 

Hills Creek State Park

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

 

Hyner Run State Park

In the parks – Lock Haven Express

Outdoors community calendar for week of Oct. 1 – Williamsport Sun-Gazette

 

Kinzua Bridge State Park

MJ2KB Trail Club meeting summary and e-bike winner announcement – The Kane Republican

Bridge to Nowhere – Town&Gown StateCollege.com 

Fall Foliage Drives in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA

DuBois Area School District Superintendent Report – Connect FM (DAHS art class program with PA Wilds Center and Conservation Shops)

 

Leonard Harrison State Park

9 Most Laid-Back Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Foxburg listed)

New viewfinders allow colorblind visitors to enjoy fall foliage at Leonard Harrison State Park – NorthcentralPA.com

WELLSBORO: ‘Second Look’ at Leonard Harrison State Park to celebrate shop, colorblind viewfinders – The Bradford Era

PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park to hold “Second Look” event – Tioga Publishing

10 Coolest Towns in Pennsylvania for a Fall Vacation in 2024 – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

 

Little Pine State Park

In the parks – Lock Haven Express

 

Lyman Run State Park

Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing

 

Moshannon State Forest

DCNR: Fall Foliage Report Week One – GantNews.com

 

Sinnemahoning State Park

First Fork Festival returns to Sinnemahoning State Park – Tioga Publishing

Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing

 

Sizerville State Park

EMPORIUM: Annual Autumn Festival at Sizerville on Oct. 5 – The Bradford Era

 

Susquehannock State Forest

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

 

Tiadaghton State Forest

‘Fall is underway’ in Pa. Here’s where to see the foliage changing colors this week – PennLive.com

Fall Foliage Starting to Change in Northwestern Pa., across State – Erie News Now

Construction of controversial natural gas pipeline can begin despite concerns for trail, wild trout streams – PennLive.com

 

Tioga State Forest

9 Most Laid-Back Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Foxburg listed)

10 Coolest Towns in Pennsylvania for a Fall Vacation in 2024 – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)

 

West Branch Susquehanna River

Clearfield County municipalities move closer to creating whitewater recreation parks – The Allegheny Front

 

Landscapes and Journeys

Dark Skies

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

 

Elk Country

Fall Foliage Drives in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA

 

Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail

9 Most Laid-Back Small Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Foxburg listed)

New viewfinders allow colorblind visitors to enjoy fall foliage at Leonard Harrison State Park – NorthcentralPA.com

WELLSBORO: ‘Second Look’ at Leonard Harrison State Park to celebrate shop, colorblind viewfinders – The Bradford Era

PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park to hold “Second Look” event – Tioga Publishing

9 Senior-Friendly Towns in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)

10 Coolest Towns in Pennsylvania for a Fall Vacation in 2024 – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)

2024’s 12 Most Scenic Pennsylvania Towns – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro, Coudersport, and Tionesta listed)

Fall Foliage Drives in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA

 

Scenic Route 6

Fall Foliage Drives in Pennsylvania – VISIT PA

 

MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPS

New viewfinders allow colorblind visitors to enjoy fall foliage at Leonard Harrison State Park – NorthcentralPA.com

WELLSBORO: ‘Second Look’ at Leonard Harrison State Park to celebrate shop, colorblind viewfinders – The Bradford Era

PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park to hold “Second Look” event – Tioga Publishing

DuBois Area School District Superintendent Report – Connect FM (DAHS art class program with PA Wilds Center and Conservation Shops)

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