November 2 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
November 2, 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.
In news in the media about the PA Wilds, media outlets covered the news about the ARC grant for the PA Wilds, as well as news about the upcoming Wilds Are Working webinar, our presentation about having a business in the PA Wilds for Penn State’s Global Entrepreneurship Week, and more.
On the PA Wilds visitor blog, Lou Bernard wrapped up his spooky Ghosts of the PA Wilds series in time for Halloween. Thomas Keller from the PA Game Commission wrote about bringing the American marten back to the PA Wilds. Susquehanna Greenway Partnership contributed an article about the Donut Hole Trail.
On the Marketplace blog, Megan Steele gave her thoughts on some products for your holiday shopping list. As a reminder, the PA Wilds Marketplace Makers Market online one-day event will offer special discounts and new products this Saturday. Be sure to visit ShopThePAWilds.com on November 4 to take advantage of some great deals.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDSReturning a lost species to the Wilds – Thomas KellerDonut Hole Trail: 90 miles along the West Branch Susquehanna River – Susquehanna Greenway PartnershipWCO
WCO Member Spotlights
November spotlight – Hygrade Inn: The Makings of a Memorable Stay in the PA WildsPA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Grants support expansion of PA Wilds commerce outlets – Tioga PublishingWilds are Working virtual info session Nov. 8 – The Bradford EraGlobal Entrepreneurship Week Penn State to take place Nov. 13- 19 – Penn State (PA Wilds Center will offer “Growing Your Business in the PA Wilds” 4 – 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, at Oregon Hill Winery, McElhattan.)Exploring Pennsylvania’s unique spirits: Governor Shapiro visits the Wilds Sonshine Factory – The Kane RepublicanAssociation helps maintain trails across Pennsylvania, advocates for more opportunities – York Daily RecordRural towns hope to entice remote workers to move to the Pa. Wilds with a ‘free’ summer. Here’s how it’s going. – The Morning CallRural towns hope to entice remote workers to move to the Pa. Wilds with a ‘free’ summer. Here’s how it’s going. – NorthcentralPA.comRural towns aim to entice remote workers to move to the Pa. Wilds with ‘free’ summer. How’s it going? – Centre Daily TimesInjured endurance man is coming back for more – Rotherham Advertiser (Was injured in the Eastern 100 race in PA Wilds)
MENTIONING TA ENOS
Rural towns hope to entice remote workers to move to the Pa. Wilds with a ‘free’ summer. Here’s how it’s going. – NorthcentralPA.comRural towns aim to entice remote workers to move to the Pa. Wilds with ‘free’ summer. How’s it going? – Centre Daily TimesMENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest13 Small Town Getaways In Pennsylvania Perfect For Families – WorldAtlas (Ridgway and Wellsboro listed)The 6 States That Border Pennsylvania – AZ AnimalsHundreds of antlerless permits available through DMAP program – Times ObserverDMAP permits still available – The Bradford EraWhy teaching people about invasive plants can get thorny – StateImpact Pennsylvania NPRThis Is One Of The Most Beautiful Rail Trails In America (& Here’s Why You Should Bike It) – TheTravelArea residents share thoughts on roles in movie filmed locally – Times ObserverBald Eagle State ParkWeekly Treks with OLLI – StateCollege.comFall Festivals begin to wind down in Centre County – StateCollege.com
Black Moshannon State ParkWeekly Treks with OLLI – StateCollege.com
Bucktail State Park Natural Area10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – The Standard-Journal10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – NorthcentralPA.com
Chapman State ParkAllegheny Outdoor Club to mark 55th anniversary – Times Observer
Cherry Springs State Park20 Most Romantic Getaways in Pennsylvania – The Madras Tribune
Colton Point State Park
Cook Forest State Park10 Things To Do In Laurel Highlands: Complete Guide To Pennsylvania’s Most Breathtaking Mountain Vista – TheTravel (Uses photo from Cook Forest in section about Flight 93 Memorial. CFSP is not near Flight 93 and also not within the Laurel Highlands.)“The Forest Cathedral”: An Environmental Thriller Game Unveiled – Adventure GamersThe Forest Cathedral Drops on PS5 November 7, Delay No More! – GamingLyfe.com
Hills Creek State Park
Hyner Run State Park10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – The Standard-Journal10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – NorthcentralPA.comHyner View State Park10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – The Standard-Journal10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – NorthcentralPA.com
Kinzua Bridge State ParkSeneca Resources donates $4000 to the MJ2KB Trail Club for trail maintenance – The Kane RepublicanGrants support expansion of PA Wilds commerce outlets – Tioga PublishingMJ2KB Trail Club announcements and grant approvals – The Kane RepublicanLeonard Harrison State ParkGrants support expansion of PA Wilds commerce outlets – Tioga PublishingMoshannon State ForestWeekly Treks with OLLI – StateCollege.com
Susquehanna State Park10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – The Standard-Journal10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – NorthcentralPA.com
Tioga State Forest
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark Skies20 Most Romantic Getaways in Pennsylvania – The Madras Tribune
PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Valley / Pine Creek Rail Trail13 Small Town Getaways In Pennsylvania Perfect For Families – WorldAtlas (Ridgway and Wellsboro listed)Central PA duo bike more than 7000 miles in 6 months – Williamsport Sun-GazetteGrants support expansion of PA Wilds commerce outlets – Tioga PublishingPhotographer to showcase ‘Seasons of the Soul’ at Gmeiner – Tioga Publishing
West Branch Susquehanna River10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – The Standard-Journal10 state parks of the Susquehanna Greenway – NorthcentralPA.com
MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPSGrants support expansion of PA Wilds commerce outlets – Tioga Publishing
Wilds are Working virtual info session Nov. 8 – The Bradford Era