Enjoy this week’s PA Wilds News Clips below.

In the media coverage of public lands in the PA Wilds, coverage continues on the Sugar Bay Wildfire in the Allegheny National Forest, which is now completely contained. There is also a fun story about a couple that visited all of the PA state parks.

On the PA Wilds visitor blog, John Pozza wrote about some of his favorite trails to explore in the area. Lou Bernard wrote about the I-80 Frontier, the only PA Wilds landscape that is named after a human-made feature.

On the PA Wilds Center blog, Miles Welby A Candle Co. in Williamsport is celebrating the outdoors with a special PA Wilds-themed candle line, which is now part of the PA Wilds licensing program and supports the Center’s mission.

On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, Jo Wolfe gives a list of some of her favorite gifts made by PA Wilds artisans that are available on ShopThePAWilds.com.

MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS

Parks, forests, rivers

Allegheny National Forest

Firefighters battle 62-acre wildfire in Allegheny National Forest; public urged to avoid area – 90.5 WESA

Sugar Bay Wildfire in Allegheny National Forest Now Contained – Erie News Now

Allegheny National Forest wildfire contained – The Derrick

Sugar Bay Wildfire reaches 100% containment: USDA Forest Service reports – YourErie.com

Fire crews continue response to Sugar Bay forest fire – Times Observer

Sugar Bay wildfire contained – The Bradford Era

62-acre wildfire in Warren County is 100% contained, according to USDA Forest Service – WPSU

WCCBI Hosts Celebration of Excellence – Erie News Now

 

Bald Eagle State Park

This couple visited over 100 Pennsylvania state parks – WITF

Howard Elementary hosts Veterans Day activities – lockhaven.com

Cherry Springs State Park

One Of The Most Prolific Meteor Shower Of The Year Is Coming Soon— Start Planning Now – Fatherly

Clarion River

Early lumber and rafting to be topic of archaeology meeting – The Courier Express

Program focuses on early lumber period – The Derrick

Looking back in time – The Clarion News

Cook Forest State Park

Area writer celebrates the lives and lessons of others through poetry – The Courier Express

 

Kinzua Bridge State Park

This couple visited over 100 Pennsylvania state parks – WITF

Carol Duffy secures another term as McKean County Commissioner – The Kane Republican

Brooke Henry steals the show at Kinzua Bridge State Park Dry-Land Event – The Kane Republican

Drifter, a rookie’s triumph on the MJ2KB Trail – The Kane Republican

Sled dogs visit KBSP – The Bradford Era

 

Parker Dam State Park

This couple visited over 100 Pennsylvania state parks – WITF

Discover The 9 Largest Ice Skating Rinks In Pennsylvania This Winter – A-Z Animals

 

Sinnemahoning State Park

So much to do in the region – The Bradford Era

Sproul State Forest

Discover the Largest Forest in Each of the 50 States – A-Z Animals

Susquehannock State Forest

Where is the most isolated place in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu

Landscapes and Journeys

Elk Country

So much to do in the region – The Bradford Era

Afield: Pennsylvania is home to a healthy elk herd. Here’s a look at the hunting season – Centre Daily Times

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

Pine Creek Valley Wellness Center begins expansion; looks for health professionals – lockhaven.com

Pine Creek Rail Trail construction moving along with help of community and public funding – WENY News