November 24 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
November 24, 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.
On the PA Wilds visitor blog, there are timely pieces about what we’re thankful for in the PA Wilds, facts about wild turkey, and conservation tips for the holiday season. On the PA Wilds Center blog, the Center has posted two Requests for Proposals. The Center also highlighted Center for Rural PA’s research into positive impacts of the PA Wilds brand over the past decade.
In media coverage of the PA Wilds public lands and landscapes, many “listicle”-style articles list places within the PA Wilds as great places to live, enjoy winter, camp and more. GantNews also provides details about potential upcoming infrastructure changes to the West Branch Susquehanna River in Clearfield County that could create new whitewater recreation opportunities.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDSThings we’re thankful for in the PA Wilds – Britt MaderaBIRD LORE: The wild turkey – Kay Cramer, Lycoming Audubon SocietyWCO
WCO Member Spotlights
November spotlight – Hygrade Inn: The Makings of a Memorable Stay in the PA WildsPA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACESurviving the holiday season on the road – Abbi Peters
MENTIONING PA WILDS
Shapiro announces investment in PA Wilds – The Clarion News
Campus and Community Sustainability Expo to be held Dec. 7 – Penn State University (Mentions PA Wilds Center’s collaboration with Penn State Marketing 442 class)Will Clearfield County Soon Experience Whitewater Recreation Parks on the Susquehanna River? – GantNews.com “The results would further strengthen Clearfield County as a diverse outdoor recreational hub and be the only river town in the PA Wilds region with public whitewater recreational parks.”DCNR Announces New District Forester for the Susquehannock State Forest – Pennsylvania PressroomWhat are the best places for a nature walk in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National ForestBeetles released to control hemlock woolly adelgid – The Bradford EraBeetles Released to Control Hemlock Woolly Adelgid – exploreClarion.comWildfires in Warren County – Erie News NowWhat are the best places for a visit to a historic dam or waterway in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.euThese Towns in Pennsylvania Come Alive in Winter – WorldAtlas (Bellefonte and Smethport listed)
Allegheny RiverSome Pennsylvania water conservation groups may be open to litigation if their projects don’t pan out – Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
12 Top-Rated Small Towns In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Punxsutawney and DuBois both listed)Library recognized for longevity, growth by Chamber – Times ObserverStill the season for walleyes – Times Observer
Cherry Springs State Park
Where to find dark sky places, stargazing in Ohio – The Daily RecordWhat are the best camping spots in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu
Clarion RiverWhat Is Pennsylvania Known For? 5 Things Pennsylvanians Love About Their State – A-Z Animals (Photo of Clarion River used in section about Penn’s Woods and our natural assets)
Susquehannock State ForestDCNR Announces New District Forester for the Susquehannock State Forest – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark SkiesWhere to find dark sky places, stargazing in Ohio – The Daily RecordWhat are the best camping spots in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail TrailWhat are the best places for a nature walk in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu
West Branch Susquehanna RiverSome Pennsylvania water conservation groups may be open to litigation if their projects don’t pan out – Pittsburgh Post-GazetteWill Clearfield County Soon Experience Whitewater Recreation Parks on the Susquehanna River? – GantNews.com “The results would further strengthen Clearfield County as a diverse outdoor recreational hub and be the only river town in the PA Wilds region with public whitewater recreational parks.”