November 1, 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, Britt shares her appreciation for how walkable so many of our PA Wilds towns are. DCNR reminds residents that nominations are being accepted for both 2025 PA River of the Year and PA Trail of the Year. Lou Bernard wraps up his final Ghosts of the PA Wilds for October 2024 on Halloween itself, featuring a spooky story set in Potter County.

On the WCO blog, check out a recap of the first few Wildly Cooperative listening sessions, as well as more info about upcoming dates and how to participate.

On the PA Wilds Center blog, Potter County has issued an RFP for consultants for their Revitalize Potter County plan.

On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, it’s time to prepare for the holidays! Read about fun holiday activities you can do with family and friends in the PA Wilds. Lucia shares inspiration for how you can prepare a Thanksgiving dinner using products sold from local artisans on ShopThePAWilds.com.

 

OUR BLOGS

PA WILDS

The joy of exploring your hometown on foot – Britt Madera

Nominate your favorite waterway for 2025 River of the Year – DCNR

Nominations for 2025 PA Trail of the Year due by November 1 – DCNR

Ghosts of the PA Wilds: A Haunted Publication in the Dark Skies – Lou Bernard

WCO

Member & Partner Press Releases

‘Wildly Cooperative’ officially underway with first set of meetings completed; Check out upcoming dates, locations to participate

WCO Member Spotlights

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

PA WILDS CENTER

RFP issued for Potter County Economic Revitalization Implementation Plan; responses due December 20

PA WILDS MARKETPLACE

Holiday activities with family and friends in the PA Wilds – Britt Madera

Thanksgiving Dinner brought to you by ShopthePAWilds.com – Lucia Handwerger

 

IN THE NEWS

MENTIONING PA WILDS

Ben Moyer: Impromptu low-cost trip to Pennsylvania elk country is rewarding – Outdoor News

Top Groundhog Day Attractions – VISIT PA

MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS

Parks, forests, rivers

Allegheny National Forest

States work to track down and cap dangerous methane leaks from abandoned oil and gas wells – PBS

Logging Is a Way of Life in Appalachia. It’s Hanging on by a Thread. – WSJ

Forest Service Announces 40th Anniversary of Hickory Creek Wilderness – exploreJefferson

Bald Eagle State Park

Annual event raises funds for Howard firefighters – Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Bendigo State Park

November programs at area state parks – The Bradford Era

Chapman State Park

Historic schoolhouse finds new life, future – Times Observer

Cherry Springs State Park

Ben Moyer: Impromptu low-cost trip to Pennsylvania elk country is rewarding – Outdoor News

Cross a Stone Bridge Into Your Private Suite at This Historic Pennsylvania Airbnb – Only In Your State

Young People Are Losing Their Cultural Heritage to Light Pollution – Sierra Club

Cook Forest State Park

Gingerbread Tour to be held in Cook Forest area – The Courier Express

Top Groundhog Day Attractions – VISIT PA

Elk State Park

November programs at area state parks – The Bradford Era

Kinzua Bridge State Park

MJ2KB Trail Club plans new initiatives for trail maintenance, safety, and community engagement – The Kane Republican

Kinzua Bridge State Park hosting programs in November – The Courier Express

November programs at area state parks – The Bradford Era

Leonard Harrison State Park

10 Towns Perfect for Retirement in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)

Ole Bull State Park

Susquehannock Trail is network of trails: Susquehannock Trail Club News by Bill Boyd – Tioga Publishing

Parker Dam State Park

“Monsters on the Mountain” at S.B. Elliott State Park – Clearfield Progress

SB Elliott State Park

“Monsters on the Mountain” at S.B. Elliott State Park – Clearfield Progress

Sizerville State Park

EMPORIUM: What a hoot! – The Bradford Era

Landscapes and Journeys

Dark Skies

Young People Are Losing Their Cultural Heritage to Light Pollution – Sierra Club

Elk Country

Ben Moyer: Impromptu low-cost trip to Pennsylvania elk country is rewarding – Outdoor News

Top Groundhog Day Attractions – VISIT PA

Pennsylvania’s elk season set to begin, offering hunters a rare opportunity – WTAJ

Elk season coming up – Lewistown Sentinel

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

10 Towns Perfect for Retirement in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro listed)

Kathleen Becker Petrie, Laurel queen candidate, returns after 59 years – Tioga Publishing