November 8, 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, the USDA celebrates the 40th anniversary of Hickory Creek Wilderness area in the Allegheny National Forest. Lou Bernard shares the history of when Jimmy Carter came to Clinton County. The region’s Audubon Society, with Sabrina Kirby, gives tips for spotting sparrows.

On the PA Wilds Center blog, the new November Partner Opportunities blog is posted. Regionally focused and time sensitive grant opportunities, technical assistance programs and professional development workshops are examples of the types of resources and opportunities that are included in this monthly blog.

On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, Lyndsey King (manager for the PA Wilds Conservation Shop at Leonard Harrison State Park) gives her gift recommendations for those with a green thumb!

 

OUR BLOGS

PA WILDS

Hickory Creek Wilderness in ANF celebrates 40th anniversary – USDA Forest Service, ANF

Jimmy Carter in the PA Wilds – Lou Bernard

BIRD LORE: Keeping an eye on the sparrow – Sabrina Kirby, Audubon Society

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

November spotlight – Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery: Handcrafted PA wines for perfect moments

PA WILDS CENTER

November 2024 PA Wilds Partner Opportunities

PA WILDS MARKETPLACE

Lyndsey’s Garden Enthusiast Holiday Gift Guide: Sprout Some Joy!

 

IN THE NEWS

MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS

Parks, forests, rivers

Allegheny National Forest

40th anniversary of Hickory Creek Wilderness – The Bradford Era

Allegheny River

Ready to vote? Nominations open for Pa.’s 2025 River of the Year – LehighValleyNews.com

Bald Eagle State Park

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Stargazing 101 – The Philadelphia Inquirer

Black Moshannon State Park

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Cherry Springs State Park

Stargazing 101 – The Philadelphia Inquirer

Colton Point State Park

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Cook Forest State Park

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Hyner View State Park

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Kettle Creek State Park

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Kinzua Bridge State Park

10 Of The Most Epic Adventures In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Popular skywalk at Pennsylvania’s Kinzua Bridge State Park to close soon – Outdoor News

Leonard Harrison State Park

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

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

Little Pine State Park

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Parker Dam State Park

Enjoying the last remnants of fall colors at Parker Dam – PressReader

Sinnemahoning State Park

Free November Public Programs at Sinnemahoning State Park – PressReader.com

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Community Calendar – Tioga Publishing

Sproul State Forest

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Tiadaghton State Forest

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreJefferson

Fall Colors Fade, but Late-Season Views Remain for Western Pennsylvania – exploreClarion

Landscapes and Journeys

Dark Skies

Stargazing 101 – The Philadelphia Inquirer

Elk Country

Elk Hunting Season in Pennsylvania: A Thrilling Quest for Wildlife Conservation Enthusiasts – MyChesCo

BEN’S BITES: Discovering delicious dishes at Rose’s Hilltop Diner – The Courier Express

General elk season is finally here in Pennsylvania – Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Pennsylvania elk hunters, Game Commission, talk bull elk encounters – goerie.com

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

10 Of The Most Epic Adventures In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas

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

Scenic Route 6

10 Of The Most Epic Adventures In Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas