November 22 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
November 22, 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, there is a heartfelt list of things to be thankful for in the PA Wilds, just in time for the Thanksgiving season. Ralph Scherder of Dark Skies Fly Fishing shares tips for how to get kids started fishing, as well as some memories about taking his own kids. Bernadette Chiaramonte of Edge of the Woods Photography gives tips on how you can take spectacular outdoor photos this winter in the PA Wilds.
On the WCO blog, there is a Request for Proposals for a Website Hosting and Support Specialist. Responses are due by November 29.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, there is another Request for Proposals. This RFP is for Ownership Structure and Standards of Practice for Mobile Marketplace Tech. Letters of interest are due by December 18, and responses are due by January 13.
On the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, Abbi shares her secrets to staying sane while traveling hundreds of miles during the holidays.
OUR BLOGS
PA WILDS
Things we’re thankful for in the PA Wilds – Britt Madera
How to get kids started with fishing – Ralph Scherder
Tips for taking spectacular outdoor photos in winter in the PA Wilds – Bernadette Chiaramonte
WCO
Member & Partner Press Releases
Request for proposals: Website Hosting & Support Specialist
WCO Member Spotlights
November spotlight – Starr Hill Vineyard and Winery: Handcrafted PA wines for perfect moments
PA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
Surviving the holiday season on the road
IN THE NEWS
MENTIONING PA WILDS
DCNR’s Square Timber Wild Area in Cameron County Inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Local Author Launches Book at Watershed Journal – exploreClarion (Author Greg Clary lives in the northwestern PA Wilds)
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National Forest
Commissioners say burn ban to remain in place until Dec. 4 – Times Observer
An abundance of hunting opportunities – Times Observer
Pennsylvania hikes with breathtaking views – NorthcentralPA.com
Pennsylvania celebrates 40th anniversary for Hickory Creek Wilderness area – Outdoor News
Our opinion: Obey burn ban in wetter weather – Times Observer
Bald Eagle State Park
‘Remembrance, courage, honor’: Foster Joseph Sayers and other veterans honored with flyover – The Express
Chapman State Park
Pennsylvania Parks And Forests Foundation Establishes New Friends of Chapman State Park Chapter – EIN Presswire
The Pennsylvania Parks And Forests Foundation Announces New Friends Group For Chapman State Park – Travel And Tour World
Pennsylvania Parks and Forests Foundation Establishes New Friend | WICU and WSEE in Erie, PA – Erie News Now
Cherry Springs State Park
Visit Potter-Tioga Executive Director Colleen Hanson Named a Woman Making a Difference by Pennsylvania Business Central – Business Wire
Potter-Tioga Counties blend holidays, outdoor adventure – Olean Times Herald
Clarion River
12 Great Road Trips to Take in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas
Colton Point State Park
7 Secluded Towns In The Northern United States – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Renovo listed)
Cook Forest State Park
12 Great Road Trips to Take in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas
Elk State Forest
Pennsylvania hikes with breathtaking views – NorthcentralPA.com
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation helps Pennsylvania conserve wildlife habitat – Outdoor News
DCNR’s Square Timber Wild Area in Cameron County Inducted into the Old-Growth Forest Network – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Pennsylvania forest inducted into Old Growth Forest Network – ABC27
Cameron County forest inducted into Old Growth Forest Network – WTAJ
Hyner View State Park
7 Secluded Towns In The Northern United States – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Renovo listed)
Kettle Creek State Park
7 Secluded Towns In The Northern United States – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Renovo listed)
Kinzua Bridge State Park
12 Great Road Trips to Take in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas
Leonard Harrison State Park
7 Secluded Towns In The Northern United States – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Renovo listed)
Moshannon State Forest
Pennsylvania hikes with breathtaking views – NorthcentralPA.com
Sinnemahoning State Park
Save the date for winter Women in the Wilds at Sinnemahoning – The Bradford Era
Sproul State Forest
7 Secluded Towns In The Northern United States – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Renovo listed)
Tiadaghton State Forest
‘Incredible day’: Runners turn out for Tiadaghton Trail Challenge – The Express
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark Skies
Visit Potter-Tioga Executive Director Colleen Hanson Named a Woman Making a Difference by Pennsylvania Business Central – Business Wire
Potter-Tioga Counties blend holidays, outdoor adventure – Olean Times Herald
Elk Country
Pennsylvania bull hunters do well in elk hunt, cow harvest down – Outdoor News
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
7 Secluded Towns In The Northern United States – WorldAtlas (Wellsboro and Renovo listed)
12 Great Road Trips to Take in Pennsylvania – WorldAtlas
Visit Potter-Tioga Executive Director Colleen Hanson Named a Woman Making a Difference by Pennsylvania Business Central – Business Wire
Potter-Tioga Counties blend holidays, outdoor adventure – Olean Times Herald