December 8 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
December 8, 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, Lou Bernard shares the story of a former governor who swears he saw Santa Claus in Tioga County as a child. Lycoming County Audubon gives the news of finches returning for the winter in the PA Wilds. The Allegheny River was nominated (for the second time, after winning in 2017!) for PA’s River of the Year, and voting is now open.
On the PA Wilds Center blog, organizations from several states visited the Pennsylvania Wilds region to learn more about how rural communities can sustainably activate their natural resource economies as part of a program organized by The Conservation Fund in mid-October.
On the Shop the PA Wilds Marketplace blog, congratulations to Goot Essa (a PA Wilds Marketplace vendor) for winning an American Cheese Society award.
In news about the PA Wilds region, the partnership between Starr Hill Winery and the PA Wilds Center continues with the Squatch N Berry wine now available in cans.
PA WILDSSanta Claus in Tioga County – Lou BernardBIRD LORE: Finches are returning this winter – Wayne Laubscher, Lycoming Audubon SocietyAllegheny River nominated for River of the Year again, voting open now – Britt Madera with DCNR contributionsWCO
WCO Member Spotlights
December spotlight – PennWest Clarion SBDC: Empowering entrepreneurs to build successful businesses
PA WILDS CENTER
PA WILDS MARKETPLACE
MENTIONING PA WILDS
PA Wilds Center partnership with Starr Hill Winery continues with the release of Squatch N Berry in cans – Clearfield ProgressLearn more about master watershed steward program – The Bradford EraPortage native takes pride in caring for Blue Knob – Altoona Mirror (Says PA Wilds is favorite spot to hike!)Exciting first week for deer hunters – The Bradford Era
MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS
Parks, forests, rivers
Allegheny National ForestWhat is Pennsylvania Known For In 2023 – Travel2Next
Getaway to Warren, PA – Pittsburgh Magazine
Allegheny River
Allegheny, Youghiogheny rivers nominated for Pennsylvania’s River of the Year; here’s how to vote – WPXI
Voting to Begin for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year – Pennsylvania Pressroom
Voting opens for Pennsylvania River of the Year – ABC27
Voting to begin for Pennsylvania’s 2024 River of the Year – Meadville Tribune
Allegheny among River of the Year nominees – The Derrick
What is Pennsylvania Known For In 2023 – Travel2Next
Getaway to Warren, PA – Pittsburgh MagazineChapman State Park
The 7 Best Reasons Why Pennsylvania Is Home to the Greatest Skiing in the U.S. – A-Z AnimalsCherry Springs State ParkDiscover the 10 Best Places to See the Milky Way – A-Z AnimalsClarion River
Rails to Trails group plans extension from Ridgway to Johnsonburg – The Bradford Era
Colton Point State ParkCook Forest State Park
The 7 Best Reasons Why Pennsylvania Is Home to the Greatest Skiing in the U.S. – A-Z AnimalsNearby Cold-Weather Getaways to Beat the Winter Blues – Pittsburgh MagazineLeonard Harrison State ParkPortage native takes pride in caring for Blue Knob – Altoona Mirror (Says PA Wilds is favorite spot to hike!)
Sinnemahoning State ParkAUSTIN: Events to celebrate at Sinnemahoning State Park – The Bradford EraAUSTIN: Registration open for 2024 Winter Women in the Wilds – The Bradford Era
Sproul State ForestDCNR Announces New District Forester for the Buchanan State Forest – Pennsylvania Pressroom (Naugle began as a forest technician in Sproul State Forest.)
Landscapes and Journeys
Dark SkiesDiscover the 10 Best Places to See the Milky Way – A-Z Animals
I-80 Frontier
Pine Creek Valley / PA Grand Canyon / Pine Creek Rail Trail
MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPS