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Five prospective residents, families land in Emporium to test out living in the PA Wilds
Participants, from left, include: Joshua Cumens from Philadelphia; Lily Jones from Pittsburgh; Brent Whiting from Lansdale; and Jared Brackbill from Carlisle. Not pictured is participant Kathleen McGuire from Mars, Pa. Five prospective residents, families land in Emporium to test out living in the PA Wilds Participants are part of the 2023 Wilds Are Working…
Read MoreJuly 21 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
July 21, 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…
Read MoreCharity Checkout for Conservation raises funds for PA Wilds state parks, forests
Charity Checkout for Conservation raises funds for PA Wilds state parks, forests Program benefits DCNR’s public lands in PA Wilds MT. JEWETT — Partners involved in growing the PA Wilds region as an outdoor recreation destination to help revitalize rural communities and inspire stewardship are implementing a new accessibility project: installing viewfinders at select…
Read MoreJuly 14 Weekly PA Wilds News Digest
July 14, 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…
Read MorePA Wilds Planning Team tours Denton Hill State Park with DCNR
PA Wilds Planning Team tours Denton Hill State Park with DCNR As part of an excursion following the PA Wilds Planning Team’s June meeting, a park manager from the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (DCNR) gave the group a tour of Denton Hill State Park and the currently closed ski lodge building. Ben…
Read MoreWCO Creative Maker applications due by September 18 for 2023 Fall Jury Review
Do you make food, crafts or art by hand in the Pennsylvania Wilds and want to distribute them through PA Wilds platforms? Are you a graphic designer, website developer, or videographer based in the region who wants to be promoted to other businesses and nonprofits? If you answered yes to any of these questions, make…
Read MorePA Wilds communities, programs featured at PA Downtown Center Conference
SCRANTON – Communities and programs in the Pennsylvania Wilds were highlighted as part of the 2023 Pennsylvania Downtown Center’s Conference, held in Scranton June 25-28. Billed as the Commonwealth’s premier revitalization conference, the event brings together more than 200 community and economic development professionals to learn together, share best practices and recognize achievements. This year’s…
Read MoreExplore PA Wilds made products, services, branded goods and local shops in the 2023 Buyer’s Guide
Are you looking for unique and authentic products from the Pennsylvania Wilds? Do you want to support local artists, makers and businesses in this beautiful 13-county region? Check out the 2023 PA Wilds Buyer’s Guide, a free digital resource that connects you to hundreds of creative entrepreneurs and their amazing offerings. The PA Wilds Buyer’s…
Read MoreWalk-Bike-Roll workshop encourages thoughtfulness on active transportation in the PA Wilds
Is active transportation (such as walking, bicycling, rollerskating or using a wheelchair or stroller) already a strong part of your community? Are the roads and trails conducive to active transportation for all types of people? How safe do you feel when walking or biking in the PA Wilds? The PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship was…
Read MoreThree businesses split $50,000 prize in 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest
Three businesses split $50,000 prize in 2023 PA Wilds BIG IDEA Contest Prizes go to CiviLink, White Cane Coffee, Caregiver’s Artbox Three businesses split the $50,000 prize from the Ben Franklin Technology Partners BIG IDEA Contest, held in partnership with the PA Wilds Center for Entrepreneurship on June 8 at the University of Pittsburgh…
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