December 1, 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 Center blog, the PA Wilds Planning Team recently visited Leonard Harrison State Park and saw the renovations, including the site of the future PA Wilds Conservation Shop. The licensing partnership also continues with Starr Hill Winery with the addition of Squatch N Berry in cans.

On the PA Wilds visitor blog, Britt tells the story of a recent trip to Parker Dam with her dogs which didn’t go exactly as planned but was still a fun learning experience. The PA Department of Conservation and Natural Resources also contributed a guide on how to handle various situations in the outdoors.

In media coverage, Miles Welby’s new candle line in partnership with the PA Wilds Center made the news. The news coverage also continues about the potential of whitewater recreation in Clearfield County.

MENTIONING PA WILDS

Miles Welby A Candle Co. partners with PA Wilds Center on candle line inspired by outdoors – The Bradford Era

Study: Clearfield County able to add whitewater parks – Altoona Mirror

A look at Indigenous names along the Susquehanna Greenway – Williamsport Sun-Gazette

MENTIONING PA WILDS PUBLIC LANDS

Parks, forests, rivers

Allegheny National Forest

What are the best places for a retreat in the mountains of Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu

What are the unique conservation areas in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu

Deer season opener takes Wampum hunter down memory lane – New Castle News

Forest Service continues to use beetles to combat hemlock woolly adelgid – Times Observer

Thanksgiving travel through Pittsburgh International Airport – WTAE

Bald Eagle State Park

Centre County Commissioners Consider Local Transportation Project Funding for 2024 – StateCollege.com

Black Moshannon State Park

3 locations near Centre County where you can take part in #OptOutside on Black Friday – Centre Daily Times

A look at Indigenous names along the Susquehanna Greenway – Williamsport Sun-Gazette

 

Cherry Springs State Park

What are the best spots for stargazing in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu

Clarion River

What are the best places for horseback riding in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu

Cook Forest State Park

What are the best places for horseback riding in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu

Kinzua Bridge State Park

Kinzua Bridge State Park sets upcoming programs – The Bradford Era

Susquehanna State Park

Our state park – Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Susquehannock State Forest
The 3 Most Remote Spots in Pennsylvania And How to Safely Get There – A-Z Animals (Hammersley Wild Area in PA Wilds)

Tiadaghton State Forest

A look at Indigenous names along the Susquehanna Greenway – Williamsport Sun-Gazette

Landscapes and Journeys

Dark Skies

What are the best spots for stargazing in Pennsylvania? – EnergyPortal.eu

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

A look at Indigenous names along the Susquehanna Greenway – Williamsport Sun-Gazette

MENTIONING WCO / CONSERVATION SHOPS

Miles Welby A Candle Co. partners with PA Wilds Center on candle line inspired by outdoors – The Bradford Era